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News from October 2024

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District Election Officers appointed for Eastern Missouri ahead of November elections

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 22, 2024

United States Attorney Sayler A. Fleming has announced the appointment of Assistant United States Attorneys Hal Goldsmith and Jennifer Roy as District Election Officers for the Eastern District of Missouri. They will oversee election day complaints related to voting rights, threats to election officials, and election fraud during the November 5, 2024 general election.

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Economic leaders gather for 2024 outlook breakfast hosted by Greater St. Louis Inc

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 22, 2024

Greater St. Louis, Inc., in collaboration with regional chambers of commerce from the St. Louis area, organized the 2024 Economic Outlook Breakfast. The event aimed to foster unity across the 15-county bi-state St. Louis metro and promote inclusive economic growth.

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Felon admits guilt over stolen gun and illegal machine gun possession

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 22, 2024

A Cape Girardeau man has admitted to stealing a firearm and possessing machine guns, despite being prohibited from owning firearms due to his felon status. Dayvion Jyraud Parker, 21, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to five felony charges, including the theft of a firearm from a licensed dealer and multiple counts of illegal possession of firearms.

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Missouri business groups oppose Proposition A over increased wage and sick leave mandates

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 21, 2024

Representatives from Missouri's business community have expressed opposition to Proposition A, a ballot initiative that they argue will raise the cost of dining out, grocery shopping, and other retail activities. This measure proposes increasing the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026, surpassing the current federal minimum wage of $7.25. Post-2026, further increases would be tied to inflation rates.

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Missouri faces slow population growth impacting economic competitiveness

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 21, 2024

Workforce challenges are a pressing issue for Missouri's business community, as highlighted in a new report titled "Workforce2030: A Continued Call to Action" by the Missouri Chamber Foundation. This report follows the initial Workforce2030 study from 2018 and is part of the broader Missouri 2030 strategic plan aimed at enhancing the state's economic competitiveness.

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VA provides 2,382 home loans in Missouri totaling $685.1 million in Q3

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,382 home loans totaling $685.1 million in Missouri during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Poplar Bluff man pleads guilty to recording rape of minor

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 18, 2024

A man from Poplar Bluff, Missouri, has admitted to recording his sexual abuse of a minor with an intellectual disability. Jason R. Hicks-Simpson, 46, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor.

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Former telecom executive pleads guilty to defrauding investors

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 17, 2024

A Pennsylvania man has admitted to defrauding investors of $650,000 in a sports betting fund. Elijah A. Goshert, 48, pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud in the U.S. District Court in St. Louis on Thursday.

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Hawley calls for resignation of Secret Service's acting director after DHS report

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has called for the resignation of U.S. Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe following a report from an independent review panel commissioned by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The report highlights significant failures by the Secret Service during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where former President Donald Trump was shot.

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Florida man charged with stealing checks from Missouri and Illinois churches

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 17, 2024

A Florida man, Lourdes Mario Anton, has been indicted in St. Louis on charges of stealing checks from churches in Missouri and Illinois. The U.S. District Court indictment accuses Anton of two counts of theft of or receipt of stolen mail, involving incidents at churches in O’Fallon and St. Peters, Missouri, both occurring on October 2.

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St. Louis woman sentenced for pandemic loan fraud

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 17, 2024

U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel has sentenced a woman from St. Louis County, Missouri, for fraudulently obtaining pandemic relief loans. Camille N. Foster, 32, was ordered to repay $113,223 to the U.S. Small Business Administration and placed on probation for five years.

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Missouri experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Missouri experienced a 20.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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Missouri receives $74.7 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 255 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Missouri during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Expert discusses impact of artificial intelligence on journalism and education

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 16, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a significant part of everyday life, influencing various aspects from household chores to online shopping. Jared Schroeder, a professor at the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, views AI as an integral part of the future but acknowledges its complexities.

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St. Louis summit explores inclusive economic strategies

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 16, 2024

Greater St. Louis, Inc. recently held its second Inclusive Economic Growth Summit, gathering leaders from the 15-county bi-state St. Louis metro area to discuss collaborative efforts for inclusive economic growth. The event was hosted by journalist Michelle Li and included panel discussions and a fireside chat with Dr. Xavier de Souza Briggs, a senior fellow at Brookings Metro.

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Rolla man sentenced to over 15 years for child pornography offenses

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 16, 2024

U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey has sentenced Torrey Jaymes McAlpin, a 37-year-old from Rolla, to 190 months in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material. Following his release, McAlpin will be under supervised release for life.

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Missouri universities charging more in 2022-23 school year

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 16, 2024

College tuition fees rose 3.9% in Missouri in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Missouri man pleads guilty to charges related to minors' exploitation

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 15, 2024

A man from O’Fallon, Missouri has admitted to engaging in sexual activities with a 15-year-old he met online and discussing child sex with another 15-year-old victim. Andrew Haller, aged 34, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court in St. Louis to two counts of coercion and enticement of a minor, one count of distribution of child pornography, and one count of receipt of child pornography.

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Property tax revenue down 90.6% from previous quarter in Missouri

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $3 million in property tax revenue for Missouri, a 90.6% decrease from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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FleishmanHillard moves offices from downtown St. Louis to Clayton

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 14, 2024

In a recent development, FleishmanHillard has announced its decision to relocate from Downtown St. Louis to Clayton. This move has prompted a response from Jason Hall, CEO of Greater St. Louis, Inc.