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Missouri leaders request federal disaster declaration after April storms

By Show-Me State Times | May 21, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, alongside other members of the Missouri Delegation, has formally requested President Donald Trump to issue a federal disaster declaration following severe storms and tornadoes that struck Missouri on April 29, 2025.

2025: Measles cases in Missouri up as of week ending May 17

By P. T. Askew | May 20, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Missouri for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending May 10.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry file 373 petitions in Missouri throughout 2024

By Show-Me State Times | May 19, 2025

In 2024, 373 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located in Missouri, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Average VA home loan amount in Missouri increases in Q4 2024

By Show-Me State Times | May 19, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Missouri during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $296,594, a 3.1% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

St. Louis leaders seek supply donations ahead of severe weather

By Show-Me State Times | May 18, 2025

Greater St. Louis, Inc. has joined forces with St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer and other leaders to urge the community to donate essential supplies ahead of anticipated severe weather on May 19 and 20.

Hawley urges insurers to support Missourians after devastating storms

By Show-Me State Times | May 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri has addressed a letter to several major insurance companies, urging them to fulfill their obligations to policyholders affected by recent severe storms in Eastern Missouri.

St. Louis businesses unite for storm recovery efforts

By Show-Me State Times | May 17, 2025

In the aftermath of recent storms, the business community in St. Louis is rallying to support recovery efforts.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Missouri average $296,176 for Q4

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Missouri for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $296,176, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Missouri Lottery player wins big with Show Me Cash jackpot

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2025

A Missouri Lottery player from St. Clair County has claimed a $108,000 jackpot by matching all five numbers in the April 25 Show Me Cash drawing.

Lottery player wins big with "500X" Scratchers ticket

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2025

A Missouri Lottery player recently claimed a $50,000 prize from a "500X" Scratchers ticket.

Friends win $2M lotto after five years of playing

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2025

After nearly five years of playing the Lotto together, three friends finally struck it big.

Hawley offers support after deadly storms hit eastern Missouri

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has issued a statement in response to severe storms and tornadoes that have struck eastern Missouri.

Managing Director of NERA on credit card competition act: ‘A decrease in credit card rewards is likely to be associated with a decrease in interchange fee revenue’

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2025

Alan Grant, Managing Director at NERA, said that a decrease in credit card rewards could correspond with a decline in interchange fee revenue, with variations in impact across different consumers.