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Average VA home loan amount in Missouri increases in Q3

The average VA home loan amount in Missouri during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $304,849, a 5.2% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

By C. K. Wilson | Oct 31, 2025

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Senator Schmitt questions tech executives over alleged censorship under Biden administration

During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) questioned representatives from major technology companies about the Biden administration’s efforts to influence content moderation on their platforms during the COVID-19...

By K. S. Dickens | Oct 30, 2025

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Missouri average $296,709 for Q3

By C. K. Wilson | Oct 29, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Missouri for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $296,709, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Kehoe expedites state aid as shutdown threatens November SNAP benefits

By C. M. Luna | Oct 29, 2025

Governor Mike Kehoe has announced new measures to provide food assistance for Missourians at risk of losing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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Missouri: Veterinary companies were the third most FDA inspected companies in Missouri in Q3

By S. R. Coombs | Oct 29, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Veterinary companies from Missouri in the third quarter of 2025.

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Senator Schmitt calls for hearings into FBI investigation targeting conservatives

By C. M. Luna | Oct 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) criticized the Biden administration’s use of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during a press conference with Senate Republican colleagues, alleging political targeting of conservative lawmakers and...

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Senator Schmitt urges action against Antifa amid government shutdown debate

By L. J. Crowley | Oct 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox News’ Faulkner Focus to discuss the ongoing government shutdown, political violence, and his call for Antifa networks to be designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.

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Missouri's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Oct. 11

By P. T. Askew | Oct 28, 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 Oct. 4.

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Hawley introduces bipartisan bill seeking safeguards for children against harmful effects of AI chatbots

By C. M. Luna | Oct 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced bipartisan legislation, known as the GUARD Act, aimed at protecting children from potential dangers posed by AI chatbots.

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Senator Schmitt leads subcommittee hearing addressing rise in politically motivated violence

By L. J. Crowley | Oct 28, 2025

During a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on politically motivated violence, Chairman Eric Schmitt (R-MO) addressed what he described as a significant rise in attacks driven by political motives.

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Hawley urges Congress to extend SNAP benefits amid ongoing government shutdown

By K. S. Dickens | Oct 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has written an opinion piece calling on Congress to act before federal food assistance benefits expire on November 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown, which has lasted 28 days.

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How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the "Other Services (except Public Administration)" industry in Missouri during 2024?

By C. L. Hart | Oct 24, 2025

The only H-2A petition filed by an employer classified under the "Other Services (except Public Administration)" industry located in Missouri, was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Senator Schmitt announces witnesses for Senate hearing on politically motivated violence

By K. S. Dickens | Oct 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), who chairs the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, has announced the witnesses for an upcoming hearing on politically motivated violence.

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Hawley introduces bill with bipartisan support to maintain snap benefits during shutdown

By L. J. Crowley | Oct 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced a bill aimed at ensuring the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) remains funded during the ongoing government shutdown.

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Senator Schmitt urges Supreme Court to overturn Humphrey’s Executor decision

By L. J. Crowley | Oct 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), who chairs the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, has submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court.

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How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in Missouri during 2024?

By C. L. Hart | Oct 24, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-2A petitions filed by Manufacturing employers in Missouri were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Hawley proposes $20 billion farm relief bill using tariff revenues

By K. S. Dickens | Oct 23, 2025

Senator Josh Hawley announced plans to introduce the Support Our Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025.

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Senator Schmitt discusses Ukraine conflict resolution efforts and calls for end of government shutdown

By C. M. Luna | Oct 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox Business’ Varney & Co to discuss President Trump’s recent actions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine and addressed the ongoing government shutdown, which he attributed to Democratic leadership.

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Hawley introduces bills to fund SNAP and farm programs during shutdown

By C. M. Luna | Oct 22, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced two bills aimed at maintaining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and farm programs during the ongoing government shutdown.

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How many H-2A petitions were made by Missouri employers classified under the Construction industry during 2024?

By C. L. Hart | Oct 22, 2025

All 14 of the H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Construction industry located in Missouri, were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.