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NFIB discusses Prop A challenges on Wake Up Mid-Missouri

In a recent interview on Wake Up Mid-Missouri, Brad Jones, the State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Missouri, addressed key concerns affecting small businesses during the current legislative session.

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 18, 2025

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Job openings remain a key challenge for small businesses

The latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) indicates that job openings remain a significant issue for small businesses, with 35% of owners reporting unfilled positions in January.

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 6, 2025

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NerdWallet Editor: Opponents of credit card regulations opposed by MO bankers say regs could ‘torpedo’ credit card rewards

By Show-Me State Times News Service | Feb 5, 2025

The managing editor of a financial services website wrote that opponents of credit card regulations proposed in Congress said the regulations could “torpedo” credit card rewards programs.

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NFIB Missouri discusses optimism index rise with KMOX

By Show-Me State Times | Feb 3, 2025

In a recent discussion on KMOX's Total Information with Megan Lynch, NFIB State Director Brad Jones shared insights from the latest Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) report.

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Governor Kehoe outlines economic plan; NFIB expresses support

By Show-Me State Times | Jan 28, 2025

Following Governor Mike Kehoe’s State of the State address, NFIB State Director Brad Jones expressed support for the Governor's agenda aimed at enhancing economic opportunities in Missouri. “Today, Governor Kehoe made it abundantly clear that...

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Missouri Bankers Association: Hawley-backed credit card bill 'is bad policy for consumers and banks'

By Show Me State Times Report | Jan 20, 2025

A spokesperson for the Missouri Bankers Association (MBA) said an analysis released earlier this month shows that proposed federal credit card regulations backed by U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) would be "bad policy" for the state's banks and consumers.

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Small business optimism reaches six-year high according to latest NFIB survey

By Show-Me State Times | Jan 14, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a significant rise in December, increasing by 3.4 points to reach 105.1.

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NFIB reports easing labor costs and hiring challenges for small businesses

By Show-Me State Times | Jan 9, 2025

NFIB's December jobs report reveals that 35% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings, a slight decrease from the previous month.

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Payments Group ‘applauds Congress for repudiating the experimental, draconian’ credit card regs sponsored by Sen. Hawley

By Show-Me State Times News Service | Dec 24, 2024

The Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) said this week that it "applauds Congress" for ending the 118th Congress' legislative session without passing the "Credit Card Competition Act of 2023" (CCCA), which is co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.)

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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Missouri during Q3

By Show-Me State Times | Dec 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Drugs companies from Missouri in the third quarter of 2024.

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Which type of Missouri companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 24 inspections at 24 Food and Cosmetics companies from Missouri in the third quarter of 2024.

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Missouri: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Missouri in Q3

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two device companies from Missouri in the third quarter of 2024.

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Missouri: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Missouri in Q3

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Biologics companies from Missouri in the third quarter of 2024.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Missouri during Q3

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Veterinary companies from Missouri in the third quarter of 2024.

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Airline Trade Group: Policymakers should ‘ensure unnecessary regulation doesn’t eliminate’ credit card reward programs for Missourians

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 7, 2024

Marli Collier, managing director of Airlines 4 America (A4A), said policymakers should protect credit card travel reward programs from “unnecessary regulations,” as the U.S. Senate now considers two bills that could impact such programs for Missouri residents.

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Which type of Missouri companies were inspected the most by FDA in September?

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Missouri in September.

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Which type of Missouri companies were inspected the most by FDA in September?

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Missouri in September.

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NFIB Missouri discusses rising uncertainty among small business owners

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 30, 2024

In a recent discussion with Wake Up Mid-Missouri, NFIB State Director Brad Jones shared insights from the latest Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) report.

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Defense Credit Union Council: Hawley credit card bill could ‘expose transactions to increased fraud risks’

By Show-Me State Times reports | Sep 24, 2024

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) said that proposed federal credit card regulations could “jeopardize veterans financial security” and lead to increased credit card fraud risk.

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Missouri small business community backs Mike Kehoe for governor

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 18, 2024

Today, the NFIB Missouri PAC has endorsed Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe for Governor of Missouri.