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VA provides 1,926 home loans in Missouri totaling $526.2 million in Q2

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,926 home loans totaling $526.2 million in Missouri during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Missouri sees inflation increase as of August 2024

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, Missouri experienced a 20.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

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Hawley and Durbin introduce bill expanding background checks for childcare workers

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure all contractors working with children are authorized to have a nationwide background check.

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Interest grows in Missouri's Fast Track Incentive Grant Program

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 26, 2024

A program designed to help Missourians enter high-demand job fields and fill critical positions continues to see significant success.

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Catholic Church observes World Day of Migrants and Refugees with events in St. Louis

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 26, 2024

The Catholic Church will observe the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) on Sunday, September 29.

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Pestellos receive award for community leadership from Grand Center Arts District

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 26, 2024

The Grand Center Arts District recently recognized the leadership and contributions of Saint Louis University's president and inaugural presidential spouse at its 2024 gala, "A Grand Celebration," held on September 20.

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Southeast Missouri felon sentenced to over nine years for guns and drugs

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 26, 2024

U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel sentenced Joshua Allen Morris, 39, to 110 months in prison on Thursday. Morris, a convicted felon, was caught twice with firearms and drugs.

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St. Louis postal worker indicted for alleged check theft and pandemic fraud

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 26, 2024

A U.S. Postal Service mail handler in St. Louis has been indicted on charges of pandemic fraud and stealing checks from the mail, according to an announcement made Wednesday by the U.S. District Court.

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Downtown St. Louis Restaurant Week returns October 14

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 26, 2024

Greater St. Louis, Inc. has announced the return of Downtown St. Louis Restaurant Week, scheduled for October 14-20, 2024. This event will feature specials and deals at some of the most popular restaurants and bars in the area.

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St. Louis nonprofit executive indicted for alleged $2 million student meal fraud

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 26, 2024

The owner of a nonprofit in St. Louis has been indicted on charges of fraudulently obtaining over $2 million meant for feeding low-income children in Missouri. Cymone McClellan, 31, faces four felony counts of wire fraud.

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VA provides 1,238 home purchase loans in Missouri in Q2

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 25, 2024

There were 1,238 VA home purchase loans issued in Missouri in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $343 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Greater St. Louis celebrates 18th cohort graduation from Fellows Experience

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 25, 2024

Greater St. Louis, Inc. celebrated the graduation of the 18th cohort of the Fellows Experience, a program dedicated to the development of diverse mid-career professionals. The initiative aims to address challenges faced by professionals of color as they advance their careers.

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Senator Hawley criticizes Acting Secret Service Director over handling of whistleblower allegations

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 25, 2024

Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has released statements following a phone call with Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe. According to Hawley, Rowe personally contacted him to dispute a whistleblower allegation but refused to provide a written response.

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University of Missouri highlights record applications and rankings improvements

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 25, 2024

The University of Missouri (Mizzou) has seen significant growth and achievements, as highlighted in the recent State of the University Address. The university's value and impact were underscored through various metrics and initiatives.

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Texas businessman indicted for alleged $1.9 million COVID test kit fraud

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 25, 2024

A Texas businessman has been indicted in St. Louis for allegedly attempting to defraud Medicare of more than $4.5 million through fraudulent claims for COVID-19 test kits, securing over $1.9 million in the process.

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Hawley joins Markey in reintroducing Warehouse Worker Protection Act

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has joined forces with U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) to reintroduce the Warehouse Worker Protection Act. This bill aims to safeguard warehouse workers by banning hazardous work speed quotas that result in high injury rates. The legislation also grants new enforcement powers to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and includes an exemption for small businesses.

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Former basketball player pleads guilty to pandemic loan fraud

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 25, 2024

A former professional basketball player admitted to committing $272,774 worth of fraud involving pandemic aid programs on Wednesday. Lorenzo Gordon, 41, from Chesterfield, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one felony count of theft of government money.

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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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St. Louis men plead guilty to involvement in armed robbery

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 24, 2024

Two men from St. Louis have admitted their roles in an armed robbery of a store in the city last year.

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Hawley defends Time to Choose Act during Senate hearing

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 24, 2024

In today's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) made the case for his legislation, the Time to Choose Act, which would restrict consulting firms like McKinsey & Company from receiving government contracts while advising U.S. adversaries like China.