Show-Me State Times

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 21 grants totaling $11,433,177 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Missouri.

Senator Hawley calls for policy changes at tech conference

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley addressed a gathering of startup founders, policy experts, journalists, and other thought leaders at the Little Tech Competition Summit in Washington D.C. The event focused on the impact of big technology...

Senator Hawley urges ban on nationwide district court injunctions

In a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri addressed concerns about the use of nationwide injunctions by district court judges.

Missouri Lottery player wins $77,777 in Mount Vernon

A Missouri Lottery player has recently claimed the second of five $77,777 prizes after purchasing a "777 Jackpot" Scratchers ticket from Casey's located at 505 E. Mount Vernon Blvd., Mount Vernon.

Baseline report projects mixed outlook for U.S. farm income in 2025

The financial outlook for U.S. farmers in 2025 presents a mixed picture, according to the annual agricultural market baseline outlook released by the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri (FAPRI).

Senators question fire truck manufacturers over rising costs and delivery delays

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Andy Kim, leading members of the Senate Subcommittee on Disaster Management, have issued a letter to three prominent fire truck manufacturing companies, questioning their market practices.

Senator Hawley calls for DOJ investigation into FICO's pricing practices

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has urged the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division to investigate Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) over what he describes as anticompetitive practices.

Missouri ranks 50 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

Missouri ranks 50 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $36,829 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

SLU community invited to participate in St. Louis Literary Award events

Saint Louis University (SLU) invites the community to participate in several events as part of the St. Louis Literary Award celebrations.

University of Missouri expands research reactor with $20 million MURR West addition

The University of Missouri marked the completion of a significant expansion of its Research Reactor (MURR) facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new 47,000-square-foot addition.

Starfish-inspired wearable for accurate heart monitoring developed by Missouri researchers

University of Missouri researchers, inspired by the starfish's unique movement, have developed a wearable device to improve heart monitoring accuracy during motion.

Facebook whistleblower to testify before Senator Hawley's subcommittee on China allegations

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley announced that Sarah Wynn-Williams, a whistleblower from Facebook, will testify before his Judiciary subcommittee in the coming week.

Dominic Chambers' new mural at Saint Louis University to honor Underground Railroad legacy

The Kranzberg Arts Foundation, in collaboration with Saint Louis University and the St. Louis Literary Award program, has announced a new mural by artist Dominic Chambers.

Hawley pushes for USPS audit amid St. Louis mail service issues

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has once again led efforts to address ongoing issues with mail service in the St. Louis region.

Hawley introduces bill to fund housing replacement at Fort Leonard Wood

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at replacing outdated military family housing at Fort Leonard Wood.

Court rules in favor of AG Bailey in Jackson County tax assessment case