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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Missouri expressed satisfaction following the state Senate's decision to repeal Proposition A. The NFIB, a key advocate for small businesses in Missouri, shared a statement from its State...

Missouri lawmakers pass Proposition A reform easing employer burdens

Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation aimed at easing the burden on business owners by reforming Proposition A, which mandates paid sick leave.

Hawley's bill reauthorizes funds for law enforcement mental health support

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley and the Senate Judiciary Committee have voted to reauthorize the Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act (STOIC Act).

Legislation aims to end taxpayer-funded pharmaceutical advertisements

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Jeanne Shaheen have introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at ending federal subsidies for pharmaceutical advertising.

Senator Hawley highlights insurance fraud allegations at Senate hearing

During a U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing, Senator Josh Hawley highlighted issues faced by victims of natural disasters due to insurance company practices.

Greater St. Louis, Inc. appoints new senior vice presidents

Greater St. Louis, Inc. has announced the addition of two new senior leaders to its team.

Hawley and Kelly propose bill offering education benefits for public safety recruitment

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Mark Kelly have introduced the Educational and Career Opportunities for Public Safety (EdCOPS) Act, a bipartisan initiative aimed at addressing staffing shortages in law enforcement.

St. Louis boosts business attraction efforts with global outreach

Greater St. Louis, Inc. (GSL) is intensifying its efforts to attract business investment to the St. Louis region.

Senator Hawley secures RFK Jr.'s pledge for mifepristone review and pharma ad bill support

Today, during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) secured a commitment from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to review concerning new data on the chemical...

Lottery players claim accidental win with unexpected scratch-off ticket

A group of Missouri Lottery players recently discovered they had won a $100,000 top prize on a "Break the Bank" Scratchers ticket.

Senator Hawley urges against downgrading Fort Leonard Wood hospital

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has expressed concerns over potential plans by the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to downgrade Fort Leonard Wood's General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital to a clinic.

CDC 2025 Measles Update: Missouri's case count rises as of week ending May 10

By P. T. Askew | May 13, 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 3.

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Finance professor on Credit Card Competition Act: 'Reducing interchange fees would reduce revenue for community banks'

Indraneel Chakraborty, a Professor of Finance at the Miami Herbert Business School, has expressed concerns regarding proposed legislation aimed at reducing credit card interchange fees.

Former U.S. Senator Kit Bond remembered for service to Missouri

Greater St. Louis, Inc. Interim CEO Dustin Allison expressed his condolences following the death of former U.S. Senator and Missouri Governor Christopher S. "Kit" Bond.

Senator Josh Hawley mourns passing of former Senator Kit Bond

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has expressed his condolences following the death of former U.S. Senator and Missouri Governor Christopher S. "Kit" Bond.

Missouri secures civil commitment for Larry Goosey as sexually violent predator

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office's Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Unit has secured the civil commitment of Larry Goosey.

NFIB expresses condolences on passing of former Senator and Governor Kit Bond

Brad Jones, the Missouri State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), released a statement regarding the death of Christopher "Kit" Bond, who served as both a U.S. Senator and Missouri Governor.

Hawley criticizes pharmacy benefit managers over high drug prices