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University of Missouri bows to Republican pressure and eliminates campus DEI division

8 months ago
The University of Missouri will eliminate its division focused on diversity, social equity and inclusion on the Columbia campus, completing the dismantling of administrative structures put in place after protests in 2015 brought national attention to issues of racial equality. The move coincides with the departure of division Vice Chancellor Maurice Gipson. It is designed to appease Republicans who are showing hostility towards efforts designed to attract and retain students from historically…
Rudi Keller

Federal court strikes down Missouri’s revolving-door lobbying ban

8 months ago
A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that Missouri’s ban on lawmakers and legislative staff working as lobbyists for two years after leaving office is unconstitutional. First enacted in 2018 as part of a voter-approved initiative called “Clean Missouri,” the revolving-door law was designed to prevent corruption and the appearance of corruption. But the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals found the restriction violates the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. “Missouri had to show…
Jason Hancock

Big accounting firm expands technology services

8 months ago
In response to demand from existing customers and prospects, the St. Louis-based firm has broadened its service offerings to include artificial intelligence with Microsoft Copilot, automation, virtual chief information officer services, mergers and acquisition technology advisory and Microsoft licensing. Over the past two years, Anders CPAs + Advisors has added seven employees to its technology services practice. And it’s not over.
James Drew

New poll shows Wesley Bell pulling ahead of Cori Bush in final days of 2024 primary race

8 months ago
Undecided voters are breaking toward Wesley Bell in the closing days of the 2024 Missouri primary election, according to a new poll of likely Democratic voters in Missouri's 1st Congressional District. Bell has expanded his lead over incumbent Congresswoman Cori Bush from a one-point margin in late June to a six-point margin now. According to the survey of 400 likely Democratic primary voters conducted between July 21-24, 48% support Bell, 42% support Bush, and 8% remain undecided. Maria Chappelle-Nadal…
Mark Maxwell

Deadline extended to submit your Family Business Awards nomination

8 months ago
The deadline to submit your nomination for the 2024 Family Business Awards has been extended until Sunday, Aug. 4. Click here to submit your nomination before it's too late. These awards recognize family-owned companies that are navigating financial success, overcoming challenges and making an impact in the St. Louis region. The program will recognize companies in several different categories based on the number of generations of ownership. Winners will be selected by the St. Louis Business Journal's…
Veneta Rizvic