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Tech firm Latch taps AI to augment its soon-to-launch app

1 year ago
Latch Inc., a smart security firm that last year relocated its headquarters to St. Louis, next month will launch an app designed to help residential building operators reduce their operating costs and better manage their facilities, while also streamlining various processes for residents.
Connor Hart

Already outlawed in Missouri, noncitizen voting ban will appear on statewide ballot

1 year ago
Missouri’s Constitution has banned noncitizens from voting since 1924. And state law requires individuals to verify they are a U.S. citizen in order to register to vote.  But GOP lawmakers contend the constitutional and statutory language isn’t strong enough. Instead of saying that “all citizens” can vote, Republicans argue the state constitution should be changed to make it clear that “only citizens” can vote.  So on the final day of the 2024 legislative session last month, the…
Jason Hancock and Anna Spoerre

Amid rapid change in construction tech, Whistle Rewards incentivizes safety and tech adoption

1 year ago
The construction industry is a vital pillar of the United States economy, contributing significantly to the nation's GDP and employment. In 2023, the industry accounted for 4% of the total GDP, equating to $2.1 trillion. The sector employs 8 million people, making it one of the largest job providers in the country. The industry's impact extends beyond its direct contributions, as it has a multiplier effect on other sectors such as manufacturing, transportation and professional services. Construction…
Chris Dornfeld, president and cofounder, Whistle Rewards; Drew Carter, CEO and cofounder, Whistle Rewards