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Leveraging Tech to Meet Increasing Demand and Combat Labor Shortage
From Building Design + Construction: Architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms face a two-pronged challenge. First, the labor market is experiencing unprecedented shortages of skilled workers, hampering the ability to fill open positions in many industries. At the same time, customers’ demand for firms’ services is increasing. As noted in the 45th Annual Deltek Clarity Architecture […]
Missouri revenue estimate predicts $70M drop in state tax receipts through June
Missouri is heading toward its first fiscal year with declining revenue in more than a decade — and the first in living memory during a growing economy — according to the latest estimate of state tax revenue.
General revenue for the fiscal year that ends June 30 will total $13.35 billion, a decrease of about $70 million from the record $13.42 billion collected in fiscal 2024, according to a news release Wednesday from Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe.
That is a decline of about 0.6%, which is nearly…
Massive fire burns at abandoned bowling ball manufacturer in Jennings
St. Charles County taps business owner for finance role
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has named a new director of finance for the county.
Illinois Gaming Board Issues Licensed New Casino and Sportsbook Other Regulatory Actions
CHICAGO - The Illinois Gaming Board has issued a new casino owners' license to Wind Creek IL LLC, of Wind Creek, Chicago Southland, in the final meeting of 2024. “Wind Creek is Illinois’ 16th casino,” said IGB Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter. “This is the sixth casino license the IGB has issued since enactment of the 2019 landmark gaming expansion legislation that authorized six new casino licenses. The IGB has collected more than $386 million in upfront gaming fees from those new casino operators since the first of the new casinos opened in Rockford in November 2021. These fees have been deposited into the Rebuild Illinois fund for critical infrastructure projects across our State.” The IGB granted Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort, LLC, a Master Sports Wagering License and granted a Management Services Provider License to Hillside (Illinois) LLC d/b/a bet365. Licensure will permit Walker’s Bluff and bet365 to work together to operate the
Sinema and Manchin Burnish Their Legacy
Today on TAP: Yesterday, S&M voted to hand the NLRB over to union-busting Republicans.
Duff McKagan, Jerry Cantrell & more playing 2025 Above Ground benefit concert
Duff McKagan of Guns N' Roses and Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell are among the artists playing the 2025 Above Ground benefit concert, hosted by Jane's Addiction's Dave Navarro and Billy…
Panera receives 'D' in new report for now serving meat raised with antibiotics
When reached for comment, Panera did not give a reason for the changes in its policies.
Why Mental Health Struggles May Be Worse Right Now
From Construction Business Owner: As winter closes in and the holidays approach, it may seem like joy and fellowship are the norm. However, that is not always a reality. Winter can exacerbate preexisting mental health issues. Grief can be sharper at this time of year, and people may struggle more than usual. In the construction […]
Advice for rescued kittens in dumpster
Missouri Conservation Department finds likely bird flu cases among snow geese
Tests show probable infections in birds recovered in Henry and Vernon counties, prompting advisory asking for reports of dead waterfowl and warning against contact.
The 1904 Olympics Marathon gold medalist won while hallucinating on rat poison and brandy (via BoingBoing)
Report on questionable spending at St. Louis Public Schools leaves out most of the credit cards
The economy really is great. So what’s the problem?
On Tuesday I wrote about my hundredth post on how America is much better off than we think. You know the drill: incomes are high, crime is low, drug use is down, etc., etc. This produced some of the usual pushback: I'm a retired, upper-middle-class guy living in Irvine who just doesn't get how badly ...continue reading "The economy really is great. So what’s the problem?"
Taylors give $50M to Washington University
Biden commutes sentences of nearly 1,500 people, pardons 39 in historic clemency action
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden Thursday commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were placed in home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic, and granted pardons for 39 individuals with convictions for nonviolent crimes. “America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances,” Biden said in a statement. He noted many of the 1,500 were […]
Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks releasing live album and DVD
Former Yes lead singer Jon Anderson is set to release a new live album and DVD with his backing band The Band Geeks.Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Live -…
IT workers secretly funded North Korean weapons program, St. Louis FBI says
14 North Korean nationals were charged with fraud, money laundering and other offenses after authorities said they infiltrated U.S companies and extorted them for money.
Arrest warrant filed for April gas station shooting
A St. Louis Circuit Court judge signed an arrest warrant on Thursday for a man accused of shooting a woman earlier this year at a south city gas station.
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