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New era for small/local businesses: Commerce Bank joins forces with Urban League to foster entrepreneurship and women’s business development in St. Louis

2 years 2 months ago
In a groundbreaking partnership poised to stimulate economic development in St. Louis, Commerce Bank has donated its century-old branch on Natural Bridge Avenue to the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. This significant contribution will facilitate the relocation and expansion of the Urban League's Women's Business Center, previously situated in Pagedale. The initiative marks the establishment of the 14th National Urban League-designated Entrepreneurship Center in the United States. John W.…
Richard K. Davis

Trump’s election trial has been delayed. Who cares?

2 years 2 months ago
In the Washington Monthly today, Joshua Douglas says: The lengthy delay in deciding the Trump immunity case and the likely appeals that will follow the complicated ruling mean that Americans will not have the knowledge they need—whether Trump is guilty of election subversion—before they vote in four months. I can't count the number of times ...continue reading "Trump’s election trial has been delayed. Who cares?"
Kevin Drum

The unemployment rate is rising

2 years 2 months ago
There's no big point to make here, just an observation. The unemployment rate is still low, and will likely remain low for the rest of the year. But it's definitely going up.
Kevin Drum

Branson ranks high on luxury weekend getaway list

2 years 2 months ago
Branson, MO, was ranked fifth in a survey of the most luxurious weekend escapes, ahead of Manhattan, New York, and Yellowstone, Wyoming, and featuring spa treatments and a dinner cruise on Table Rock Lake.
Kamy Smelser

Major corporations, wealthy donors fuel growth of Missouri private school scholarship program

2 years 2 months ago

The largest donors to a tax credit program supporting private school tuition scholarships in Missouri are a Fortune 500 health care corporation, a cable company and the founding family of the Kansas City Chiefs. UnitedHealth Group Inc. has given the most since 2023 to the state’s K-12 tax-credit scholarship program, dubbed MOScholars, with a $2 […]

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Annelise Hanshaw

Vibrant sunflowers will be on display in Spanish Lake

2 years 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Sunflowers will be on display, highlighting their vibrant bursts of gold at the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in Spanish Lake. The staff of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has planted many sunflower plots that will be showcased throughout July and August. The exhibit is annual tradition at the Columbia [...]
Nick Gladney