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Missouri governor says Democrat senator blocked appointments after seeking one for himself

2 weeks 2 days ago
Four gubernatorial nominations to state boards have been withdrawn by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson because of opposition by state Sen. Steve Roberts, the governor’s spokesperson said in an email Wednesday. The email said Roberts, a St. Louis Democrat, had advocated for a paid position for himself on the Public Service Commission and for his father to receive an appointment to the UM Board of Curators. Roberts said in an interview that he didn’t block the candidates because of their resumes but…
Aidan Pittman and Ezra Bitterman

Group turns in signatures to put minimum wage hike, paid sick leave on Missouri ballot

2 weeks 2 days ago
An initiative petition campaign that seeks to raise Missouri’s minimum wage delivered over 210,000 signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office on Wednesday afternoon — nearly double the amount needed to make the statewide ballot. It is the first of five initiative petitions the Secretary of State’s Office expects to deliver signatures this week. Petitioners need at least 107,246 signatures to make the ballot. A spokesperson for the Secretary of State said the office expects to complete…
Annelise Hanshaw

Urban League in St. Louis unveils greenhouse, hydroponic farm at its headquarters

2 weeks 3 days ago
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis on Tuesday unveiled a brand new facility to help solve our region's food crisis. It's the first and only Urban League in the country to have a greenhouse and hydroponic farm at its headquarters. The project is called George Washington Carver Urban Farming. The Missouri native is regarded as one of the most prominent Black scientists of the early 20th century. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and local leaders gathered Tuesday afternoon for the ribbon cutting. The…
Justina Coronel

With cybersecurity risks increasing, here are 5 steps to take if your company has a data breach

2 weeks 3 days ago
The risk of cybersecurity incidents, like data breaches, continues to grow as the use of internet-connected technology expands. Data breaches can affect companies of all sizes and industries, from Fortune 500 tech companies to local manufacturers. In 2023, about 2,200 data breaches occurred per day, costing about $4.45 million per breach. The best way to protect your company from a data breach is to implement a solid cybersecurity program that reduces the likelihood of an attack and reduces the…
Mark Williams

5 common financial frauds and scams — and how to avoid them

2 weeks 3 days ago
In an increasingly digital world, it’s easier than ever for scammers to take advantage of consumers and target their bank accounts. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, a new high and 14% increase over reported losses in 2022. What are the common financial schemes that consumers fall victim to, and what measures can you take to safeguard your finances and prevent yourself from fraud attempts? Read more about some of these…
Royal Banks of Missouri

Quality water on tap: Missouri American Water shares 2023 Water Quality Reports

2 weeks 3 days ago
Missouri American Water customers are encouraged to visit the company website to learn more about the source and quality of their drinking water. The 2023 Water Quality Reports, also referred to as Consumer Confidence Reports, are now available for all of Missouri American Water’s operations throughout the state at missouriamwater.com. “Our team of highly skilled professionals are committed to delivering safe, clean, reliable water service to our customers, and we’re proud to meet or surpass…
Missouri American Water

3 optimistic findings from First’s Bank 2024 Family Business Survey

2 weeks 3 days ago
In 2021, First Bank launched its Center for Family-Owned Businesses to provide family businesses the insights, solutions and networking opportunities they need to be successful, as well as the solid framework necessary for building upon their family business legacy. To stay apprised of the specific needs and challenges of family businesses, we again commissioned the expert assistance of market research firm MacKenzie Corporation, a second-generation family business in Orange County, California,…
Michael Dierberg

How a redesigned St. Louis Lambert International Airport could rebrand the region for a global audience

2 weeks 3 days ago
Those of us who live in St. Louis know our region has a remarkable story to tell. Yet too often, the story we want to share doesn’t reach its audience or — worse — someone else tells our story with a negative focus that doesn’t accurately reflect what our region has to offer.  When it comes to helping improve St. Louis’ brand for a global audience, there are several initiatives we could seize upon: continuing efforts to revitalize downtown, developing new businesses and better promoting…
Eli Hoisington

Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis invests $10.6 million in federal funding to spur economic recovery and tourism in St. Louis

2 weeks 3 days ago
After a historic 18-month regional advocacy campaign, the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RACSTL) received $10.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from the city of St. Louis last summer. More than 100 arts organizations and countless artists and residents across St. Louis united to press local elected officials to allocate funds to RACSTL to support the sector’s recovery from the negative financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. A trusted, long-term public funder of…
Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis