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Former Missouri governor and US Sen. Kit Bond dies at 86

1 week ago
Former Missouri governor and U.S. Sen. Kit Bond, who was the youngest person ever elected to the state’s highest office, died Tuesday. He was 86. Bond was on a Missouri ballot nine times and lost only two races, a bid for Congress in 1968 and his bid for a second consecutive term as governor in 1976. He went on to win a new term as governor in 1980 and four subsequent elections to the Senate starting in 1986. When he was elected auditor in 1970, Bond was the first Republican to win that office…
Rudi Keller

Failure of Missouri construction budget bill shocks communities, enrages state Senate

1 week ago
Blast waves from Friday’s explosive decision by Missouri House Republicans to kill a $517 million capital improvements bill echoed through the state Monday, with local officials picking up the shards of shattered plans and state senators furious as they recover from shell shock. The spending on new construction isn’t essential for the day-to-day operations of state government. But failure to pass the bill means 86 projects developed over many months — or in some cases years — must secure…
Rudi Keller

Bill expanding radioactive waste investigations unanimously sent to Missouri governor

1 week ago
A bill expanding the state’s ability to find radioactive contamination in the St. Louis region that dates to World War II development of the atomic bomb is on its way to the governor after unanimously clearing the Missouri House on Monday. The measure, which passed unanimously out of the Senate last week, would authorize the Department of Natural Resources to seek a search warrant to conduct investigations on otherwise off-limits government land. The bill also removes a $150,000 annual cap on…
Jason Hancock

4 practical solutions to optimize the accounts receivable process for your construction business

1 week 1 day ago
The construction industry is facing tremendous pressure from all sides. Material and labor costs remain high. Staffing is in short supply. Interest rates make financing projects more expensive, and complex contract terms slow already lengthy payment cycles. For CFOs, the stakes are high. Managing accounts receivable (AR) can be an uphill battle. When things don’t go well, late payments ripple through the business, delaying payments to subcontractors, pushing back timelines and damaging critical…
Commerce Bank

As supply chain challenges grow, here are strategies to help your company adapt

1 week 1 day ago
Supply chains remain complex. From fluctuating global demand to persistent inflation worries and stringent sustainability mandates, it’s expected to be a tough road to navigate. These challenges can disrupt operations, strain supplier relationships and impact profitability if not proactively managed. Operational excellence is no longer just about efficiency; it’s about resilience and the ability to adapt swiftly to change. Success hinges on optimizing processes, leveraging advanced technologies…
Commerce Bank

Abortion ban, repeal of paid sick leave top agenda for Missouri legislature’s final week

1 week 1 day ago
Will the Missouri Senate actually make it to 6 p.m. Friday? That’s the constitutional deadline for the legislative session to adjourn for the year. And the Senate — thanks to Republican infighting — has failed to reach the finish line three years in a row. But this year the GOP supermajority is finally getting along. And as lawmakers enter the final week of the 2025 legislative session, Senate Republicans hope that unity will allow them to roll back abortion rights and a new paid sick leave…
Jason Hancock