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Stadium options grow for NFL's Chiefs as they review Missouri, Kansas proposals
(The Center Square) – The owner of the Kansas City Chiefs told his team to focus on one game at a time during a visit to training camp this week, but multiple stadium issues are gaining his attention.
Missouri trade mission to Europe includes focus on aerospace, beer brewing
(The Center Square) – Enhancing relationships with aerospace manufacturers and beer brewers will be the focus of Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson while on a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Belgium.
Judge stops July's $220K payment from St.Louis' guaranteed basic income program
(The Center Square) – The City of St. Louis’ guaranteed basic income payments were suspended for two weeks in response to an injunction request in a lawsuit challenging the program.
Appeals court issues injunction stopping student loan cancellation plan
(The Center Square) - An appeals court approved an injunction Thursday that stops President Joe Biden from implementing his latest student loan forgiveness plan.
Missouri governor on people attending events: We forget they're at risk, too
(The Center Square) – After signing dozens of books at a children’s education venue in Chesterfield, Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson acknowledged increased security after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
'Multiplier' puts economic impact at $2.9B for St. Louis mass transit expansion
(The Center Square) – Building and operating an extension of a mass transit line in St. Louis would result in billions in construction spending, create jobs and bring economic development, according to a report prepared by a local university.
Missouri gets $200K to analyze lead mine waste to find cobalt
(The Center Square) – Federal funds will help Missouri Department of Natural Resources workers dig in piles of gravel near abandoned mines in search of raw materials for batteries.
23 Republican AGs call on Senate to pass SAVE Act
(The Center Square) – A coalition of Republican attorneys general have called on the U.S. Senate to pass the SAVE Act, a bill that would ensure additional safeguards are in place to prevent noncitizens from voting in federal elections.
Disconnected nine years ago, St. Louis seeks proposals for new red-light cameras
(The Center Square) – Approximately nine years after the City of St. Louis discontinued using cameras to catch drivers running red lights, it’s accepting proposals for more advanced technology.
$10.9M in recreational marijuana tax revenue distributed to three Missouri agencies
(The Center Square) – Tax revenue generated from the sale of recreational marijuana totaling $10.9 million was allocated to Missouri state agencies per the state constitution.
New laws focus on Missouri vet suicides, create Afghanistan war medallions
(The Center Square) – The rate of suicide for veterans in Missouri is 33% higher than the national rate and a new law will require an annual report on the state’s approach to the problem at no cost to taxpayers.
Missouri transportation board approves five-year, $14.6B plan for roads, bridges
(The Center Square) – The Missouri Department of Transportation’s governing board approved a five-year plan with $14.6 billion in projects, including improvements on Interstate 70 and 44.
Fourteen states back Arkansas in lawsuit over LEARNS Act
(The Center Square) - Arkansas is getting help from other states in its defense of an injunction that halted a portion of the LEARNS Act.
Report: NFL teams earned $400M from NFL revenue as public incentives escalate
(The Center Square) – The National Football League earned more than $13 billion and distributed more than $400 million in 2023 to each team from national revenue, Sportico reported.
Change to property tax freeze for Missouri seniors among 9 bills signed into law
(The Center Square) – A bill changing a requirement for property tax relief for seniors was one of nine signed into law by Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday.
Missouri gives sales tax exemption to feds, public contractor in KC tech project
(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson kicked off bill-signing season on Monday by exempting a federal agency and its public contractor from paying state or local sales taxes.
Attorneys general petition SCOTUS to weigh in on parental rights
(The Center Square) — Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares filed an amicus brief Monday with attorneys general from 15 other states asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case about schools socially transitioning students without parents’ knowledge or consent.
19 vendors replacing bus company to transport students to St. Louis Public Schools
(The Center Square) – Don’t be alarmed if you see St. Louis Public School students boarding vans, cabs and vehicles other than school buses as they head to school this fall.
Report: Growth moderates, expectations rising for last half of year in plains, mountains
(The Center Square) – Economic growth moderated in the plains and mountain states in June, but expectations for the remainder of 2024 are rising, according to a report from the Federal Reserve of Kansas City.