Business and Government
Missouri voters can now vote by mail-in ballot for both the August and November elections in 2020 after Gov. Mike Parson signed SB 631 into law last month. However, some voters will still need to have their ballots notarized before they…
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On Tuesday, the city of Chicago added Kansas to its quarantine list. The same day, New York and New Jersey state added Missouri to their list of travelers being asked to quarantine upon arrival. A COVID-19 quarantine list, a method…
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This week Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced the Missouri State Library will soon receive $960,338 in grant funds due to strains brought on by COVID-19. Around 60 libraries across the state will receive funding, much of which will…
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Kansas City, Mo. (AP) - The top federal prosecutor in Kansas City said any federal agents involved in an operation to reduce violent crime in the area will be clearly identifiable when making arrests, unlike what has been seen in…
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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is requesting 1.2 billion in emergency funding to save jobs for nearly 134,000 of its employees Employees with the USCIS are essential in the immigration process, as immigrants seeking citizenship, visas or…
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During Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s meeting in Kansas City today, the governor will meet with city leaders to discuss violent crime in the area, a meeting taking place at the police department’s East Patrol headquarters. Parson’s office has only said…
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Some COVID-19 data was removed from the CDC's website after reporting shifted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and while the data was later republished, the agency says it will no longer update the site, as…
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While the coronavirus rages on, economies across the U.S. have taken a hit, not excluding Missouri. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson called tourism “a great way to support Missouri businesses” at a Thursday afternoon press briefing, where officials held firm to…
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Department of Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced the hiring of two economic development professionals to help direct business and community development efforts for the state. William (Bill) Murphy will become the new Deputy Secretary for Business Development at Commerce,…
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In a Wednesday press conference, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced she plans to issue an executive order to delay the reopening of schools until after Labor Day, promising news for some yet a disappointment to a few others. Kelly says…
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