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Consumers in June show mixed feelings about the labor market, positive numbers in new home sales

Consumer confidence reports from last month in June were a mixed bag, a June survey showing consumers gave themselves a 47.6% chance of finding a job in the next three months, on average, down from May. Respondents said they believe… more

New law for free COVID-19 testing in Missouri among other legislation signed

On Monday, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed several pieces of legislation that will affect individuals and businesses in the state. Among the list is a law that now ensures free COVID-19 testing and another that requires hospitals to perform rape… more

Kansas education officials release guidance for school reopening

State education officials released guidance Tuesday that lays out a plan to help with the start of the upcoming new school year. Leaders emphasized that local districts with local input will decide how their schools will reopen. The board is… more

A Two-Way Street

Chief Rick Smith was on the front lines during the unrest on the Plaza and consulted with a police commissioner as protests morphed in rioting and assaults on his officers. The nation is at a crossroads with its approach to… more

University of Kansas announces $29.9 million contract for statewide assessments

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas have announced a five-year, $29.9 million contract to develop, deliver and support the statewide assessment program for Kansas, reports a news release… more

Missouri workforce and higher education receive millions in funding

Initiatives benefitting Missouri’s workforce and higher development received funding last week after Governor Mike Parson announced they are to receive $125 million from the CARES Act, according to a news release from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce… more