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ATTILIO DE POMPA/Yvonne - stock.adobe.com/361610343With a third of Missourians living in rural areas, state leaders are joining a national push against federal proposals seen as harmful to rural communities. Over 50 groups recently gathered in Iowa for the Rural Policy Action Summit. -
Southeast Missouri State University/semo.eduEvidenced by a new Economic Impact Study presented to the SEMO Board of Governors by international labor market analytics firm Lightcast, Southeast Missouri State University makes a profound and far-reaching contribution to Missouri’s economy. The report reveals that SEMO contributed a staggering $1.4 billion to the state’s economy in fiscal year 2023-24, equivalent to supporting 14,725 jobs across Missouri and providing a substantial return for the students and taxpayers who invest in the University.
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In this episode of 'Going Public,' we speak with Heather Collier, the Southeast Missouri Food Bank Donor Relations and Communication Manager, about the upcoming 'Stamp Out Hunger' Food Drive and its impact on the local area. -
April 2, 2025, is a date that few in Southeast Missouri will forget, especially in Delta, MO. One month since the destructive EF-2 tornado, a MARC (Multi-Agency Resource Center) is scheduled for residents with ongoing recovery needs in Cape Girardeau County on Sat. May 3rd. -
April 2, 2025, is a date that few in Southeast Missouri will forget, especially in Delta, MO. One month since the destructive EF-2 tornado, a MARC (Multi-Agency Resource Center) is scheduled for residents with ongoing recovery needs in Cape Girardeau County on Sat. May 3rd.
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A bipartisan push in Congress could bring new hope to young farmers in Missouri and beyond. A newly introduced bill would launch a U.S. Department of Agriculture pilot program to help the next generation of producers overcome key barriers such as affording land, accessing capital, and reaching markets. -
The budget includes 1% raises for state employees for every two years on the job up to 10 years, as well as $375 million for school transportation. -
The Missouri House spent the day Tuesday in deep debate over how they believe around $50 billion should be split across the state. Senators spent most of their session Tuesday in debate over a bill eliminating the capitol gains tax. -
Since spring 2024, H5N1 avian influenza has affected humans and animals in the United States and Canada. A new poll finds most Americans are concerned about bird flu’s impact on egg prices. -
With around 1.3 million Missourians currently enrolled in Medicaid, nonprofits across the state are sounding alarms, warning that proposed federal cuts could have devastating consequences for vulnerable residents who rely on the program for health care. -
On April 8, voters in Cape Girardeau County will decide on several key local ballot measures, each impacting infrastructure, public services, and education -
Rural communities in Missouri are preparing for a difficult reality as the possibility of federal cuts to programs like Medicaid, coupled with a decline in donations, start to severely impact their ability to meet the needs of their residents.
