Missouri Economy

With 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.

Evidenced 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.

The latest "Speak Up MO" report highlights the economic struggles Missourians face, on top of ongoing worries about community issues and affordable health care.

As Missouri prepares for an important election, two amendments to the state constitution—Amendments 2 and 5—are at the helm of voter discussions.

For a person with disabilities in Missouri to lose Medicaid health coverage because they make too much money can be devastating since private-pay care is expensive. State Rep. Melanie Stinnett has introduced a bill that would allow them, and/or their spouses with higher incomes to keep their Medicaid benefits.

After St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones signed a Board Bill establishing a Reproductive Equity Fund in the city, Attorney General Eric Schmitt sued, claiming it violates the state's abortion ban

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced to the nation that the United States would be “targeting the main artery of Russia’s economy” and banning all imports of Russian oil and gas and energy in response to the Russian Attack on Ukraine.

Despite counties already receiving millions of dollars in federal relief funding, some are waiting for finalized guidelines before making spending decisions.

While Missouri is still under a stay-at-home order, Franklin County plans to allow certain businesses to reopen starting midnight Friday. Golf courses,...