Missouri News

The Codefi Foundation on Rural Innovation, Inc. (Codefi) and efactory in Springfield, Missouri are now partners, forming the Southern Missouri Innovation Network or 'Innovate SOMO'—the first-of-its-kind regional network. Together, the organization plans to accelerate workforce and economic development in 47 counties across Southern Missouri.

The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) is among those working to spotlight equal rights and independence for people with disabilities.

While each individual news story has invoked its own stress upon the nation, what has left Americans feeling exhausted and powerless is the accumulation of events, and constancy of reporting.

The report noted HBCUs account for more than 20% of Black Americans' bachelors degrees, and they serve many Pell Grant-eligible students, meaning they qualify for the federal needs-based grant program.

On Monday, the council approved the amended development plan for the $26-million project. The hotel, which will be directly connected to the casino, is projected to have 75-80 rooms

The proposed legislation would double the number of signatures required to get on the ballot and raise the thresholds to pass them from a majority to two-thirds.

In anticipation of potential travel disruptions, members of the Missouri National Guard will be positioned around the state, assisting the Missouri State Highway Patrol with stranded motorists if the need arises.

Some 90% of the Rescue Plan funds go to local agencies, but Nicholas Munyan-Penney, senior policy analyst for the group 'Education Reform Now', pointed out how the State of Missouri will use the 10% it receives remains unclear. While Missouri plans to address lost instructional time, he noted the plan does not outline how it will do so.

Everytown’s National Gun Violence Survivors Week is February 1 through February 7. The week is designated for individuals to come together and share and amplify the stories of survivors who live with the impact of gun violence every day.