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spyarm - stock.adobe.com/436802100Missouri now has enough solar power capacity to supply an estimated 68,000 homes, with over 38,000 installations across the state. A new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association says the nation has topped 5 million solar installations and ranks Missouri 34th among states for its number of installations. -
Helistockter - stock.adobe.com/257048460This week, Gov. Mike Parsons takes a closer look at the budget narrowly passed by the Missouri House on Friday evening. It includes increases in education and infrastructure funding, amid process concerns and charges of "strategic" spending in a competitive political landscape.
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A new report reveals the challenges and risks of the nation's oldest government-sponsored enterprise, the Farm Credit System. The "Credit Worth and Soil Wealth" report by the Croatan Institute and Self-Help Credit Union makes recommendations for more transparency and fairness within the system. -
November has been National Adoption Month. Many foster families who've become "forever families" are working to raise awareness of the benefits of adopting, and to recognize that over 113,000 children in foster care are waiting to be adopted, including more than 12,000 in Missouri. -
Missourians are among advocates for family farmers meeting with lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol today, to share their views on improvements they'd like to see for the next Farm Bill, and suggestings to get tax dollars back into the hands of local farmers. -
Energy utilities in Missouri scored D's and F's in Sierra Club's 'Dirty Truth' report regarding promises to reach clean energy. -
The FAFSA form for students attending college during the 2024-2025 school will open two months later this year in December 2023, making the student financial aid and school decision time shorter for many. -
Dr. Carlos Vargas made the much anticipated $60 million 'Transforming Lives' Campaign announcement at Southeast Missouri State University's first Homecoming Block Party on its 150th Anniversary, Fri. Oct. 13th, 2023, at the base of Academic Hall. -
The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved the high-capacity transmission line to carry clean energy from Kansas through northern Missouri and Illinois despite landowners’ concerns. -
Advocates see a subsidy rate increase for childhood education and child care signed in June by Gov. Mike Parson is a big win. -
MO HealthNet has increased its rates for reimbursing dental-care providers, which means more are now likely to see lower-income patients who qualify for Missouri's Medicaid program. -
In a survey done by Bankrate, it is stated “Gen Zers are significantly less likely than Baby Boomers to always tip when they eat at a sit-down restaurant (35% compared to 83%).”
