Missouri Business Alert

Democratic lawmakers argue that eliminating the income tax would lead to massive cuts to services like public schools. Story via @stateline_news missouribusinessalert.com/government/mis…

In today's Missouri Minute: - Congress could be asked for nearly $200 billion to fund war - Emerson campus plan includes ‘clean energy’ data center - Historic Kansas City building could be demolished missouribusinessalert.com/series/missour…

"Low-earning outcome" legislation could cause some college students to lose access to state and federal aid programs. Story via @thebeaconKC missouribusinessalert.com/government/low…

A Wednesday workshop gave local farmers advice on labor shortages, time management efficiency and funding opportunities. Story via @KBIA missouribusinessalert.com/news/farm-work…

STEPS Consulting helps companies turn AI hype into real results with custom strategies aligned to business goals. Story via @StartlandNews missouribusinessalert.com/entrepreneurs/…

In today's Missouri Minute: - Fed leaves interest rates unchanged - Pending home sales climb in February - State regulators ordered to issue marijuana licenses missouribusinessalert.com/series/missour…

Court orders Missouri to issue marijuana licenses, weeks after scathing audit found flaws in Missouri’s cannabis agency. missouribusinessalert.com/industries/can…

New legislation would grant tax credits to companies who help manufacture critical minerals and pharmaceuticals. missouribusinessalert.com/government/new…

Kansas City’s data center construction boom drove a 9.3% increase in construction employment last year. Story via @thebeaconKC missouribusinessalert.com/economy/kansas…

These coopers in Randolph County are honing their craft of making wine barrels, and some hold a rare distinction. Story via @KOMUnews missouribusinessalert.com/industries/foo…

Kansas City has been awarded $80 million from the federal government for security as it prepares for the upcoming World Cup. Story via @kcur missouribusinessalert.com/government/wit…

In today's Missouri Minute: - Flight cancellations, delays continue across Midwest - Kansas City receives federal funds for World Cup security - Foristell to annex land for possible data center missouribusinessalert.com/series/missour…

Rolla becomes latest Missouri municipality to restrict Kratom sales and other plant-based supplements, citing health concerns. Story via @stlpublicradio missouribusinessalert.com/industries/can…

Research grants from the National Institute of Health lowered in Missouri and Kansas in 2025 due to allocation changes. Story via @thebeaconKC missouribusinessalert.com/news/in-missou…

In today's Missouri Minute: - US stock markets see best day since start of Iran war - St. Louis energy rules face pushback - Kansas City Symphony, Populous may build new venue missouribusinessalert.com/series/missour…

Experts think Missouri could be the center of a booming industry as it contains natural elements modern technology relies on. Story via @KBIA missouribusinessalert.com/industries/ami…

Qualified employees include bartenders, waitstaff, food servers, casino dealers and certain hospitality workers. Story via @CoMissourian missouribusinessalert.com/government/sta…

In today's Missouri Minute: - State panel passes new cannabis rules - Former Emerson headquarters in Ferguson to sell for millions - MU service employees seek higher minimum wage missouribusinessalert.com/series/missour…

Missouri retailers had planned for an increase in wages, but they are contending with other factors that are harder to forecast. missouribusinessalert.com/entrepreneurs/…

Legislation introduced this year in Missouri and Kansas would put naturopathic providers on par with primary care doctors. Story via @thebeaconKC missouribusinessalert.com/government/whe…