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by Melanie Chance With only 36 days left until election day (34 by the time many receive this), Missouri voters will be considering several amendments and propositions on the November ballot. Voters need to understand the implications of each of these measures. Last week, we discussed Missouri Amendment 3, the Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative.

Better understanding the quality and quantity of Missouri’s water is the goal of an initiative launching this year as part of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri Water Resources Plan. The Missouri Hydrology Atlas is a new mapping effort to compile various technical information sources into one publication for the state’s river basins. Produced

Finding a mechanic can be intimidating, especially for those who aren’t familiar with the inner workings of their car – but it’s a necessary part of keeping your car running smoothly for years to come. Auto service is often costly, so it’s important to work with a business you can trust. BBB received over 9,600

With National Coffee Day around the corner and the retail coffee market worth $49 billion, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024’s Best Coffee Cities in America, as well as expert commentary, to highlight the best places to enjoy a cup of Joe. WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities across 12 key

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks has opened the Bus Grant Program for the 2024-2025 school year. This is a noncompetitive grant that is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants. The deadline to apply is May 23, 2025. The Bus Grant Program is available to public school districts,

With the U.S. having gained 142,000 jobs in August, WalletHub today released updated rankings for its report on Changes in Unemployment Rate by State, along with expert commentary. In order to take stock of how unemployment rates are changing throughout the U.S., WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on six

With World Teachers’ Day around the corner and teachers making an average of 5% less per year than they did 10 years ago after adjusting for inflation, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst States for Teachers in 2024, as well as expert commentary, in order to help educators

If someone you met online starts telling you they have a great investment opportunity or encouraging you to buy cryptocurrency, it should raise some red flags – even if it’s someone you’ve been talking to for a long time. This scenario could be the start of an investment scam. Scammers often spend weeks or months

New unemployment claims decreased by 2.2% week-over-week on August 26, yet were 5.1% higher compared to the same week last year. To help add some context to these statistics, WalletHub just released updated rankings for the States Where Unemployment Claims Are Decreasing the Most. Key Stats: • Every state had unemployment claims last week that

If you see a heart-wrenching post about a lost pet, a senior in need or a missing child on your Facebook feed, think twice before you share. It could be the setup for a bait-and-switch scam. Bait-and-switch scam posts are often made in local “buy and sell” Facebook groups that have limited admin oversight. The