MO: Livable Wages/Working Families
MO livestock producers seek fairness in consolidated meat industry
Missouri livestock producers are pushing Congress to restore country-of-origin labeling for beef in the next farm bill, believing it'll boost their …
From rankings to real insights: Missouri’s Kids Count data
Many folks are familiar with the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book, a look at child well-being in every state. In Missouri, the …
MO nonprofits join forces to help with power bills for those in need
Some Missouri nonprofit groups have teamed up to help those in need in the rural southeastern part of the state. Many households in these …
Rising interest rates prompt higher loan costs for MO students
Federal student loan interest rates have surged to their highest levels in over a decade, posing yet another challenge for Missouri students and …
Data helps map a brighter future for Missouri's children
Missouri children are making strides in overall health but educational challenges remain, according to the 2024 Kids Count Data Book released by the …
Some MO credit-card users see shifts in credit limits
Missouri's two major metro areas are part of a WalletHub analysis of credit-limit decreases among 100 U.S. cities. The WalletHub research looks at …
AM radio in every car? The debate hits Missouri
The "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act" now in Congress would mandate all new cars in the U.S. be equipped with AM radios, which is stirring a debate in …
Surge in solar installations eases energy costs for Missourians
Missouri homes and businesses have installed enough solar energy to power 68,000 homes each year. A new report released by the Solar Energy …
Critical child care funding hangs in balance as Missouri budget nears deadline
Child care advocates are pushing for increased funding as the budget deadline approaches this Friday. Robyn Schelp, director of policy and advocacy …
MSU 'assistantships' give grad students an employment edge
By Victoria Lim for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Missouri News Service reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Service Col…
MO gears up for participation in kids' summer food program
Missouri is planning ahead to make sure kids from lower-income families have enough to eat this summer. The state has opted into a federal food …
New funding a boost for community health centers
Community health centers in Missouri and across the nation are getting a boost in funding thanks to Congress' passage of a bipartisan spending package…