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Missouri residents can now pre-register for online sportsbooks. Residents will not be able to officially place bets until Dec. 1, but sportsbooks are already competing for potential clients, offering promotions and bonuses. Story via KOMU 8 News.
Sports gambling registration opens in Missouri
Residents can now create accounts on online sportsbooks in anticipation of its legalization at the beginning on next month.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Missouri residents can now pre-register for online sportsbooks. Residents will not be able to officially place bets until Dec. 1, but sportsbooks are already competing for potential clients, offering promotions and bonuses. Story via KOMU 8 News.
For at least the next dozen years, rural areas will continue to have only about two-thirds of the primary care physicians they need, according to a report released by the Commonwealth Fund on Monday. Story via @stateline.org
Shortage of rural doctors won’t end anytime soon, report says
According to a report from the Commonwealth Fund, rural areas will continue to have only about two-thirds of the primary care physicians they need.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
For at least the next dozen years, rural areas will continue to have only about two-thirds of the primary care physicians they need, according to a report released by the Commonwealth Fund on Monday. Story via @stateline.org
Toyota announced Tuesday it will add 57 jobs and invest $57 million in its casting plant in Troy, Missouri, as part of an expansion of its hybrid car production. Story via @stlpublicradio.bsky.social
Toyota announces $57M investment, 57 new jobs at Missouri plant as part of national hybrid push
The jobs and a $57 million investment will go towards a new cylinder head production line for hybrid vehicles.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Toyota announced Tuesday it will add 57 jobs and invest $57 million in its casting plant in Troy, Missouri, as part of an expansion of its hybrid car production. Story via @stlpublicradio.bsky.social
In today's Missouri Minute:
- Sports gambling registration opens
- Sharp disagreements over Fed rate cuts emerge
- Cloudflare resolves widespread outage
- Sports gambling registration opens
- Sharp disagreements over Fed rate cuts emerge
- Cloudflare resolves widespread outage
Missouri Minute: Sports gambling registration opens; Fed officials express disagreements over rate cuts
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November 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
In today's Missouri Minute:
- Sports gambling registration opens
- Sharp disagreements over Fed rate cuts emerge
- Cloudflare resolves widespread outage
- Sports gambling registration opens
- Sharp disagreements over Fed rate cuts emerge
- Cloudflare resolves widespread outage
Business owners selling hemp-derived products, like Todd Harris, owner of Plift, are worried they will have to shutter their companies because of a new federal provision limiting the amount of THC allowed in hemp products. Story via @kcur.org
This KC hemp business helps patients with chronic pain. New rules could sink it
A law capping THC in hemp products could be “a death blow” to businesses that use them to create alternatives to supplements.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Business owners selling hemp-derived products, like Todd Harris, owner of Plift, are worried they will have to shutter their companies because of a new federal provision limiting the amount of THC allowed in hemp products. Story via @kcur.org
The Missouri Department of Social Services announced Thursday that it will continue to issue partial payments of federal food benefits for November, while updating its systems to resume paying full amounts.
Missouri moves to resume full federal food benefits after shutdown disruption
Missouri began distributing partial SNAP benefits Tuesday, with enrollees receiving up to 65% of their normal monthly funds.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Missouri Department of Social Services announced Thursday that it will continue to issue partial payments of federal food benefits for November, while updating its systems to resume paying full amounts.
Many Americans who rely on SNAP benefits were on an emotional roller coaster during the federal government shutdown, but even when there isn't a shutdown, welfare programs can still be difficult to access. Story via @stlpublicradio.bsky.social
Barriers block SNAP and Medicaid users from keeping vital benefits, survey finds
The most common burdens were those associated with uncertainty about households’ eligibility for Medicaid and SNAP programs.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Many Americans who rely on SNAP benefits were on an emotional roller coaster during the federal government shutdown, but even when there isn't a shutdown, welfare programs can still be difficult to access. Story via @stlpublicradio.bsky.social
On Monday, the Columbia City Council considered whether to rezone 63 acres of land near the U.S. 63 and Paris Road owned by Gordon Arbuckle, sparking conversation about what the land could be used for. Story via @comissourian.bsky.social
Columbia landowner says he wants to build technology hub, not data center
A rezoning request before the Columbia City Council has sparked fear of a data center development.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
On Monday, the Columbia City Council considered whether to rezone 63 acres of land near the U.S. 63 and Paris Road owned by Gordon Arbuckle, sparking conversation about what the land could be used for. Story via @comissourian.bsky.social
In today's Missouri Minute:
- Congress extends Farm Bill
- St. Louis-area janitors reject contract offer
- TGI Fridays shutters last two Missouri locations
- Congress extends Farm Bill
- St. Louis-area janitors reject contract offer
- TGI Fridays shutters last two Missouri locations
Missouri Minute: Congress extends Farm Bill; St. Louis janitors reject contract offer
Tuesday's top business news
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November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In today's Missouri Minute:
- Congress extends Farm Bill
- St. Louis-area janitors reject contract offer
- TGI Fridays shutters last two Missouri locations
- Congress extends Farm Bill
- St. Louis-area janitors reject contract offer
- TGI Fridays shutters last two Missouri locations
Almost 110,000 acres across Missouri have been burned by wildfires this year, some caused by power lines. The Missouri Public Service Commission has asked utilities to develop best practices to reduce the risk of wildfires. Story via @thebeacon.bsky.social
As Missouri wildfire risk grows, regulators and utilities take ‘proactive’ steps on prevention and preparedness
In the first 10 months of 2025, more than 9,300 acres across Missouri burned due to wildfires caused by power lines.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Almost 110,000 acres across Missouri have been burned by wildfires this year, some caused by power lines. The Missouri Public Service Commission has asked utilities to develop best practices to reduce the risk of wildfires. Story via @thebeacon.bsky.social
Though the federal government shutdown has ended, major uncertainties about reimbursement and funding remain for states for the costs they incurred during the shutdown. Story via @stateline.org
Shutdown ends, but more federal chaos looms for states
States face a major uncertainty of whether and how they will be reimbursed for the costs they incurred, as they have been in previous shutdowns.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Though the federal government shutdown has ended, major uncertainties about reimbursement and funding remain for states for the costs they incurred during the shutdown. Story via @stateline.org
Gov. Mike Kehoe gave a short address to attendees at the annual Governor’s Conference on Agriculture in Columbia, saying “When we talk about Missouri’s future, we must talk about agriculture.” Story via @comissourian.bsky.social
Kehoe ties agriculture to state's future
Conversation Thursday at the annual Governor’s Conference on Agriculture centered around policies, trade and the future outlook of the industry in Missouri.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Gov. Mike Kehoe gave a short address to attendees at the annual Governor’s Conference on Agriculture in Columbia, saying “When we talk about Missouri’s future, we must talk about agriculture.” Story via @comissourian.bsky.social
Cannabis sales in Missouri crossed $127 million last month, rebounding from slower sales in September. Sales in October pushed Missouri’s year-to-date revenue to more than $1.26 billion, keeping the industry on pace to exceed its 2024 total.
Cannabis sales top $127 million in October, stay on pace to exceed 2024
Missouri cannabis sales topped $127 million in October, according to the latest data from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Cannabis sales in Missouri crossed $127 million last month, rebounding from slower sales in September. Sales in October pushed Missouri’s year-to-date revenue to more than $1.26 billion, keeping the industry on pace to exceed its 2024 total.
School districts have made some progress in addressing the national shortage of school bus drivers, but some states, including Missouri, are still dealing with especially severe bus driver shortages. Story via @stateline.org
National school bus driver shortage persists, despite recent gains
Despite progress being made, there is still a national shortage of school bus drivers. There are still 21,200 fewer drivers than there were in 2019.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
School districts have made some progress in addressing the national shortage of school bus drivers, but some states, including Missouri, are still dealing with especially severe bus driver shortages. Story via @stateline.org
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is planning to use millions of dollars from a 2018 federal grant to expand service for an expected influx of fans and tourists during the World Cup. Story via @thebeacon.bsky.social
As World Cup demands loom, transit leaders face hard decisions to pay for extra bus service
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has requested extra funding to account for the World Cup, but they haven't gotten any help.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is planning to use millions of dollars from a 2018 federal grant to expand service for an expected influx of fans and tourists during the World Cup. Story via @thebeacon.bsky.social
In today's Missouri Minute:
- Trump cuts some tariffs to lower high grocery prices
- State plans to resume full federal food benefits
- Rules and costs approved for large power users
- Trump cuts some tariffs to lower high grocery prices
- State plans to resume full federal food benefits
- Rules and costs approved for large power users
Missouri Minute: Trump cuts tariffs to lower grocery prices; state to issue full SNAP benefits
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November 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
In today's Missouri Minute:
- Trump cuts some tariffs to lower high grocery prices
- State plans to resume full federal food benefits
- Rules and costs approved for large power users
- Trump cuts some tariffs to lower high grocery prices
- State plans to resume full federal food benefits
- Rules and costs approved for large power users
From June 11 to July 19, 2026, bars and restaurants across Missouri licensed to serve alcohol will be allowed to serve from 6 a.m. to 5 a.m. under a statewide exemption passed in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup. Story via @startlandnews.com
KC preps for World Cup all-nighter, taste testing 23-hour drinking window for summer games
To accommodate the global audience for the World Cup, Kansas City is making plans to temporarily expand the drinking window in June and July 2026.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
From June 11 to July 19, 2026, bars and restaurants across Missouri licensed to serve alcohol will be allowed to serve from 6 a.m. to 5 a.m. under a statewide exemption passed in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup. Story via @startlandnews.com
During the government shutdown, valuable federal data about the economy was unavailable, leaving economists to rely on internal or private data. Now that the shutdown has ended, it still may take days or weeks to release the missing data.
The federal government is back. Its economic data will follow — eventually
Over the course of the longest government shutdown in history, decision-makers across the economy had to conduct business with little to no federal data.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
During the government shutdown, valuable federal data about the economy was unavailable, leaving economists to rely on internal or private data. Now that the shutdown has ended, it still may take days or weeks to release the missing data.
Unionized mechanics at Boeing Defense in the St. Louis area approved a new contract Thursday, ending a three-month strike. Workers voted to approve Boeing’s latest offer by a 68% margin after rejecting the company’s previous four offers.
Boeing strike in St. Louis ends after union approves new contract
3,200 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers voted to approve Boeing’s, after rejecting four previous offers.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Unionized mechanics at Boeing Defense in the St. Louis area approved a new contract Thursday, ending a three-month strike. Workers voted to approve Boeing’s latest offer by a 68% margin after rejecting the company’s previous four offers.
Pennies are about to get more scarce as the U.S. Mint ended their production. We talked about the implications of it on this week's episode of Business Brief, as well as a lack economic data after the government shutdown, federal crop insurance and more.
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Pennies are about to get more scarce as the U.S. Mint ended their production. We talked about the implications of it on this week's episode of Business Brief, as well as a lack economic data after the government shutdown, federal crop insurance and more.
In today's Missouri Minute:
- St. Louis machinists approve Boeing contract, end strike
- State Republicans win delay in attempt to block redistricting referendum
- St. Charles data center developer eyes Festus
- St. Louis machinists approve Boeing contract, end strike
- State Republicans win delay in attempt to block redistricting referendum
- St. Charles data center developer eyes Festus
Missouri Minute: Union members approve Boeing contract, end strike; redistricting trial delayed
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November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In today's Missouri Minute:
- St. Louis machinists approve Boeing contract, end strike
- State Republicans win delay in attempt to block redistricting referendum
- St. Charles data center developer eyes Festus
- St. Louis machinists approve Boeing contract, end strike
- State Republicans win delay in attempt to block redistricting referendum
- St. Charles data center developer eyes Festus
More than 3,000 non-citizen in Missouri are expected to lose eligibility for SNAP benefits this month and cannot re-qualify for SNAP until they have held lawful permanent residence, commonly known as a green card, for 5 years. Story via @missouriindependent.com
Thousands of refugees, legal immigrants in Missouri could lose food assistance
Refugees and asylees are among those who can no longer qualify for federal nutrition support until 5 years after obtaining green cards.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
More than 3,000 non-citizen in Missouri are expected to lose eligibility for SNAP benefits this month and cannot re-qualify for SNAP until they have held lawful permanent residence, commonly known as a green card, for 5 years. Story via @missouriindependent.com
The developers behind a $500 million battery plant planned for north St. Louis have officially cancelled the project after the Department of Energy pulled a $197 million federal grant for the project. Story via @stlpublicradio.bsky.social
Battery plant planned for North St. Louis officially dead after Trump administration cancels grants
Israeli-based ICLGroup Ltd. told shareholders that it is hold off on North American operations.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The developers behind a $500 million battery plant planned for north St. Louis have officially cancelled the project after the Department of Energy pulled a $197 million federal grant for the project. Story via @stlpublicradio.bsky.social
$8.57 million worth of claims have been approved for people who developed cancers or other diseases because of radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project, including hundreds in the St. Louis area. Story via @stlpublicradio.bsky.social
Residents in the St. Louis region are beginning to receive radiation exposure compensation
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act was expanded in July to include 21 Missouri ZIP codes. Residents exposed to radiation will now receive compensation.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
$8.57 million worth of claims have been approved for people who developed cancers or other diseases because of radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project, including hundreds in the St. Louis area. Story via @stlpublicradio.bsky.social
A Senate-approved spending bill to end the government shutdown would ban hemp products with over 0.4 mg total THC per container. If passed, the regulation would threaten thousands of products and Missouri hemp businesses. Story via @missouriindependent.com
Missouri hemp businesses fear new federal THC limits will destroy the industry
Slaphappy hemp farm fears devastating business impacts after U.S. Senate ruling on spending package.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A Senate-approved spending bill to end the government shutdown would ban hemp products with over 0.4 mg total THC per container. If passed, the regulation would threaten thousands of products and Missouri hemp businesses. Story via @missouriindependent.com