General revenue collections increased by nearly 100 percent in July compared to the same time in 2019, according to a general revenue report.
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Governor Mike Parson announced that the military spends approximately $18.2 billion in Missouri, accounting for more than $29 billion in economic activity.
Eliminating non-compete agreements for employees in Missouri would help bolster Missouri’s economy, according to Rep. Travis Fitzwater.
$120 billion in supplements from the federal government are needed to revitalize the restaurant industry, according to the Missouri Restaurant Association.
“In these tight budget times when the governor is having to withhold these funds, this would provide new revenue to support our schools without a tax increase.”
After consideration by the PSC, a proposed rule change that would give solar energy companies have more access in Missouri will get a public hearing.
Missouri’s unemployment rates are decreasing after record highs earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to DED's June Jobs Report.
Gov. Mike Parson announced that nearly $125 million from the CARES Act will go toward workforce development and higher education initiatives.
"To our representatives in Washington, act now – and act with both our largest and our smallest communities in mind."
The state has released the general revenue report for June 2020, which shows an increase in general revenue over the same time last year.