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Opinion: Hidden ‘swipe’ fees are much higher than credit card companies want you to know

At an average of just over 2 percent of the purchase price, the credit card industry claims the “swipe” fees charged to merchants to process transactions are small. But that 2 cents on every dollar adds up quickly – swipe fees cost merchants nearly $138 billion last year.

Press Release: Governor Parson awards Public Safety Medal to first responders and civilians for heroic actions in 2021

This morning, Governor Mike Parson awarded Missouri Public Safety Medals to a total of 23 first responders and four civilians for heroic and life-saving actions during 2021. The awards are Missouri’s highest recognition for first responders acting during critical incidents.