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State adds 17,900 jobs; Unemployment still 7.2%

Missouri’s unemployment rate held steady 7.2 percent last month, about a 9/10 of a percent lower than the national average, according to new numbers released from the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state added about 17,900 jobs last month. Click here for more statistics. 

The state Department of Economic Development said this week that the state gained 4,900 manufacturing jobs and more than 10,000 government jobs, most of them from local governments. 

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Missouri Supreme Court upholds House district boundaries

On the final day that candidates can file for state representative and state senate seats, the Missouri Supreme Court has upheld the Missouri House of Representatives’ district boundaries.

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Bash Trash in Missouri campaign to kick off with April Trash Bash

Many signs of spring in Missouri are a welcome sight. Green shoots and flowering trees and bulbs promise warmer weather ahead. Unfortunately, other sights during spring aren't so welcome, such as litter along roads and highways, in our communities and in our outdoor spaces. Help fight litter through Missouri’s annual No MOre Trash! Bash in April.

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Nixon vetoes Republican backed business bills

Story by Dick Aldrich
Missouri News Horizon

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Employment rollercoaster, Missouri jobs added and lost

Story by Dick Aldrich
Missouri News Horizon

As Gov. Jay Nixon touts the possible addition of 200 jobs in the southern part of the state, a Kansas City business made public its plans to put 150 employees out of work.

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Missouri House votes discrimination protection to gun owners

by Tim Sampson
Missouri News Horizon

at left: District 116 Representative Wanda Brown

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Governor declares state of emergency following tornadoes, storms

Missouri’s violent weather pattern continued early Wednesday morning, leading Gov. Jay Nixon to declare a state of emergency for the areas most affected by tornadoes and other severe storms.

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Missouri State Senate passes telemarketing restrictions for cellphones

Story by Tim Sampson
Missouri News Horizon

Pesky sales calls may soon be a thing of the past for Missouri cell phone users.

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Jefferson City Capitol activity roundup for last week

Stories by Dick Aldrich
and Tim Sampson
of
Missouri News Horizon

 

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AG outlines Missouri mortgage settlement, many mortgage holders could be qualified for a settlement check

Story by Dick Aldrich
Missouri News Horizon

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