The top 1% of U.S. producers have raked in around 27% of total federal subsidies from 1995 to 2021. Read moreBillions in federal farm payments flow to a select group of producers, report shows
- By Adam Goldstein - Missouri Independent
A panel of policymakers and educators gathered at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to promote the American Teacher Act. Read moreTeachers would get $60K minimum salary under bill in Congress making grants to states
- By Jason Hancock - Missouri Independent
A judge in November concluded Josh Hawley’s staff illegally refused to turn over public records out of concern of hurting his 2018 Senate campaign. Read moreSunshine Law violations by AG’s office under Josh Hawley could cost Missouri $300,000
- By Jason Rosenbaum - St Louis Public Radio
As the youngest person to ever assume the chairmanship at 42, Smith will be one of the most powerful lawmakers in Congress. Read moreWhat Jason Smith’s Ways and Means chairmanship win means for Missouri and public policy
- By Rebecca Rivas - Missouri Independent
Marijuana companies will be able to deduct business expenses on their state taxes for the first time this year. Read moreMissouri marijuana companies can now deduct business expenses on state income taxes
- By Thomas Gleason
Unemployment fell to 3.5% as leisure and hospitality adds the most jobs in the month. Read moreU.S. adds 223,000 jobs in December, unemployment drops
