Missouri Rural Crisis Center member Darvin Bentlage: "Control over the meat industry and our food markets is so concentrated that meatpackers are able to control prices for the consumer and producer alike."

Executive Editor Christine Temple shares why SBJ joined the Informed Voter Coalition.

Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, banking & finance, health care, municipal and nonprofit.

Springfield City Council is taking aim at gaming machines in an ordinance introduced at its Jan. 22 meeting.

In a transcript provided by his office, Gov. Mike Parson touts successes during his tenure.

The city's Board of Aldermen is hosting a series of special meetings designed to support business growth.

The proposed legislation is a shot across the bow at an industry with devices proliferating throughout the city. 

Scott Crise, Danielle Kincaid and Susan Provance receive endorsements from the political action committee formed in October.

Springfield Economic Vitality Director Amanda Ohlensehlen: "The vision of Forward SGF is aspirational and demonstrates the impressive inventory of natural and cultural assets that are prevalent in our region."

Certified financial planner Kenny Gott: "You don’t need to outguess the stock market for it to grow your money."

SBJ interviews the city administrator of Branson.

As the April 2 election approaches with seven candidates vying for three seats on the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to educate its members on their positions.

Ex-FBI official settles into Bolivar leadership role.

Forward SGF, the city’s 20-year comprehensive plan adopted in November 2022, calls for an overhaul of the land development code, which determines land use regulations within the city limits.

ARPA committee recommends $1.1 million for shelter.

The U.S. Department of Labor finalized and issued a new rule earlier this month that impacts how businesses classify independent contractors.

For the second time in as many years, legislation to support the child care industry that state officials say has bipartisan support is seeking passage in Jefferson City.

Judge Derek Ankrom gives the attorneys in the case two weeks to file summaries for him to consider in his decision on the commercial development at the corner of Sunshine and National.

Longtime city employee Jim Fisher begins the new role Jan. 28.

One did not gather enough signatures, according to a district official.