Initiative aims to better connect people leaving prison with local jobs.

Missouri Farm Bureau's Spencer Tuma says conservation will play a big role.

James Meadows joins the law firm in the of counsel role.

Developer says project – his worst-kept secret in Springfield – is about 90% finalized, though company will make official announcement. 

Robert Cirtin, Dr. Deiter Duff, Craig Jones, Sarah Newell and J.R. Webb are selected.

Complaints jump by 250% in the first three months of the year, officials say.

Kaiti Greenwade and Kirsten Poppen are selected to fill bench spots opening due to retirements.

Editorial Vice President Eric Olson says the idea of compensating City Council members is another growing pain for Springfield.

The day after a tense exchange at the May 22 Springfield City Council meeting, Susan Istenes, director of the city’s Department of Planning and Development, resigned. 

Springfield City Council will vote on an annual operating budget that is approaching half a billion dollars at its June 5 meeting.

Former U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt is Springfield Business Journal’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement in Business honoree.

Topics included jobs, code revisions, housing, capital improvements, economic growth, education and new developments.

The Growth and Development Advisory Council has been under Councilmember Craig Hosmer’s scrutiny since he learned about it a year ago. 

Divided council rejects member’s bid for moratorium.

It's part of the Missouri budget on Gov. Mike Parson's desk.

Statehouse columnist Phill Brooks examines the state General Assembly’s closing days.

Construction of Chadwick Flyer Trail overpass expected to begin in 2024.

Compensation for mayors and city council members vary widely from one municipality to another.

The city’s board recently approved a bid from Construct Cos. LLC.

Craig Hosmer, a member of the governing body, maintains the deal was done before it ever came to council.