Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, health care, human resources, law, media, nonprofit and transportation.

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.

Jack Stack and Cookie Rice are among the inaugural honorees.

The nonprofit’s board of directors launches a national search to find the next president and CEO.

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

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

John Jasinski, Roger Thompson and Richard Williams are picked from a slate of 48 applicants.

Mike Stevens has led the art house theater since 2010.

Unanimous decision on both schools follows impassioned community comments.

New CEO Pamela Yancey shares her first-year goal at SBJ’s 12 People You Need to Know live interview.

The hometown band's When It Shines tour runs 2024-25.

Lynne Haggerman of Lynne Haggerman & Associates goes over recent law changes impacting employers.

SBJ interviews the new city attorney for Springfield.

From AI-powered research to a new bar exam, these are the latest law trends to streamline processes and free up time.

Digital Editor Geoff Pickle welcomes a Missouri chamber report on the tech sector.

The future of two schools is expected to be decided by the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education on Jan. 16.

Willard cafe makes good on goal to employ people with disabilities.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, health care, law and manufacturing.

As a presidential election looms 10 months from now, local and state officials say the outlook for the Missouri General Assembly’s 2024 legislative session is looking like a mixed bag.