It’s the company’s first response since litigation was filed last year. 

Councilmember Matthew Simpson withdraws sponsorship for related annexation bill. 

A Citizens Memorial Health Care director and a Springfield entrepreneur get the nod from the governor.

At contentious Springfield City Council meeting, the councilperson says, “Developers have the ear of council and neighbors don’t.” 

Mercy Springfield Communities relocated a clinic; San Clemente, California-based law firm Gilson Daub Inc. expanded to the Springfield market; and a second video gaming center for Contender eSports Springfield LLC opened in the Queen City.

The governor emphasizes infrastructure, workforce development and education, and health care, among other topics.

During 12 People You Need to Know, the governing board member says she intends to run in the April election.

Mark Powell has held the role since 2000.

The university receives funding to work with law enforcement agencies.

Mayor Ken McClure is challenged, and Richard Ollis won't seek re-election.

An exception was in the area of robberies, which officials say will continue to be a focus in 2023. 

Attorney Andy Peebles: "The value of an estate plan goes far beyond the time and money it can save your loved ones once you are gone; it also provides assurance that those individuals will be taken care of when you are no longer around."

SMBA Executive Director Crista Hogan: "With the adoption of recreational marijuana, the word expungement has entered our lexicon. But what does it mean and why should the business community care?"

Columnist: Lynne Haggerman has legal tips to consider.

As recreational marijuana sales are expected to begin statewide next month, legal and human resources officials say the clock is ticking for employers to ensure their workplace policies are up to date.

Voters will decide on lodging tax expansion in April.

Newsmakers in the areas of health care, law, municipal and nonprofit.

In November 2018, nearly two-thirds of Missouri voters approved Proposition B, an initiative that substantially increased the state’s minimum wage. The hike raised base pay to $12 per hour from $7.85 – a 53% increase – over five years, reaching that target on Jan. 1.

The 2023 state legislative session, which commenced Jan. 4, has officials with the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry eager to see how its high-priority goals can be addressed in Jefferson City this year.

Texas-based Brighter Image Lab alleges business was damaged by YouTube video from Springfield company's owner.