SBJ interviews the MRD Lawyers partner and Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association president.

Peering over the landscape of law, generative artificial intelligence emerges on the horizon. Ask any lawyer their thoughts on the topic and most have a quick answer, though the consensus differs.

Guest columnist Matt Morrow outlines the qualities needed in Springfield's next city manager.

The three-quarter-cent sales tax approved by voters in November will be overseen by two boards, one existing and one new.

Newsmakers in the areas of agriculture, banking & finance, engineering, health care, insurance, law and technology.

Nathan Adams seeks damages after being forced out of firm.

Ryan Olson is one of 30 lawyers firmwide selected for the leadership role.

The grant is earmarked for the Springfield organization to expand hours of operations for patients.

In response to Rep. Jamie Gragg, the board states body was following Missouri law after the December resignation of board member Guy Callaway.

New Citizens’ Advisory Board and existing Citizens’ Tax Oversight Committee will monitor use of three-quarter-cent tax proceeds. 

Planned expenditures are roughly unchanged from 2024.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking & finance, education, flooring, health care, law, manufacturing and trucking.

Despite coming off a legislative assembly last year that resulted in a record-low 28 bills passed by Missouri lawmakers, local and state officials feel optimistic heading into the 2025 session that began Jan. 8.

A wave of affordable housing built in the 1990s through the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit are expected to revert to market rate housing in the next few years.

HR advisory firm says employers should proceed with Prop A ruling as is.

On his last work day in the role, Gage reflects on his tenure and calls for "bold" moves to grow the city.

Three-part project would widen roads serving Springfield Underground.

Benjamin Shantz is one of 13 attorneys promoted firmwide to the role.

The Springfield native served on the Missouri Supreme Court, leading it as chief justice 1995-97.

Rep. Jeremy Dean: "Thank you for the trust you’ve placed in me to represent you. I look forward to working with you to create a stronger, more connected community for us all."