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David Stokes, director of municipal policy for the Show-Me Institute, says "the ongoing effort to exempt senior citizens from property tax increases around the state are a ... misguided attempt at tax reform that will have harmful effects on the counties where it becomes law."
Stephanie Vojicic, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri, discusses contract negotiations with Mercy.
Mercy President/CEO Steve Mackin advocates for a good-faith contract negotiation with Anthem.
Jammi Glenn of Arvest Bank-Springfield Region: "Providing funding for future projects, developing products to meet their individual needs and staying involved with health care organizations are just a few ways the business community can maintain its connection with the health care community."
Mindy Brissey, SBA’s regional administrator in the Great Plains Region, says "America is in the midst of a historic small-business boom."
Dean Thompson updates readers on his work at the Springfield chamber.
David Stokes, director of municipal policy for the Show-Me Institute, opposes a constitutional amendment set to appear on the Aug. 6 ballot.
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher says tax cuts have been good for the state's bottom line.
Stephen Kleinsmith, an Ozark resident and former Nixa Public Schools superintendent, says "there are numerous compelling reasons for this, including the separation of church and state, the religious diversity among students, legal precedents and the potential for disruption."
Roy Holand, former state legislator: "For those citizens bold enough to offer public comments, a more respectful and informational exchange could occur with the BOE adoption of the hearing policy used by the local city council and state legislature."
Jaimie Trussell, president and CEO of Council of Churches Inc.: "There is a cost of doing nothing to support our most vulnerable neighbors. In many ways, our community is already paying for it."
Dan Chiles, Bois D’Arc: "Stand up for your land and your water or you will lose both."
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."
Rep. Melanie Stinnett, R-Springfield: "With final approval now in place, let us unite as Missourians in celebrating this huge step forward, recognizing that by caring for new mothers during their postpartum journey, we are sowing the seeds of a healthier and more family-friendly Missouri for generations to come."
The Pickle LLC and The Chilly Dill LLC opened; food truck Whatcha Cooking launched; and Architect Coffee Co. LLC debuted its second location.
Wagyu beef restaurant to open at former 5 Spice property
Veteran Springfield attorney Gary Powell dies at 70
With latest executive order, Parson rescinds 177 others
A Conversation With ... Jennifer Growcock
Nixa plans 2025 groundbreaking for $15M police HQ
Opinion: Mechanic’s lien waivers are a useful tool in uncertain economic conditions