YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
The House Judiciary Committee announced it would investigate Facebook, Google and other large technology firms over alleged antitrust issues.
"Unwarranted, concentrated economic power in the hands of a few is dangerous to democracy – especially when digital platforms control content," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., tweeted Monday. "The era of self-regulation is over."
Officials said the companies have "extraordinary power over commerce, communication and information online" and allegedly use that power to gain an unfair competitive advantage.
Read more from USA Today.
A franchise store of a Branson West-based quilting business made its Queen City debut; Grateful Vase launched in Lebanon; and Branson entertainment venue The Social Birdy had its grand opening.
$2M in tax credits awarded to SWMO nonprofits
Baldwin, Lathan to chair United Way campaign
Produce recall impacts food sold at Walmart, Aldi and Kroger
Mixed-used development proposed in KC area
Tax deduction program for farmers set to launch
Report: Panera explores sale of Caribou Coffee, Einstein Bros Bagels