YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren issued an apology for identifying herself as Native American for nearly two decades.
“I can’t go back,” Warren said in an interview with The Washington Post. “But I am sorry for furthering confusion on tribal sovereignty and tribal citizenship and harm that resulted.”
Warren previously ordered a DNA test and released employment documents to show she did not use her ethnicity to further her career.
Cherokee leaders were outraged in October when Warren released the DNA test results, saying she shouldn't have used the text to show any connection to the tribe. The test indicated she had a Native American ancestor six to 10 generations ago.
Read more from The Washington Post.
This installment of Springfield Business Journal’s Architects & Engineers Project Report showcases 26 endeavors by area design and engineering professionals.
Banker pleads guilty to fraud scheme
Longtime employee sues Ozarks Tech, alleges retaliation
Cavender’s opens hat shop in southeast Springfield
Caterpillar to acquire John Fabick Tractor Co.
Eric Schmitt introduces Modern Skies Act
Springfield airport to cut the ribbon on $35M in construction projects