infrastructure
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Missouri funding for highway projects includes controversial component
The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to address many unfunded projects with new revenue from the state gas tax increase…
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Finances
Unemployment ticks up even as more jobs added
The nation’s unemployment ticked up in June as the economy struggles with hiring, surging inflation and fear over the cost…
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Missouri Legislature passes first gas tax increase in quarter-century
Missourians may finally see some much-needed road infrastructure improvements. The Legislature has passed the first gas and diesel tax increase…
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Travel
Infrastructure and workforce development top priorities for Gov. Parson in 2021
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson promised to focus on workforce development and infrastructure development during his State of the State address…
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House Democrats push for $1.5 trillion infrastructure spending in Democrat strongholds
WASHINGTON—House Democrats introduced on June 18 an extensive plan to rebuild American infrastructure, calling for more than $1.5 trillion in…
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Rural areas ‘vital’ to nation as Transportation Secretary Chao addresses funding disparity
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says the Trump administration is working to eliminate disparities in transportation funding between rural and…
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