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MOSERS may bar bonuses in underperforming years Jefferson City, Mo. (2009-11-19) The board overseeing Missouri's State Employee Retirement System (MOSERS) is crafting a proposal to bar staff members from receiving bonuses during years when the pension fund loses money.
'New Urbanism' popular despite housing slump St. Charles, MO (2009-11-18) "Sustainable community" or "suburban sprawl"? St. Louis Public Radio's Adam Allington looks at the success of New Urbanism in the midst of a housing crisis.
St. Louis Library to get $3 million in tax breaks Jefferson City, Mo. (2009-11-17) The 97-year-old downtown library building will receive tax credits as a means of spurring a fundraising drive to renovate the historic building.
7 Mo. historic sites seeking national recognition Jefferson City, Mo. (2009-11-13) Officials want the sites, including three in St. Louis, to be added to the National Register of Historic Places.
AFSCME wants new alarm system at Fulton State Hospital Jefferson City, Mo. (2009-11-12) The labor union is asking the state to install the Man-Down system. It would allow a hospital worker to use a pager-like device to call for help if attacked by a mental patient.
Pfizer to lay off 600 in St. Louis St. Louis, MO. (2009-11-09) Pfizer announced Monday the company will lay off 600 employees at its St. Louis-area facility.
Ameren to cut another 50 jobs St. Louis (2009-11-06) Latest layoffs brings the total reductions since January to 300
Nixon planning new jobs initiative Jefferson City, Mo. (2009-11-03) Mo. Gov. Jay Nixon's new initiative, "Missouri First," will focus primarily on helping existing businesses.
Nixon announces more budget cuts Jefferson City, Mo. (2009-10-28) Mo. Gov. Jay Nixon is cutting nearly $204 million from the state budget. It includes nearly 700 state jobs and reductions to numerous programs.
USDA declares 28 Mo. counties disaster areas Jefferson City, Mo. (2009-10-22) The declaration covers damage to farms caused by storms and flooding from February to July. Farmers in 47 counties adjacent to the disaster zones are also eligible to apply for assistance.
Mo. State Parks cutting jobs Jefferson City, Mo. (2009-10-19) More than 100 jobs will be cut from the Mo. Division of State Parks. The ongoing decline in state revenues is being blamed.
Missouri's budget woes continue Jefferson City, Mo. (2009-10-09) The state's Budget Director says more cuts, including cuts to state jobs, are on the way. Also, the state has borrowed more money from its rainy day fund to pay teacher salaries and other expenses.
Jamestown Mall could become "Lindbergh Place" Florissant, MO (2009-09-25) A panel of urban design experts is recommending that St. Louis County acquire and bulldoze the aging Jamestown Mall in unincorporated north county.
High speed rail explored in Mo. Jefferson City, MO (2009-09-24) Dozens of transportation and business leaders met today for a high speed rail summit in Jefferson City. $200 million in federal funding is being sought for rail projects in Missouri.
TIF Commission signs off on McKee's north side redevelopment plan St. Louis (2009-09-24) Developer Paul McKee's plan for a major overhaul of north St. Louis was approved by the city's Tax Increment Financing Commission Wednesday.
Nixon, AFSCME, begin contract negotiations Jefferson City, MO (2009-09-22) About 7,000 state workers are seeking a 6% annual pay raise for the next three years.
State Democrats urge support for Tour of Missouri St. Louis, MO (2009-09-22) Democratic leaders in the state legislature are urging Governor Jay Nixon to continue state funding for the Tour of Missouri.
Mortgage fraud targeted by state Attorneys General Jefferson City, MO (2009-09-17) Mo. Atty. Gen. Chris Koster and Ill. A.G. Lisa Madigan join six others in Washington to discuss fighting mortgage fraud.
Missouri unemployment, student loan default rates up Jefferson City, MO (2009-09-15) National slump continues to take its toll on the state's economy
St. Louis in the middle on regional economic performance St. Louis (2009-09-15) Report from Brookings Institution studies 100 largest metropolitan regions