Governor Mike Parson has signed SB 262 into law, which will increase transportation funding for critical state and local infrastructure projects across the state of Missouri.
State and Regional News
Missouri to review federal unemployment overpayments for possible waiver of recovery
The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced today the state is implementing a process for eligible claimants to apply to the Division of Employment Security (DES) for potential waiver of the recovery of non-fraud federal pandemic program unemployment benefit overpayments.
Governor signs Wayfair legislation into law
During a ceremony at the State Capitol on Wednesday, Governor Mike Parson signed SB 153 & 97 into law, allowing Missouri and local jurisdictions to collect an online use tax that will help protect Missouri's brick and mortar businesses.
Governor takes action on FY22 state operating budget bills
Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) state operating budget bills that invest in critical infrastructure projects, support stronger communities, fund workforce development priorities, and increase pre-pandemic K-12 and higher education spending levels.
Treasurer breaks fourth unclaimed property record
Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today announced that his administration has broken its fourth Unclaimed Property record in two and a half years, returning more Unclaimed Property in a fiscal year than any prior year. For the fiscal year ending June 30, the Treasurer’s Office returned $47,180,314, besting the prior record of $45,083,225 set in the fiscal year ending in 2019 by more than $2 million. This represented over 200,000 accounts—a pinnacle reached for the first time last year.