Department of Economic Development
Mo. Jobless Rate Falls To 6.5 Percent In January
The declines were partly offset by gains of 900 jobs in financial services and 400 in construction.
Mo. Senate Panel To Hold Hearing on Tax Credits
The Senate Appropriations Committee scheduled a hearing Monday before it takes up Gov. Jay Nixon’s proposed budget.
Missouri Unemployment Rate Drops To 6.7 Percent
“What we’re seeing now is in the last couple months the Missouri labor force is starting to grow once again,” a Department of Economic Development spokesman said.
Missouri Unemployment Rises Slightly to 7.2 Percent
The jobless rate rose one-tenth of a point in July to 7.2 percent. That compares with a national rate of 8.3 percent.
Governor Makes Controversial Appointment
Jason Hall couldn’t win Senate confirmation as Missouri’s economic development director has received a new job in the department.
Mamtek Investigation Results Opened
The report makes a point of stating the panel’s finding that the DED did not do its due diligence while investigating Mamtek.,
Update: Gov. Nixon Grilled on Appointee
Nine senators delayed action to vote on Jason Hall’s approval to efficiently serve as Missouri’s Economic Development Director.
Mamtek Investigation Continues
The Mamtek project fell through after the company defaulted on a $39 million bond payment to Moberly after promising to create around 600 jobs by building an artificial sweetener plant. .
Analysis: Mo. Proposal Revamps Business Incentives
The proposal is called Compete Missouri. It’s backed by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon and passed the Missouri Senate last week on a bipartisan vote.
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