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St. Louis County residents received $11,469 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 85th in Missouri

In 2022, residents of St. Louis County received an average of $11,469 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 32nd lowest in Missouri.

By North STL News | Mar 10, 2025

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St. Louis County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.9% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.9% of income in St. Louis County, providing an average of $886 per capita to residents.

By North STL News | Mar 1, 2025

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with St. Louis County rise or fall in 2021?

By North STL News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in St. Louis County received $2.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in St. Louis County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By North STL News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in St. Louis County received $11,335,006 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Truman Falls In Game Three, Game Four To Be Resumed Sunday

By North STL News Reports | Mar 23, 2023

Truman State baseball dropped game one of the second doubleheader against Rockhurst 5-3 and play of the second game was halted in the top of the fourth with the Hawks leading 7-6.

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Governor Parson Announces Evan Rodriguez As New General Counsel

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2023

Today, Governor Parson announced that he has selected Evan Rodriguez, 28, to serve as General Counsel for the Office of the Governor effective March 1, 2023.

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Governor Parson To Embark On Trade Mission To Sweden, Germany To Promote Missouri As Ideal Business Location

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2023

From March 10 - 17, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to Sweden and Germany for an international Trade Mission.

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Governor Parson Grants 22 Pardons For Month Of February

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2023

For the month of February 2023, Governor Mike Parson granted 22 pardons pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have been sent to the individuals.

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Missouri U.S. Rep Cori Bush: "Efforts to overturn DC's revisions to its criminal code are anti-democratic. @POTUS must reverse course...."

By North STL News | Mar 4, 2023

Cori Bush has 116,963 Twitter followers as of March 3.

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St. Louis County COVID-19 Update: 98.7% of infected residents alive as of Feb. 28

By North STL News | Mar 1, 2023

St. Louis County has seen 293,890 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

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Governor Parson Announces Dr. Bennett Boggs As New Commissioner Of Higher Education And Workforce Development

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

Today, Governor Parson announced that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education voted to select Dr. Bennett Boggs as the new Commissioner of the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD).

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Governor Parson Makes Three Appointments To Various Boards And Commissions, Fills Two County Office Vacancies

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

Today, Governor Mike Parson announced three appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county office vacancies.

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Governor Parson Orders Flags To Fly At Half-staff In Honor Of Kansas City Police Officer James M. Muhlbauer And K-9 Partner Champ

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

Governor Mike Parson today ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at all government buildings in Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties on Wednesday, February 22, to honor Kansas City Police Department Officer James M. Muhlbauer and K-9 Champ

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Legislative Update: Legislature approves supplemental appropriations with pay boost for state employees

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

The Senate reconvened on Monday, February 20, 2023, while the House reconvened on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, for a shorter legislative week, following its observation of Presidents’ Day.