by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Thousands of children in Missouri rely on free and reduced lunches during the school year. Many of those also rely on school breakfasts before the first class bell rings. Some of those also benefit from take-home food programs such as “Buddy Packs” that send nutrition home for the …
Monthly Archive: May 2017
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May 14
Technology Updates and High-Tech Summer Camps at Missouri S&T
by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Technology is constantly changing and that means new gadgets to buy and new apps to learn. According to AT&T Missouri President John Sondag*, though, it also means changes to how we do business, how we entertain ourselves, how we educate our children and how we run our homes. …
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May 08
Fighting Drug Addiction and Promoting Opportunities for Those with Disabilities in Missouri
by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Drug abuse has been a problem in our society for decades but we’re seeing more news about heroin and opioid abuse in recent years. Missouri Department of Mental Health Director Mark Stringer says we need more substance abuse counselors in the state. That shortage, he says, is keeping …
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May 08
Self Protection: Financial and Physical
by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – It seems there’s a never ending tide of new scams that want your personal and financial information. The Better Business Bureau’s Chris Thetford updates us on the latest scams, who’s being targeted (that may surprise you) and how to be proactive in protecting yourself. Also, we are hearing …
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May 08
Encouraging Women In Business and Public Policy
by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – There’s a Missouri-based effort to mentor and invest in women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses. It’s called the Women’s Business Accelerator and it could mean big money and significant help for some businesses. Dr. Mary Jo Gorman from Prosper Women Entrepreneurs explains why the program is in place. A …
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May 08
Business and Labor Law Reforms in MIssouri
by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – “Right to Work” is only part of the discussion when it comes to the effort to reform the state’s laws on business and labor. State Senator Bill Eigel (R) and the AFL-CIO of Missouri’s Pat White offer two very different perspectives on the direction the state should be …
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