Missouri’s general revenue is expected to increase in fiscal year 2027 after revised estimates now predict a revenue decrease for the second consecutive year in FY 2026. Story via @CoMissourian

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, which Trump said reflected the drug’s potential medical benefits while discouraging recreational use.

Amid a lack of federal guidance for businesses about how to handle cash transactions as pennies slowly vanish from the American landscape, some states are brainstorming solutions. Story via @stateline_news 

The Chiefs game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving brought in over 57 million viewers. This week's episode of Business Brief discusses the Chiefs' ability to attract viewers, data centers in Missouri and agricultural drones.

A tension between employers and employees vying for more control over their work has fueled more return-to-office mandates since COVID-19, but research doesn’t clearly show that in-person work always improves productivity.

In today's Missouri Minute: - Trump reclassifies marijuana as less dangerous drug - Capital gains tax elimination to hit state budget hard - BJC, Aetna reach coverage agreement

Millions of pounds of hazardous powder were stored in a warehouse in Berger until the Environmental Protection Agency conducted a cleanup that cost more than $4.2 million — mostly at taxpayers’ expense. Story via @thebeaconKC @KBIA

Kansas City started taking applications on Monday for short-term home rentals for visitors in town for the World Cup this summer. Hotels are also raising their prices for June and July in anticipation of World Cup visitors. Story via @kcur

The Missouri State Board of Nursing awarded $3.1 million in grants to 21 colleges and universities across the state to support nursing education, increase faculty and boost workforce development.

In the latest Beige Book report, the Federal Reserve reported that economic activity has remained largely unchanged since the previous report, though industry contacts report a continued slowdown in demand.

A recent study from Missouri University of Science and Technology reveals that industrial facilities owned by profitable companies discharge higher levels of toxic waste into the environment.

In today's Missouri Minute: - Rates for Ameren’s large data centers not up for debate - Beige Book report shows higher prices, slower consumer spending - Study examines corporate traits that influence pollution discharge

Tens of thousands of SSM Health patients in the St. Louis area could lose access to in-network health providers if the Creve Coeur-based health system and UnitedHealthcare don’t reach a deal by Dec. 31. Story via @stlpublicradio

In 2013 and 2014, 13 million pounds of sandblasting powder was trucked to a warehouse in Berger, exposing dozens to heavy metals linked to cancer and other health problems. Story via @thebeaconKC and @KBIA

A dozen recent college graduates in six states share their experiences in a job market flooded with more applicants and fewer jobs. Story via @NPRMidwestNews 

As Allen Dillingham steps into the role of board chairman for the Missouri Technology Corp., he is focused on finding a new chief executive for the organization and securing its state funding.

Experts at an event hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis on Tuesday discussed how AI is being tested and evaluated in health care, for both clinical and business uses.

The November jobs report, delayed because of the government shutdown, reported the highest unemployment rate since 2021, but some growth in average earnings.

A growing number of Republicans are speaking out against Obamacare, blaming the law for industry consolidation. But industry experts disagree about how much this market trend can be tied to Obamacare. Story via @KFFHealthNews

A week after Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway sought $24 billion in Chinese assets as compensation for the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers found that many posts attacking her were a coordinated campaign by fake accounts likely linked to China.