economy

State lawmakers return to work this week to tackle tax breaks for sports stadiums against a backdrop of sluggish revenues and a declining surplus

Columbia coffee shops are planning for prices to increase as the Trump administration implements tariffs.

On average, Missouri’s metro and non-metro counties grew at about the same rate – 2.6% and 2.8%, respectively. But the non-metro rate falls well behind the U.S. non-metro growth rate of 5.2%.

The move is expected to created 250 jobs.

A slowdown in the agricultural industry is "going to put a strain on farmers." But analysts say the rural economy in the Midwest and Great Plains is still doing well.

Greg Judy is a leader in the regenerative agriculture movement, farmers who aim to work with nature instead of subdue it.

A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Missouri’s unemployment rate continues to stay lower than that of the country’s average.

The economy has improved greatly since President Obama took office on Jan. 20, 2009. But is his economic legacy impressive enough to justify taking a victory lap during his State of the Union address?

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Boone County officials and some vendors say they are concerned the closing of the Central Missouri Events Center could hurt the…

A monthly economic survey index for nine Midwestern and Plains states rose slightly in August, suggesting growth is ahead.A survey report issued Tuesday…