The Missouri Bicentennial Time Capsule seeks submissions from clubs, schools, community groups, businesses and government agencies to commemorate Missouri’s bicentennial this year.

(The Center Square) – A taxpayers advocacy group is launching a petition initiative to gather 100,000 signatures this summer to stop Missouri from implementing gas tax hikes in October.

The Dent County Commission on Monday unanimously amended the 2021 budget. The amended budget became necessary when the county discovered that the Department of Revenue would be withholding a substantial sum from Dent County’s sales taxes due to a DOR coding error.

ST. LOUIS, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) has earned the top spot among U.S. utilities, according to DiversityInc. The organization annually ranks companies based on the hiring, retention and promotion of women, minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ employees.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- While global demand for sustainable protein grows as a solution to an increasingly food-insecure world, ramping up efficient, safe, production is relatively uncharted territory. A groundbreaking new report from CRB – a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the food industry, probes the rewards and risks of traversing this new market. From the realities of materials cost, regulation and scalability challenges, to speed-to-market and sustainability, CRB's new "Horizons: Alternative Proteins" report finds the pioneers of the alternative proteins revolution at an incredibly dynamic moment.

ST. CHARLES, Mo., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eurofins Discovery, the market leader in pharmacology services and drug discovery products with over forty years providing solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, announces the launch of new services in support of clients working to address the immune consequences of SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious disease. Developed by Eurofins Discovery Phenotypic Center of Excellence, these human primary cell systems provide concept to clinic insights derived from evaluation of protein biomarkers specifically chosen for relevance to COVID-19.

ST. CHARLES, Mo., May 18, 2021 /CNW/ -- Eurofins Discovery, the market leader in pharmacology services and drug discovery products with over forty years providing solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, announces the launch of new services in support of clients working to address the immune consequences of SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious disease. Developed by Eurofins Discovery Phenotypic Center of Excellence, these human primary cell systems provide concept to clinic insights derived from evaluation of protein biomarkers specifically chosen for relevance to COVID-19.

ST. CHARLES, Mo., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eurofins Discovery, the market leader in pharmacology services and drug discovery products with over forty years providing solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, announces the launch of new services in support of clients working to address the immune consequences of SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious disease. Developed by Eurofins Discovery Phenotypic Center of Excellence, these human primary cell systems provide concept to clinic insights derived from evaluation of protein biomarkers specifically chosen for relevance to COVID-19.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- C2FO, the largest global platform for working capital, today announced a new partnership with Marcus by Goldman Sachs that will provide unsecured financing to eligible businesses that use C2FO in the United States. This partnership aims to give small and medium-sized businesses a new, fast and efficient way to access working capital.

CLAYTON, Mo., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced today that it plans to permanently shut down approximately 20% of its diaphragm-grade chlor alkali capacity (approximately 225,000 ECU tons) at its Plaquemine, LA facility. The closure is expected to be completed by June 1, 2021 and is expected to be cash flow accretive.  

(The Center Square) – Less than 72 hours after the end of the 2021 legislative session, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson praised many of the bills sent to his desk to be signed into law.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MRIGlobal was awarded a program by The Joint Project Lead for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Special Operations Forces (JPL CBRN SOF) to expand and extend the use of augmented reality technology to provide flexible, anytime/anywhere device familiarization, operations, and maintenance training for the warfighter.

State health officials say COVID-19 levels in sewer samples have stayed steady, suggesting measures to reduce transmission are effective.

A battle over expanding health care access in Missouri likely is headed to court.

(The Center Square) – U.S. manufacturers report demand is up and with the nation poised to invest billions in the coming years on infrastructure, prospects are good for continued growth, including in Missouri where manufacturing employs 10% of the state’s workforce and contributes nearly $41 billion annually to local economies.

(The Center Square) – Two financial issues and several election reforms remained unresolved at the end of Friday’s Missouri legislative session.

A federal judge last week struck down St. Louis County laws restricting panhandling, and the ACLU pledges to target similar laws elsewhere.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In order to further strengthen its commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility by growing and nurturing talent to best serve its clients while striving to impact society in a positive way, American Century Investments, a $228 billion* global investment manager, announces two senior additions to its Human Resources department. Deidre Boulware has been named vice president, head of talent, development & diversity, and Diane Gallagher is appointed vice president, head of employee experience. Boulware, who joins the firm May 24 and Gallagher, who assumes her new position May 17, will report directly to Chief Human Resources Officer Shannon Hobbs.

ST. LOUIS, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Climate change is one of the most urgent crises facing our planet. While this can feel daunting, new company Airly Foods, is taking action through bold solutions. Airly's mission is to help reverse climate change through food. Today Airly is launching its first product—Airly™ Oat Clouds™, delicious snack crackers made with wholesome oats and grains. They are the first-ever climate friendly snack developed to remove greenhouse gases from the air.

KANSAS CITY, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton continues to add best-in-class talent to its industry-leading transaction liability team, today announcing key hires across the three transaction liability insurance product lines: Representations and Warranties (R&W) Insurance, Tax Liability Insurance and Contingent Liability and Litigation Insurance. These hires come on the heels of Lockton's addition of practice leaders Joshua Halpern, Eric Ziff, Gaurav Sud, and Matthew Heinz in the past six months, and exemplify Lockton's unwavering commitment to servicing its clients' M&A needs.