States Compete with Delaware to Attract Big Business Incorporations

States Compete with Delaware to Attract Big Business Incorporations

Texas, Oklahoma, and Nevada have taken significant legislative steps to attract corporate incorporation and litigation business, challenging Delaware’s long-standing position as the top state for incorporation. These changes come amid what many are calling a potential “Dexit” — a growing trend of companies reconsidering Delaware as their legal home. Strategic Reforms in Rival States In … Read more

Missouri Champions of Health Equity Receive $200K Spark Prize Awards

Missouri Champions of Health Equity Receive $200K Spark Prize Awards

The Missouri Foundation for Health has honored five trailblazing individuals with its newly launched “Spark Prize,” granting each recipient $200,000 in unrestricted funding to support their efforts to advance health equity across Missouri. This award recognizes community leaders with bold visions and proven dedication to addressing systemic disparities in health outcomes. Unlike conventional grants, the … Read more

Missouri Launches Affordable Health Insurance Plans for Farmers

Missouri Launches Affordable Health Insurance Plans for Farmers

The Missouri Legislature concluded its 2025 session with several key victories for the agricultural community, including a new health insurance option for farmers and ranchers. Among the most impactful measures was Senate Bill 79, which allows the Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) to provide low-cost health plans tailored to its members. Ben Travlos, policy director at … Read more

Comcast Expands High-Speed Internet to Rural Missouri and Kansas Communities

Comcast Expands High-Speed Internet to Rural Missouri and Kansas Communities

Comcast has officially completed a two-year broadband expansion project in rural Paola and Hillsdale, Kansas, connecting around 4,000 homes and businesses to its Xfinity internet and television services. Community leaders gathered in Miami County to celebrate this milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. According to Jennifer Dameron, Comcast’s director of external affairs, the project—fully funded by … Read more

Man Arrested for Assaulting Border Patrol Agent During Los Angeles Protest

Man Arrested for Assaulting Border Patrol Agent During Los Angeles Protest

A Los Angeles protest took a violent turn when a man allegedly punched a border patrol officer, prompting swift action from federal authorities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the arrest of Christian Damian Cerna-Camacho, who is accused of attacking a federal agent during the demonstration. Details of the Arrest According to an official … Read more

Expanding Access to Capital: CDFI Supports Underserved Kansas Communities and Entrepreneurs

Expanding Access to Capital: CDFI Supports Underserved Kansas Communities and Entrepreneurs

Ruben Alonso, CEO of AltCap, a community development financial institution (CDFI) based in Kansas City, Missouri, is working to improve access to capital for entrepreneurs and small businesses in underserved Kansas communities. In a recent Kansas Reflector podcast, Alonso emphasized the role of CDFIs in reaching those overlooked by traditional lenders, such as minority-owned businesses, … Read more

Kansas to Launch Rape Kit Tracking System, Empowering Survivors and Ensuring Accountability

Kansas to Launch Rape Kit Tracking System, Empowering Survivors and Ensuring Accountability

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has announced a groundbreaking move to introduce an online tracking system for sexual assault evidence kits—commonly known as rape kits—starting in early 2026. This step aims to empower survivors, while improving transparency and collaboration across medical, legal, and law enforcement systems. How the Tracking System Works According to KBI … Read more

Missouri’s CROWN Act to Ban Race-Based Hair Discrimination in Schools Awaits Governor’s Signature

Missouri’s CROWN Act to Ban Race-Based Hair Discrimination in Schools Awaits Governor’s Signature

Missouri is poised to join 27 states that have enacted laws prohibiting race-based hair discrimination, particularly in educational institutions. The CROWN Act, part of a nationwide push to protect natural hair textures and protective hairstyles, now awaits action from Governor Mike Kehoe, who can either sign it into law or issue a veto. Background: A … Read more

Governor Stitt and Oklahoma Officials Oppose Tulsa’s Law Enforcement Shift

Governor Stitt and Oklahoma Officials Oppose Tulsa's Law Enforcement Shift

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, along with local and state law enforcement leaders, strongly opposes a proposed agreement between the City of Tulsa and the Muscogee Nation that would transfer criminal jurisdiction involving tribal citizens to the tribal government. Controversial Agreement Raises Public Safety Concerns The proposed settlement agreement would allow the Muscogee Nation full law … Read more

Tragic Train Accident Claims Life of Kansas Boy: Body Recovered After Days-Long Search

Tragic Train Accident Claims Life of Kansas Boy Body Recovered After Days-Long Search

The incident unfolded around 12:39 p.m. on Wednesday, when two young boys were caught on a railroad bridge near 115th Road and unable to get out of the path of an approaching train. The Neosho County Sheriff’s Office was alerted by Union Pacific officials about the tragic occurrence. Immediate Response and Search Efforts Deputies responding … Read more