Missouri opens its second Credential Training Program application period on January 1, 2025, offering grants to help employers with employee credentialing costs.

An audit of SLPS found alleged financial mismanagement during Keisha Scarlett's tenure, including improper credit card usage and unauthorized pay practices.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson has ordered state offices to close at noon on Christmas Eve 2024, allowing employees to spend more time with family during the holidays.

Missouri One Start's Credential Training Program is set to fund employee certification training, with a $2,000 reimbursement per employee and a $30,000 cap per company, aiming to enhance workforce skills. Applications for the program open in January.

Missouri's general revenue collections dropped by 6.8% in November 2024 and 4.0% for the fiscal year, reflecting declines in individual and corporate taxes.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson appoints 16 professionals to state boards and commissions, aiming to bolster expertise in areas like rehabilitation, mental health, law enforcement, and education.

The article announces the retirement of Sandra 'Sandy' Karsten as Missouri's DPS Director effective January 13, 2025, highlighting her achievements and contributions.

Incoming St. Louis Sheriff, Alfred Montgomery, fires senior staff before taking office, signaling major changes, amid criticism from current Sheriff Vernon Betts.

The City of St. Louis is seeking a new Manager of Recruiting & Outreach to manage poll worker recruitment and training, and engage with the community for informed voting.

A search is on for a new circuit judge in St. Louis County, as Judge Nancy Watkins McLaughlin retires. Applications are open until December 27, 2024, with interviews set for mid-January 2025.

Judges Hilton and Levy were elected as Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge, respectively, of the 21st Judicial Circuit Court of St. Louis County, effective January 1, 2025.

Cort VanOstran is appointed as St. Louis County's new Prosecuting Attorney by County Executive Dr. Sam Page, following Wesley Bell's election to Congress.

Missouri's Board of Education is considering reducing the required GPA from 3.0 to 2.5 for teacher certification, following a study suggesting no performance difference between candidates in the 2.75-3.0 range and those above.