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Washington County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022

Since 1970, Washington County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 3.2%.

By Central Missouri News | Jul 5, 2025

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2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Pulaski County since 1970

Since 1970, Pulaski County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 16.8%.

By Central Missouri News | Jun 28, 2025

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How Phelps County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time

By Central Missouri News | Jun 21, 2025

Since 1970, Phelps County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 1.8%.

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FOIA request sent to Missouri University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025

By Central Missouri News | Jun 16, 2025

FOIA Request to Missouri University of Science and Technology regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

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Population aging and government transfer dependency in Morgan County as of 2022

By Central Missouri News | Jun 14, 2025

Since 1970, Morgan County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 4.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 2.5%.

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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Montgomery County?

By Central Missouri News | Jun 7, 2025

Since 1970, Montgomery County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 1.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 8%.

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House passes act to increase transparency in small business contract bidding

By Central Missouri News | Jun 3, 2025

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 789, the Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry across Central Missouri News publication area in 2024

By Central Missouri News | Jun 2, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across Central Missouri News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Congressman Alford questions race-based criteria in Biden's farmer relief programs

By Central Missouri News | Jun 2, 2025

Following an investigative report by NewsNation, Congressman Mark Alford has requested a review of the Biden Administration's use of race-based criteria in farmer relief programs.

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2022: Miller County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Central Missouri News | May 31, 2025

Since 1970, Miller County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 3.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 3.1%.

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Alford reintroduces bill to restrict foreign ownership of U.S. property

By Central Missouri News | May 29, 2025

Today, Congressman Mark Alford of Missouri's 4th District reintroduced the American Land and Property Protection Act.

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Congressman calls for probe into alleged murderer's links with foreign terrorist groups

By Central Missouri News | May 27, 2025

Today, Congressman Mark Alford of Missouri's 4th District addressed a letter to key members of the Trump Administration.

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Laclede County: Residents received $147.01 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022

By Central Missouri News | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.3% of income in Laclede County, providing an average of $4,048 per capita to residents.

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Pulaski County ranks 104th in Missouri for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By Central Missouri News | May 26, 2025

In 2022, residents of Pulaski County received an average of $10,075 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th lowest in Missouri.

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Pulaski County: Social Security dependency reached 4.9% in 2022

By Central Missouri News | May 25, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 4.9% of income in Pulaski County, providing an average of $2,116 per capita to residents.

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Maries County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022

By Central Missouri News | May 24, 2025

Since 1970, Maries County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 4.5%.

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Central Missouri News area weekly mass times

By Central Missouri News | May 24, 2025

The following parishes in the Central Missouri News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Phelps County: Social Security made up 8.1% of total income in 2022

By Central Missouri News | May 23, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.1% of income in Phelps County, providing an average of $3,571 per capita to residents.

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House passes One Big, Beautiful Bill amid partisan divide

By Central Missouri News | May 22, 2025

Today, Congressman Mark Alford from Missouri's 4th District issued a statement following the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill by House Republicans.

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Camden County: Social Security transfers accounted for 12.2% of income in 2022

By Central Missouri News | May 22, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 12.2% of income in Camden County, providing an average of $6,118 per capita to residents.