There were a lot of cities that saw huge growth in 2022. Did you know that among the top 100, none of them were in Missouri or Illinois? To quote Metallica, it's sad but true.
If you've ever had a windfall of money, you know there are always people (most from the government) who will have their hand out wanting a part of it. That would especially be the case if you won the $1.9 billion dollar Powerball. How much would you really take home? The actual number will likely surprise you even if your expectations are low based not just on national taxes, but also the state of Missouri.
It's a trial program for what some want to see become a permanent fixture in American life. One Illinois county is about to begin giving some residents $500 a month in guaranteed income to see if this will begin to eliminate poverty.
There's a new ranking showing how much households earn in different Missouri counties and one fact is clear. Households in Ralls County earn more on average than Marion County.