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The Daily Blend w/ AC: Alex LaBrunerie, LaBrunerie Financial, "College tuition"
2+ week, 4+ day ago (83+ words) KBIA The Daily Blend w/ AC: Alex LaBrunerie, LaBrunerie Financial, "College tuition" It's college tuition season, and LaBrunerie Financial president Alex LaBrunerie is breaking down exactly what qualifies as a 529 expense -- from tuition and computers to off-campus rent. Plus, with…...
The Daily Blend w/ AC: J.R. Ford, Payken, Inc.
2+ week, 5+ day ago (134+ words) Meet J.R. Ford, founder and CEO of Payken, Inc. J.R. is building blockchain-based FinTech platforms that make transactions transparent and trust-less through smart contracts. As a Black tech founder expanding from St. Louis into Columbia, J.R. is also investing in his community and…...
Study: AI growth requires huge electric grid upgrades
2+ week, 6+ day ago (569+ words) A new federal report shows the electric grid across much of the country is strained, requiring thousands of miles of new power lines and billions of dollars in investments. The National Transmission Needs Study shows that approximately 4,000 miles of powerlines…...
Missouri prepares for final marijuana microbusiness lottery under tougher rules
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1061+ words) Missouri received nearly 900 applications for its final round of marijuana microbusiness licenses, with the Missouri Lottery scheduled to draw applicants on Sept. 9 for 77 available licenses. But unlike the entrepreneurs selected in the program’s first two rounds, this year’s applicants will…...