Guest columnist Erica Smith says the federal reconciliation bill "provides several opportunities for tax savings while also repealing some tax breaks beneficial to businesses active in real estate."

Guest columnist Alec Martinez: "It is often said that there is no avoiding death and taxes. Many Greene County property owners found the latter to be true when, beginning in May, the Greene County Assessor’s Office began issuing its 2025 Real Property Value Change Notices to property owners."

Stadium projects distracted from tax impact on counties.

Guest columnist Martha Diaz Aszkenazy: "Congress must act now to make sure the nation’s next postmaster general is not the last one."

A lawsuit challenges the bidding process, and a former contractor spotlights issues.

Kayellen Faye Inskip is sentenced to prison time and ordered to pay restitution for the scheme that officials say led to Mears Floral going out of business.

The governor on June 30 signed a $50.8 billion operating budget for the state's fiscal year 2026.

Hulston Subdivision plans 721 dwelling units on 104 acres.

Federal funding not released for SCSEP agencies, workers.

As the U.S. Senate considers the federal budget reconciliation bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” narrowly passed by the House last month, local solar energy company leaders have concerns over what they say are potentially devastating negative impacts on the industry.

Local nonprofits and workers are informed Friday of the same-day end of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Senior Community Service Employment Program. 

The city is seeking feedback for the revived initiative, through which tax incentives previously spurred seven projects. 

City Council gives green light to resolution championed by Councilmember Craig Hosmer and former Mayor Ken McClure. 

Developer is willing to withdraw her proposal until a court resolves the conflict if the measure is denied.

The Hulston Subdivision is planned in the 3200-3400 blocks of North Vernon Road.

The governor asks for federal declaration that would allow for disaster loans to be issued in Greene and other counties.

Following a narrow confirmation vote by Springfield City Council, newly appointed City Manager David Cameron says his early priorities include building trust among stakeholders and removing obstacles that keep city staff from effectively serving the community.

Federal support of electric vehicles is waning, but partners in a Springfield company that specializes in manufacturing and installing chargers report they’re not concerned.

A request for a declaratory judgment will be pulled out of the filing for a writ of mandamus, which seeks to compel the city clerk to undergo the ratification process for a petition.