Fast track opens doors for Missourians

Saturday, February 9, 2019

As we enter into 2019, Missouri continues to hear good news about our strong economy. Our state's unemployment rate has been sitting at the lowest level in nearly 20 years. Conservative reforms at the federal and state level focused around lower taxes and fewer regulations have made a difference. But businesses across our state continue to struggle to find the workers they need. At the same time, too many Missourians feel stuck in low-paying jobs that don't meet the needs of their families or allow them to reach their full potential in the workplace.

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