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Cooper County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.7% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.7% of income in Cooper County, providing an average of $2,848 per capita to residents.

By Columbia News | Apr 13, 2025

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Audrain County: Medicaid made up 4% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4% of income in Audrain County, providing an average of $1,749 per capita to residents.

By Columbia News | Apr 9, 2025

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Boone County ranks 115th highest in Missouri for per capita government transfer income at $8,601 in 2022

By Columbia News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Boone County ranked second lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Missouri, with transfers making up 15.5% of total income.

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Randolph County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 7% of income in 2022

By Columbia News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7% of income in Randolph County, providing an average of $3,357 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Audrain County received $11,256 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 87th in Missouri

By Columbia News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Audrain County received an average of $11,256 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 30th lowest in Missouri.

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Boone County: Residents received $329.79 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Columbia News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.2% of income in Boone County, providing an average of $1,757 per capita to residents.

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Howard County: Residents received $36.1 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Columbia News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.4% of income in Howard County, providing an average of $3,550 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Cooper County ranks 68th among Missouri counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,385

By Columbia News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cooper County received an average of $12,385 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 49th lowest in Missouri.

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Howard County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.9% of income in 2022

By Columbia News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Howard County, providing an average of $922 per capita to residents.

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Cooper County: Residents received $15.05 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Columbia News | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Cooper County, providing an average of $897 per capita to residents.

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Howard County residents received $12,852 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 60th in Missouri

By Columbia News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Howard County received an average of $12,852 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 57th lowest in Missouri.

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Audrain County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.5% in 2022

By Columbia News | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Audrain County, providing an average of $1,091 per capita to residents.

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Randolph County ranks 52nd highest in Missouri for per capita government transfer income at $13,459 in 2022

By Columbia News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Randolph County received an average of $13,459 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 52nd highest in Missouri.

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Randolph County: Income Maintenance made up 2.4% of total income in 2022

By Columbia News | Mar 9, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Randolph County, providing an average of $1,179 per capita to residents.

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Boone County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.3% of income in 2022

By Columbia News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Boone County, providing an average of $727 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Randolph County in 2023

By Columbia News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,500,000 in grants for economic development projects in Randolph County, Missouri.

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EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Boone County in 2023

By Columbia News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,189,816 in grants for economic development projects in Boone County, Missouri.

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City names Rebecca Roesslet as new public health director

By Columbia News | Sep 30, 2024

Rebecca Roesslet, former assistant director of Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS), has been appointed as the next director of the department. Roesslet will be officially sworn in at the City Council meeting on October 7.

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Columbia works on improving road conditions through resurfacing and preservation

By Columbia News | Sep 25, 2024

The City of Columbia Public Works department is currently working to improve the condition of roads in Columbia. Over the summer and continuing into the fall, crews have been seen resurfacing roadways or applying pavement preservation treatments to slow down deterioration.

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Columbia enhances non-emergency issue reporting system

By Columbia News | Sep 24, 2024

The City of Columbia has launched a new system for residents to report non-emergency issues. This portal aims to make it easier for residents to notify city staff about problems, request action, and follow the resolution process.