Millions of Social Security recipients will get a 3.2% increase in their benefits in 2024, far less than this year’s historic boost and reflecting moderating consumer prices. The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, means the average recipient will receive more than $50 more every month beginning in January, the Social Security
School districts across the region say they are having difficulties covering classes as teachers and staff are out sick because of COVID-19. Some say Missouri should provide more flexibility to allow virtual learning.