JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A comprehensive economic impact analysis conducted by the University of Missouri revealed Missouri’s state park system is a powerhouse for the state’s economy, generating about $1.5 billion in total business sales and supporting nearly 12,000 jobs. “We’ve always known Missouri’s 93 state parks and historic sites are a tremendous asset to the state,” said Missouri Department of Natural Resources director Kurt Schaefer in a …
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