Missouri spending $15M in coronavirus relief funds on boosting tourism

Missouri plans to spend $15 million in federal coronavirus aid on promoting tourism in the state, Gov. Mike Parson (R) announced Thursday.Parson called the tourism industry “a great way to support Missouri businesses” in his press briefing Thursday, adding “With all the other things going on, it’s still important people need to get out and enjoy life a little bit.”Tourism Director Stephen Foutes said Thursday that the money the state received…