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Congressman Eric Burlison wants the federal filibuster to look like the Missouri filibuster

18 hours 19 minutes ago
On a special edition of Politically Speaking, Congressman Eric Burlison talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum about why he wants the federal filibuster to resemble the Missouri Senate's filibuster. In the U.S. Senate, a filibuster doesn't require anyone to talk or exert much energy. In the Missouri Senate, a senator or senators can hold the floor as long as they want either until they stand down or until there's a forced vote.

US Senate displays sharp divisions over SAVE voting bill demanded by Trump

19 hours 20 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators debated Wednesday whether the federal government should change how Americans register to vote and cast a ballot, with Republicans maintaining alterations are necessary to safeguard elections and Democrats arguing a new law would add unnecessary obstacles. Tensions over the issue were on full display when Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., […]
Jennifer Shutt

Protesters of Iran war spotlight children killed in school bombing

19 hours 20 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — Against a backdrop of children’s backpacks and shoes Wednesday, congressional Democrats protested President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, specifically denouncing an early U.S. strike that killed more than 100 elementary school students in the country’s southern city of Minab. The lawmakers attended the installation organized by peace advocacy group Win Without War nearly […]
Ashley Murray

Edwardsville Approves Construction Of Nearly $4 Million 'Goshen Commons' Pedestrian Plaza

19 hours 47 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE – A section of St. Louis Street in Edwardsville is set to become a pedestrian plaza and outdoor recreation space. City Council members voted 5-1 to pass a $3.95 million contract with S.M. Wilson for the construction of Goshen Commons on March 16, 2026. Alderman William Krause cast the sole vote against the contract, citing concerns about the high cost. The construction of Goshen Commons is set to transform one block of St. Louis Street from North Main Street to North 2nd