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Former Republican legislator Bob Onder jumps into congressional race

1 year 1 month ago
Former state Sen. Bob Onder announced Friday that he’s no longer running for lieutenant governor and will instead seek the GOP nomination in the 3rd Congressional District. Onder is the second high-profile candidate to enter the race to replace U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, who announced he was retiring when his term ends this year. Republican state Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman announced her bid for the seat last month. Luetkemeyer’s exit is expected to trigger a crowded Republican primary for…
Jason Hancock

'Imminent and unavoidable': Teamsters say Anheuser-Busch workers may strike as early as March 1

1 year 1 month ago
Anheuser-Busch has one more opportunity to commit to union member job security, Teamsters said Thursday. If the company's next offer doesn't meet union member standards, around 5,000 will go on strike as soon as March 1. "The halting of beer production at Anheuser-Busch's U.S. breweries appears imminent and unavoidable," Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien said. "They have a harsh reality awaiting them when Anheuser-Busch breweries are empty, and Teamsters are on the streets." The negotiations…
Hunter Bassler and Laura Barczewski

'Nobody's taking any action against you guys': St. Louis building commissioner apologizes to Bar:PM for condemnation letter

1 year 2 months ago
Forty-five days after a police SUV crashed through the brick front wall of Bar:PM, two city officials showed up at the scene and made in-person attempts to de-escalate tensions with the bar owners and their landlords who own the building. Frank Oswald, the St. Louis building commissioner, showed up with one of his aides, offered an apology, and hand-delivered a letter stating that the damaged building would not be condemned nor would the owners be forced to pay fines while it awaits repair. He also…
Mark Maxwell