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County prosecutor's office drops nepotism case against councilman

2 months 1 week ago
Less than a month into office, St. Louis County Prosecutor Melissa Price Smith announced Friday she reached a settlement in a nepotism case filed by her predecessor Wesley Bell. As part of the agreement, Price Smith dismissed a lawsuit against Councilman Dennis Hancock, who was accused of nepotism for hiring his stepdaughter. The county executive's staff estimated a protracted legal battle might have cost up to $100,000, which would have been paid for by taxpayers. In return, Hancock agreed to…
Kelsi Anderson

Gov. Mike Kehoe holds to tax cut pledge as he forecasts a tighter Missouri budget

2 months 1 week ago
The Missouri state budget will be tighter in coming years as the state finishes spending federal aid distributed for recovery from the COVID pandemic, but Gov. Mike Kehoe said Thursday he remains committed to his promise to end the state income tax. Speaking to editors and publishers attending the Missouri Press Association Day at the Capitol, Kehoe said one of his priorities for cutting taxes this year is to exempt capital gains — the profits from sale of investments like a business or stocks.…
Rudi Keller

Missouri cannabis trade group offers compromise in fight over regulating intoxicating hemp

2 months 1 week ago
Arguably the biggest opponent of unregulated intoxicating hemp products said it’s willing to concede to allowing hemp-THC drinks to continue to be sold in grocery and liquor stores. “We are working through and very excited about the possibility of developing a carve out for low-THC hemp drinks,” said Tom Robbins, a lobbyist for the Missouri Cannabis Trade Association during a Senate committee hearing Wednesday. The legislative battle to regulate intoxicating hemp products kicked off Wednesday…
Rebecca Rivas