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10-year-old missing out of south St. Louis County found safe
The most likely Medicaid cuts would hit rural areas the hardest
Working-age adults who live in small towns and rural areas are more likely to be covered by Medicaid than their counterparts in cities, creating a dilemma for Republicans looking to make deep cuts to the health care program. About 72 million people — nearly 1 in 5 people in the United States — are enrolled […]
$42.5 Billion Broadband Grant Program Being Rewritten To Benefit Elon Musk
We’ve often noted how there are $42.5 billion in broadband grants headed to the states courtesy of the 2021 infrastructure bill. The GOP voted against the bill, but have repeatedly turned around and taken credit for its looming benefits among our broadly misinformed electorate. And, as we predicted, they’re now redrafting key components of the […]
Missouri AG renews demand Planned Parenthood stop abortion procedure it isn’t offering
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is doubling down on his demand that Planned Parenthood stop performing a type of abortion that its clinics aren’t actually offering patients.
On Monday, Bailey issued a notice of an intent to serve a cease and desist letter to Planned Parenthood Great Plains, which operates clinics in the Kansas City metro and Columbia.
It’s an identical threat to the one Bailey issued earlier this month to Planned Parenthood Great Rivers, which operates clinics in the…
Nahed Chapman staff defend program after SLPS officials approve changes
Alton St. Pat's Pub Crawl Returns to Downtown Alton
ALTON - Everyone’s a little bit Irish in downtown Alton on Saturday, March 15 during the annual Alton St. Pat’s Pub Crawl. Join the fun from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find your pot o’ gold during the free to attend event which includes a total of 12 participating pubs and restaurants. A free shuttle will be available to take participants between locations. “The Pub Crawl has been a really popular St. Patrick’s Day event in Alton,” co-organizer Anne Fritz noted. “Each year there’s a new participating restaurant and lots of fun activities.” Enjoy outdoor entertainment in front of Morrison’s Irish Pub which will include Wild Geese from Noon to 4 p.m. and O’Foolain Irish Dancers at approximately 4 p.m. Tip a pint of green beer at the following locations: Bluff City Grill, Bossanova Restaurant & Lounge, Brown Bag Bistro, Bubby & Sissy’s, Catdaddy’s Tavern, Danny’s Lounge, Firehouse, FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar,
Bill allowing Missourians to deduct federal capital gains taxes hits roadblock in state Senate
But the cost to the state would be hefty: an estimated $334 million in the short term and over $200 million annually afterwards, according to a nonpartisan fiscal analysis.
Missouri House endorses plan to lower personal property tax rate
Under legislation sponsored by Rep. Richard West, R-Wentzville, the personal property tax rate would drop 50% over three years, potentially reducing tax revenues going to local governments by $909 million.
Buyer swoops in on historic Anheuser-Busch tavern in St. Louis
The Stork Inn in St. Louis' Dutchtown neighborhood was listed for sale at $272,000, said real estate broker Mona Parsley.
Holleman: Hawley keeps courting ‘working-class’ voters in effort to reorient the GOP
Still a conservative standard-bearer and irritant to liberals, Missouri’s senior U.S. senator is carving out position as legislator concerned with workers’ rights, blue-collar benefits.
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Quilt show at Queeny Park highlights Route 66 and more
The Queeny Park show will feature traditional and modern quilts, and some that celebrate Route 66.
Missouri AG renews demand Planned Parenthood stop abortion procedure it isn’t offering
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is doubling down on his demand that Planned Parenthood stop performing a type of abortion that its clinics aren’t actually offering patients. On Monday, Bailey issued a notice of an intent to serve a cease and desist letter to Planned Parenthood Great Plains, which operates clinics in the Kansas City […]
Berkeley Mayor Babatunde Deinbo dies after cancer battle
Berkeley Mayor Babatunde Deinbo passed away at his home on Monday at the age of 73, having been a prominent figure in north St. Louis County politics for 30 years and having been re-elected for his third term in April 2024.
Missouri energy customers will lose if utility companies are given blank checks
“How much profit is enough?” It was a question posed by an upset electric customer venting at a recent Public Service Commission hearing for an Ameren electricity rate hike. “At the expense of poor people and the elderly that are on fixed incomes,” he continued. The collective frustration made it clear customers are feeling the […]
Missouri House trying to roll back that paid sick leave we all voted for.
Wednesday, March 12 - MO Republicans enthusiastic about Trump's second term
Missouri Republicans who attended the recent Lincoln Days event say they are enthusiastic about the first few weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum reports, the state’s GOP leaders remain unwavering in their support — despite backlash over Trump’s early moves.
Spot rain south Wednesday, Gusty winds and evening storms Friday
ST. LOUIS - Some cloud cover may roll in and out Wednesday morning; otherwise, we are set up for another sunny and warm day with highs again near 80 F. Into Thursday morning, a storm system will pass to the south of the St. Louis region. Scattered showers and storms will be possible around daybreak [...]
Def Leppard launches bracket challenge to determine the band’s greatest anthem of all time
Def Leppard is trying to find out which of their songs is the favorite among fans.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just launched what they’re calling the On Through…