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Massive utility legislation expected to boost Missouri power generation — and energy bills
A quip is a witty remark that brings a chuckle. Another kind of CWIP, however, is an extra charge on utility bills that critics say is nothing to laugh about.
The acronym stands for Construction Work in Progress, and it means allowing companies to put a charge to build a new generation plant on customer bills before it is producing power. A bill that passed the Missouri Senate last week would allow the charge for the first time since voters banned it as “unjust and unreasonable” with an initiative…
Study: Popular Low-Income Broadband Program Killed By Trumplicans Saved Taxpayers More Money Than It Cost
Last year Trumplicans killed a popular program that provided poor people with $30 off of their monthly broadband bill. The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was unsurprisingly very popular, with more than 23 million Americans benefitting at its peak. At the time, the GOP claimed they were simply looking to save money. The real reason, […]
Boeing CEO gives blunt assessment of company culture during all-hands call, reports say
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg — speaking Wednesday to company employees on site in St. Louis and thousands more tuning in online — gave a frank assessment of Boeing's culture and pushed workers to speak up when they see problems needing fixed, according to multiple media reports.
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Massive utility legislation expected to boost Missouri power generation — and energy bills
A quip is a witty remark that brings a chuckle. Another kind of CWIP, however, is an extra charge on utility bills that critics say is nothing to laugh about. The acronym stands for Construction Work in Progress, and it means allowing companies to put a charge to build a new generation plant on customer […]
Sultan: When you can’t rely on your government
Sultan writes: In addition to concerns about how Trump policies will affect an economy that has started to weaken, I’m worried about what haphazard mass firings mean for public safety.
Arch Madness tournament returns, boosts St. Louis economy
Arch Madness, the four-day college basketball tournament, returns to the Enterprise Center in downtown St. Louis, generating millions of dollars for the local economy over the years.
Plan to limit property taxes on vacation rentals endorsed in Missouri House
Radio station Hot 104.1, WHHL, lays off entire on-air staff
The station will reportedly begin simulcasting KMOX before baseball season begins.
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Disabled Iraq War Veteran Eric Rodriguez isn’t mincing words
Cardinals to hold Q&A sessions with team alumni this season
The St. Louis Cardinals are hosting a new event series, Cardinals Conversations, featuring Q&A sessions with team alumni, starting in April at Busch Stadium.
Warmer and breezy Friday, Even warmer into the new week
ST. LOUIS - Some clouds to start our Friday and the chance for a few sprinkles or a spot shower. The atmosphere has very dry air close to the surface so some of what is able to squeeze out of the clouds is evaporating before it reaches the ground. Skies will clear later Friday morning [...]
Friday, March 7 - Artistic views of environmental balance
The Mildred Kemper Art Museum is showing an exhibition of artists who use their work to call for a better balance between humans and our natural world. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin reports, some of the artwork grew from the work at an urban garden in the Old North neighborhood.
Boeing CEO warns needed culture shift will be ‘brutal to leadership’
Speaking in-person to employees in St. Louis, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg presented a progress report on his efforts to change Boeing’s culture, then took questions from employees.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Benmont Tench is embracing ‘The Melancholy Season’
It’s been over a decade since Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench released his debut solo album, You Should Be So Lucky, and he’s back with his sophomore…
Mark Vittert's Reflections: The doctor will see you now
I know this is unsolicited advice, but I feel it’s worthwhile: Go to the doctor.
Anxiety ‘off the charts’ as Social Security workers in KC fear looming Trump job cuts
Workers say they’re concerned that the swift reductions risk endangering the timely delivery of Social Security benefits and affect customer service.