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Missouri lawmakers hold back on public defender plans for marijuana money

5 months 1 week ago
As Missouri lawmakers debate the $47.9 billion state budget, they are also deciding how to spend an unexpectedly large chunk of cash from sales taxes collected from marijuana dispensaries. The nearly $86 million paid by recreational cannabis users is constitutionally required to be divided up evenly between funds benefiting veterans, public defenders and programs that […]
Rebecca Rivas

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office Remembers 15-Year Anniversary Of Loss Of Veteran Sheriff's Deputy Reid

5 months 1 week ago
BELLEVILLE — The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department is remembering the 15-year anniversary of the death of Deputy Sheriff Lamont C. Reid, who died on duty after suffering a heart attack. He died on March 26, 2010. Reid, 55, was assisting in the search for a suicidal man when he collapsed during a shift meeting during that time. The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office said at that time Reid was immediately transported to Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Deputy Reid has been with the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office for more than 20 years. Reid was survived by his wife and three children.

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Area Spring Entertainment

5 months 1 week ago

    Jewish Film Festival – March 30 – April 8   St. Louis Jewish Film Festival   In its 30th season, the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival returns to its new home at the B&B Theatres in Creve Coeur for two weeks of cinema excellence from March 30 – April 8, 2025. Dramas, documentaries, […]

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St. Louis County Prop B on April 8th ballot

5 months 1 week ago

Letter to the editor March, 2025 COUNTY PROPOSITION B, does B stand for BAD? In our County of a million people, we depend on the Government for Health, Safety, Transportation, Code enforcement, Recreation and more so must take ballot changes seriously and avoid long term remedies for a short-term problem. April 8 St. Louis County […]

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Cracks in the Wall

5 months 1 week ago
Today on TAP: Opposition to Trump is growing. That will embolden more opposition.
Robert Kuttner