From The New York Times: For years, America’s approach to education has been guided by an overly simplistic formula: 4+4 — the idea that students need four years of high school and four years of college to succeed in life. Even with this prevailing emphasis on college, around 40 percent of high schoolers do not enroll in […]
From St. Louis Magazine: Build-a-Bear founder Maxine Clark’s ambitious rehab of the long-vacant St. Luke’s Hospital on Delmar—is getting ready to roar into its next phase. That includes 81 additional apartments, a recreation center open to the community, and more. Construction should begin this summer. Once this phase is complete, the entire city block will […]
From Chicago Yimby: Chicago YIMBY continues its Sister Cities series with a look at three major projects underway in St. Louis, Missouri. The sprawling Midwestern city has experienced a wave of development in recent years, especially around Busch Stadium and with the addition of Jeanne Gang’s 100 Above The Park. This round-up highlights three significant projects: a […]
Pro-crypto senators are poised to pass a stablecoin bill, while failing to crack down on the Trump organization issuing one to collect payments from foreign governments.
SPRINGFIELD – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from illegally terminating billions in congressionally approved funding for electric vehicle infrastructure. In response to a presidential executive order, the Federal Highway Administration is withholding $117 million that it previously made available to Illinois for the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, hindering Illinois from achieving its goal of having 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030. “Once again, the Trump administration is attempting to usurp the power of the purse granted to Congress in our Constitution,” Raoul said. “Our transition to a clean energy future includes investing in electric vehicle infrastructure, which was rightfully acknowledged by Congress. I will continue to stand with my fellow attorneys general to fight back against the president’s illegal actions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined her colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee to discuss the Republican plan to cut $230 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which will take food away from seniors, children, and veterans while reducing demand for the food America’s farmers grow. Budzinski focused on the impact these cuts will have on the broader economy, such as grocery stores, truck drivers and farmers who take pride in putting food on people’s tables. It’s estimated that cutting SNAP by $230 billion would reduce farm revenue by $30 billion, causing additional harm to an already struggling farm economy. WATCH: Budzinski Slams House Republicans’ Plan to Cut SNAP for Working Families Budzinski’s remarks as prepared for delivery can be found below: Thank you – as you know, SNAP is a lifeline for families across the country. That’s been made crystal clear her
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 12 attorneys general, today filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in the coalition’s lawsuit to halt implementation of President Trump’s illegal tariffs. The motion seeks a court order pausing the tariffs imposed under four of the administration’s executive orders without congressional action. “Our states’ economies rely on international trade, particularly in Illinois, where agriculture is a top industry. The administration’s arbitrary tariffs will impose higher prices on goods our producers and residents rely on and result in unnecessary economic chaos,” Raoul said. “I am committed to continuing to partner with my colleagues to prevent hardworking Americans from footing the bill for the administration’s unlawful tariffs.” Raoul and the coalition’s motion asks the U.S. Court of International Trade to order federal agencies to stop collecting illegal tariffs
With about a week left in the Missouri legislative session, lawmakers are considering a measure that would protect those who call for help for someone in need at a party.
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