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Qualifying energy-efficient appliances will be exempt from state and local sales tax when purchased April 19-25.

The Goley Companies  has announced that Premier Insulation of Lawrenceburg, KY and All-Tech Insulation & Spray Foam of Clarksville, TN have joined its family of companies. Founded in 1973, the Goley Companies is a third-generation insulation services company. Services include insulation, air sealing, firestopping, and energy testing for both residential and commercial clients. With headquarters in […]

From LA Times: Rams owner Stan Kroenke plans to build a state-of-the-art team headquarters as part of a residential and retail project at Warner Center in Woodland Hills that could cost more than $10 billion. Kroenke and global architectural firm Gensler plan to submit its proposal to Los Angeles city officials within the coming weeks. […]

The Supreme Court yesterday effectively provided the executive branch with a technical manual for legally disappearing people to foreign slave labor camps. While claiming to require “due process,” the Court’s ruling dismantles real protections by treating fundamental human rights violations as mere procedural technicalities that can be overcome with minimal paperwork. We’ve been covering this […]

From The New York Times:  Increased federal spending in recent years has helped to improve U.S. ports, roads, parks, public transit and levees, according to a report released on Tuesday by the American Society of Civil Engineers. But that progress could stagnate if those investments, some of which were put on hold after President Trump […]

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Chancellor James T. Minor addressed the evolving landscape of higher education in statements released on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, emphasizing the need for academic program assessments to align with industry demands and student interests. Minor outlined the importance of program reviews in ensuring financial sustainability and maintaining a high-quality academic experience. In addressing the financial narrative surrounding academic changes, Minor clarified that SIUE is not facing a financial crisis. "At the beginning of the fiscal year, we adopted a budget that included a planned $10M structural deficit," he said. "This could have been easily resolved by quietly announcing a 2% budget cut and maintaining the status quo. Instead, we decided to manage more aggressively with the intent of introducing changes to our budgeting processes, executing a more dynamic enrollment management plan, and addressing efficiencies in ou

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A day in Manhattan as markets whipsaw amid the Trump tariff debacle

The 2025 Glasma Conference hosted by Third Degree Glass and Studio Glass Batch at the beginning of March welcomed some of the most talented and well-recognized glass artists to TDG […]

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Museum of Illusions Goes Retro this Spring inviting Millennials and Gen Z to relive the 90s and 2000s. This event combines mind-bending illusions with retro pop culture elements, including nostalgic […]

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For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]

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In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the iconic Eads Bridge, Eads Bridge at 150 examines the complexities of its design, its construction, and the role it has played since it opened […]

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Made literally from land, Pueblo pottery is one of America’s most enduring art forms, and the innovative exhibition Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery connects a remarkable group […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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From Facilities Drive:  The tariffs the Trump administration announced on Wednesday will lead to higher costs on building materials and HVAC, plumbing and electrical equipment — all sectors of the economy integral to facilities operations, according to industry analyst estimates. Building material companies, including Masco and Shaw, have either already raised prices in anticipation of the tariffs or are […]

Cities and states fighting a historic measles outbreak find themselves undermined by the Trump administration as they struggle to provide crucial vaccinations and overcome disinformation. As of this week, cases were nearing 650 in 22 states, on track to reach a 34-year high. A second unvaccinated child died of measles in West Texas last week. […]

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins' office is investigating a complaint that St. Louis County Executive Sam Page's administration spent public money to oppose a ballot proposition being voted on Tuesday.

From KBIA:  More than 15,000 unionized construction workers and their families relied on MU Health Care’s contract with Anthem to receive medical care. Now that the contract between Anthem and MU Health Care has ended, the workers that build and maintain Missouri and Kansas’ critical infrastructure are left in limbo. “Their refusal to negotiate in […]

From UMSL Daily:  The conversation took place as part of STL TechWeek to highlight the growing need for geospatial leaders. New career opportunities are arising around the globe every day for people skilled in using geospatial technology and deploying geographic information systems to explain or address challenges. A growing number of those jobs are concentrated […]

Contemporary Productions President Steve Schankman discusses the importance of St. Louis concerts including historic appearances from the Grateful Dead and the Rolling Stones, and the upcoming Evolution Fest.