St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones is asking for a state audit of Saint Louis Public Schools, as the district is embroiled in a staffing dustup, transportation problems and a large budget deficit weeks before the start of the school year.
In a letter to Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, Jones cited that she had "extremely limited authority over SLPS or the SLPS Board."
While she said the city would soon seek proposals for auditing services for the school board regarding the past three fiscal…
Donald Trump recently proposed eliminating income taxes on Social Security benefits. Why? No one knows. Maybe because low-income seniors already pay no tax on benefits, so it would mostly benefit the well off. And what Republican ever passed up the chance to make a regressive tax even more regressive? In any case, let's see what ...continue reading "The stupidest man in the world strikes again"
Grunge, Goth, Teen Pop, Spaghetti Straps, and butterfly clips – it’s all on the table. So, call your friends on the landline, we’re going to PROM! We’ll dance the night […]
Long-time FOX 2 investigative reporter Elliott Davis is leaving the newsroom on Aug. 2 after 45 years. Shirley Washington sat down with Davis for a one-on-one interview surrounding his retirement as well as the legacy he has built throughout his career.
Eight months after 17-year-old Jaimarcus P. McDaniel was shot and killed in Jennings, another teen is charged on a count of first degree murder. His brother said he's got "patience" for the ruling.
The introduction of this amendment follows the unprecedented Supreme Court decision in Trump v. United States , in which the Court determined that immunity from criminal prosecution covers a President’s “official acts” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and 26 of their Senate colleagues in introducing a constitutional amendment making clear that no one in the United States is above the law, including the President. In response to the Supreme Court’s unprecedented decision last month that Presidents are immune from prosecution for “official” actions, the amendment would clarify that Presidents and other federal officeholders are, in fact, accountable to the law for their actions. Specifically, the amendment states that every person holding a position of authority under the United States
On August 6, Missourians will go to the polls to decide some of the most important primary elections in recent memory. On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with Sarah Kellogg and Jo Mannies about the big things to look for when the results come in on Tuesday. Rosenbaum also talks with Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mike Hamra about his primary campaign.
Ballpark Village is hosting Taste of St. Louis this weekend and opened up at 5 p.m. Friday. This weekend features a great lineup for family-friendly events.
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