From St. Louis Business Journal: The U.S. construction industry is staring down a number of uncertainties heading into 2025. Perhaps the biggest unknown is how President-elect Donald Trump’s policies — especially around tariffs and immigration — will affect the cost of construction materials and the availability of labor. But the direction of the U.S. economy, […]
BUSHNELL- Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), local leaders, and Marshalltown Hammer Company leadership to announce new investments in Bushnell. In support of the project, the State of Illinois provided a $5 million grant to enable Marshalltown Hammer to acquire and establish operations in the former Vaughan & Bushnell facility. “Economic prosperity for the working families of Illinois ought to be our state’s North Star,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Today, we celebrate an important milestone, securing jobs, facility improvements for this storied institution. Thanks to the collaboration of State and local partners, the resilience of the people of Bushnell, the great folks at Marshalltown Hammer, and an assist from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity – the city will continue to prosper, and the families of this region will have an opportunity to thrive.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement following Matt Gaetz withdrawing from consideration to be Attorney General: “A qualified nominee for the highest position in law enforcement in America must be honest and complete in disclosing his background. Mr. Gaetz did not meet that standard. “It’s time for Donald Trump to put forward a serious nominee for Attorney General who will fight for equal justice for all Americans. The Senate must uphold its constitutional responsibility of advice and consent on this critical position.”
From KSDK: The Missouri Department of Transportation is sharing its latest plans for major changes to Interstate 64 in St. Louis, including replacing or rehabbing bridges and changing traffic flow to make for a smoother commute. The specific corridor of I-64 is between Kingshighway Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue. It’s a multi-million dollar investment to also […]
Mayors of Missouri's four largest cities, including St. Louis mayor Tishaura Jones, recently sent a letter to Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe, urging him to prioritize efforts to combat youth gun violence.
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The leader of John Beal Roofing said the company implemented new protocols after its former chief financial officer was arrested in a $2.1 million embezzlement scheme. Richard D. Zellner, 66, of O’Fallon, Missouri, was sentenced Nov. 8 to 41 months in federal prison for using company funds to pay off $2.1 […]
An E. coli outbreak that sickened Rockwood Summit High School students has now risen to 97 cases and is linked to five events hosted by the same catering company last week, health officials said Tuesday.
Three parents of high school students are suing the catering company. A fourth lawsuit was filed by an adult who ate at one of the events and later tested positive by for E. coli.
Bill Marler, a food safety lawyer for Marler Clark, has handled thousands of E. coli cases like this one for the past…
Did you know that housing prices increased as much under Trump as they have under Biden? They did: If you adjust for inflation the increase is bigger under Trump than Biden. Unexpected, perhaps, but true.
From KMOV: Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis is undergoing a transformation, driven by millions in new investments and development. The area, once a commercial and garment district, is being eyed once again as a key part of downtown St. Louis. “I think the more development that goes on, the more people will come, the […]
Former Journey frontman Steve Perry has shared a new video for the song “Call Me Irresponsible,” which features his late father, Ray Perry. “My father, Ray Perry, was a singer and when I was…
EAST ST. LOUIS – A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging the former Wayne City police chief with selling forfeited items confiscated by the department for his personal benefit. Anson Fenton, 46, of Belle Rive, is facing one count of misapplication of property from federally funded programs and one count of interstate transportation of stolen property. “Officials in positions of power must be held to the highest ethical standard, and those accused of defrauding the public will be held accountable,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. Asset forfeiture is a legal process to confiscate the means or proceeds of a crime and can apply to a range of property, including money, vehicles, and real estate, among other assets. Wayne City stores forfeited items at the Wayne City Police Department until city officials pass an ordinance to authorize the sale of the property. “During our investigation, the ISP Special Investigations Unit found evidence
Names that have been floated as potential attorney general nominees include Jeff Jensen, a former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, and Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey.
In each of our monthly newsletters, Trailnet features a member of our community who is working toward Trailnet’s vision of Streets for All. In November 2024, we featured Ryan Hanlon. …
The trustees of Missouri’s largest state employee retirement system voted Thursday to prohibit the use of pension funds for political contributions. The Missouri State Employees Retirement System board, responding to donations made this year by two smaller systems, made it the responsibility of the executive director to make sure money doesn’t flow into campaigns for […]
Somehow, Hertz continues to be an ongoing concern, in both senses of the word. The company that made itself infamous by repeatedly trying to get innocent renters arrested for car theft tried to put all of that behind it with a $168 million class-action lawsuit settlement in 2022. The company then pledged to do better […]
Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz announced Thursday he’s withdrawing as President-elect Donald Trump’s planned nominee for attorney general days after securing the appointment.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey had been a finalist before Gaetz was named as nominee.
Gaetz’s path to Senate confirmation was highly unlikely following years of investigations about alleged drug usage and payments for sex, including with an underage girl. He submitted his resignation to Congress last…
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