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A look at how tariffs, deportations and more of Trump’s proposals could affect housing costs
Americans hand over a huge chunk of their paycheck for a roof over their heads. Policymakers are looking out for indications of what President-elect Donald Trump plans to do to ease housing costs next year after an election where voters were laser-focused on the economy. Housing accounted for 32.9% of consumers’ spending in 2023, making it the […]
Holleman: Move to oust Dennis Hancock has shaky future
One day before a scheduled court hearing, Wesley Bell's office said more investigation on the case was needed — even though move to unseat Hancock began Aug. 27
Republicans: Helping Poor People And Minorities Afford Broadband Is Illegal Now, Sorry
We’ve noted more than once that the 2021 infrastructure bill is poised to deliver $42.5 billion in broadband subsidies to the states. A lot of that money will be thrown in the lap of incumbents with long histories of empty promises, but a lot of it will be leveraged for genuine, major improvements in broadband […]
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Missouri legislature to tackle border security, immigration
(The Center Square) – Missouri state Sen. Jill Carter, R-Granby, plans to file bills in the state legislature to increase border security measures and ensure law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to combat increasing border-related crimes.
Testing lettuce, seizing pimentos: How St. Louis County tracked the E. coli outbreak
Understanding RSV vaccines: A conversation with a SLU infectious disease specialist
Dr. Sarah George, of Saint Louis University's Center for Vaccine Development, shares why RSV remains a significant concern and what the new vaccine recommendations mean for different age groups.
Missouri releases latest school scores. Underperforming districts get reprieve.
School districts will now be judged on their average performance over three years and can’t drop an accreditation level until 2026, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education officials say.
Missouri judge upholds state’s restrictions on transgender health care for minors
The law that initially took effect in 2023 will stay in effect.
CBC hockey player was hit by stray bullet on I-55, police say. ‘We are coming for you.’
Department spokesman Mitch McCoy said detectives now believe that Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a stray bullet on Saturday night and was not targeted in the shooting.
A conversation with MJ Unpacked CEO and co-founder George Jage
Jage brought the nation’s largest cannabis trade show to St. Louis in early November.
A conversation with MJ Unpacked CEO and co-founder George Jage
Jage brought the nation’s largest cannabis trade show to St. Louis in early November.
Neman: You'd better watch out — the holidays are coming
The holidays are stressful, but we can make it through if we eat enough cookies.
Should attorneys general be elected or selected?
Donald Trump announced that loyalist Pam Bondi is his pick for the next U.S. Attorney General. From 2011 to 2019, Bondi served as the Attorney General of Florida. In early 2020, Bondi was one of then-President Donald Trump’s defense lawyers during his first impeachment trial. Later that year, Bondi repeated unsubstantiated claims by Trump that there had […]
Travel gifts for St. Louisans on the go
Shop local while exploring beyond the city.
St. Louis food-inspired ideas for holiday gift baskets
With the holiday season quickly approaching, St. Louis shopkeepers are already curating offerings for everyone on your gift list.
Best restaurants in St. Louis
100-plus top dining establishments across the metro area
Where to shop local in St. Louis on Small Business Saturday
This holiday season, consider these lovely local options while shopping small and keeping your dollars circulating among neighbors.
New cocktail destination Off Elm in Webster Groves opens November 29
The team from The Vandy and STL Barkeep is behind the project.
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