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Missouri House Democratic leader chides Senate colleagues for not fighting tax plan

2 months ago
An intraparty schism opened Thursday among legislative Democrats as the party’s leader in the Missouri House blasted state Senate Democrats for their silence during a 70-minute debate on a proposal to replace the state income tax with increased sales taxes. Speaking to reporters at a news conference, House Minority Leader Ashley Aune of Kansas City […]
Rudi Keller

Will Missouri incarcerate its economic future?

2 months ago
Missouri has hastily passed a sweeping crime bill that moves the state in the wrong direction. The law — signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe — bundles together expanded pathways for certifying adolescents ages 14 to 18 as adults and the expansion and standardization of mandatory minimum sentences. This legislation will push more teenagers into the […]
Dennis Boyd Jr.

Strong thunderstorms Friday night will usher in weekend cool down

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Friday will be a warm and breezy day with a mix of clouds and sunshine and highs in the mid- to upper 80s. There is a slight chance of a pop afternoon shower or storm, but that is not the main event. Strong thunderstorms will develop over northwest Missouri Friday afternoon, quickly [...]
Angela Hutti

Friday, April 17 - A turning tide in St. Charles County?

2 months ago
St. Charles County has developed a reputation as a Republican stronghold over the last two decades. But recent municipal election results point to the fast-growing county becoming more competitive. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum reports on what the future may hold for St. Charles County politics.