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As Dad and I watched at the polling place, he would try to put in perspective the sacrifices that had been made just so “that line of people” could cast their ballots.

Cynara Velazquez became familiar with Michael Halow over the summer.  Velazquez is an organizer with the California nonprofit called Cannabis Education Project that San Diego County hired in March to implement its social-equity cannabis program. The group largely helps people who were imprisoned for cannabis apply for a license to sell or grow marijuana.  That’s how her team met Halow.  At one of the county’s informational sessions, organizers saw Halow pass out business cards, she said,…

"My job for 20 years was to put people in the penitentiary," John Frank said. "This is the one time I’m asking someone to let a person out of prison.”

Othel Moore's family released the video because they wanted to prevent it from happening again. The video is disturbing and should be viewed with discretion.

Kimberley Mathis will represent Councilman Dennis Hancock in court after the county's prosecuting attorney accused him of violating Missouri's nepotism clause this summer.

In an apparent attempt to lose whatever international support they still retain, Israel voted overwhelmingly yesterday to kick out UNRWA from Gaza. UNRWA distributes the vast majority of aid to Gaza, and no other organization has the know-how and the personnel to take its place. They're indispensable. But everybody's most loathed prime minister just shrugged: ...continue reading "Israel decides to cut off aid to Gaza"

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  Gov. Mike Parson last week rescinded 177 executive orders, some issued in the 1980s, that he deemed no longer “necessary or applicable.” It was seemingly an innocuous action, framed as an effort to clean up past governor’s orders. But buried within the dozens of rescinded old executive orders was one that […]

Edwardsville, IL — Today, Jay Keeven, candidate for State Representative is proud to announce the endorsement of Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor. Sheriff Connor, a well-respected leader dedicated to upholding safety and accountability across Madison County, praised Keeven’s extensive background in law enforcement, commitment to public safety, and collaborative approach to public service. "Jay Keeven has spent his career serving with integrity and working to keep our families safe," said Sheriff Connor. "I know Jay will bring that same commitment to Springfield, where we need leaders focused on protecting our communities and holding public officials accountable. I am proud to endorse Jay Keeven for State Representative ." "I am honored to have the support of Sheriff Jeff Connor," said Keeven. "Sheriff Connor’s dedication to our community is unmatched, and his endorsement underscores my commitment to protecting our families and advocating for integrity i

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Another former St. Louis Alderman could face federal prison after a new indictment over alleged car insurance fraud. 

Pharmacies care for our communities by providing vital health services on "Main Street." But because of the predatory behavior of the managed care industry, it's the pharmacists that need care right now, a former industry leader writes.

Design/Build general contractor, Keystone Construction Company, has begun construction of the new $60 million CarShield Sportsplex© AAA Hockey & Futbol facility in Chesterfield, Missouri. Scheduled to complete in January 2025, the world-class indoor and outdoor sports facility will be one of the largest in the Midwest. It will accommodate the growing CarShield AAA Hockey & […]

The St. Louis County Police Department is teaming up with more than 15 local restaurants to raise money for injured Ferguson officer Travis Brown.