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Councilwoman Dunaway says COVID-19 turmoil played a role in not running again

1 year 8 months ago
St. Louis County Councilwoman Kelli Dunaway has announced that she will not seek another term in office. The Chesterfield Democrat represents the council’s 2nd District and says that political turmoil during the COVID-19 pandemic played a significant role in her decision not to run again. On the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, she also discusses rifts that developed between Democrats on the council.

U.S. Rep. Luetkemeyer is retiring. He wants his successor to rise above D.C. melodrama

1 year 8 months ago
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer is opting to retire in 2024, bringing an end to a congressional career in which he became a major figure on financial services issues. The St. Elizabeth Republican’s decision will likely prompt a sizable GOP primary to represent the state’s 3rd District, which takes in portions of the St. Louis area. On this episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Luetkemeyer reflects on his career and the future of the district.

You’re more likely to be promoted if you go into the office. Maybe.

1 year 8 months ago
I wonder if this is true? Over the past year, remote workers were promoted 31% less frequently than people who worked in an office, either full-time or on a hybrid basis, according to an analysis of two million white-collar workers by employment-data provider Live Data Technologies. Remote workers also get less mentorship, a gap that’s ...continue reading "You’re more likely to be promoted if you go into the office. Maybe."
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Sen. Schmitt says Congress needs to change spending mentality as another budget fight looms

1 year 8 months ago
U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt has more experience as a Missouri state senator than a U.S. senator, but after his first year in Washington he says he’s seen a big difference with how Congress handles funding for the federal government. In this wide-ranging interview on the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Schmitt discusses the latest budget standoff, funding for Ukraine, support for Israel and more.

19-Year-Old Charged With 2nd Subsequent Domestic Battery

1 year 8 months ago
GRANITE CITY - A 19-year-old from Granite City was recently charged with his second subsequent offense of domestic battery, according to Madison County court documents. Tanner A. Moxey, 19, of Granite City, was charged with one count of domestic battery - his second subsequent offense - on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Moxey was previously convicted of aggravated domestic battery in Madison County in 2022. In this most recent case, Moxey allegedly “caused bodily harm to … a family or household member, in that said defendant struck the victim about the head and face, causing injury,” according to court documents. Moxey was charged with a Class 4 felony. Court documents indicate he was remanded to be held in jail until his initial court appearance. The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt. All subjects charged with criminal offenses are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Several Charged With Meth Possession, Intent To Deliver In Madison County

1 year 8 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Several individuals have been charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine, three of whom have also been charged with intent to deliver, according to recently filed Madison County court documents. Edward D. Flaugher, 62, of Granite City, was charged with unlawful possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine on Jan. 3, 2024. Flaugher allegedly possessed 15 or more grams, but less than 100 grams, of a substance containing methamphetamine with the intent to deliver it, according to court documents. Flaugher was charged with a Class X felony and was released upon his signature of a Conditions of Pretrial Release Order. Christopher L. Price, 43, of Madison, was charged with unlawful possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine on Jan. 10, 2024. Court documents state Price “knowingly possessed with the intent to deliver five or more grams but less than 15 grams of methamphetamine.” Price was charged with a Class 1 felony and was released

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Two Charged With Controlled Substance Possession In Madison County

1 year 8 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Charges have recently been filed against two individuals for separate cases of possession of cocaine and fentanyl last November, according to recently filed Madison County court documents. Jaron S. Mullis, 34, of Granite City, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance on Nov. 24, 2023. Court documents state Mullis knowingly and unlawfully possessed a substance containing cocaine. Mullis was charged with a Class 4 felony and was released upon his signature of a Conditions of Pretrial Release Order. David W. Cheek, 58, of Belleville, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Cheek allegedly possessed an undisclosed amount of a substance containing fentanyl on Nov. 24, 2023, according to court documents. Cheek was charged with Class 4 felony and was released upon his signature of a Conditions of Pretrial Release Order. The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt. All

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