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Federal court strikes down Alabama’s racist gerrymandering for a second time

2 years 3 months ago
Last year a federal court told Alabama that its congressional map was racially gerrymandered and "it's not close." They ordered the legislature to redraw its map so it would include two majority Black districts instead of one, and the Supreme Court upheld the ruling earlier this year. Republicans in Alabama responded very simply: they told ...continue reading "Federal court strikes down Alabama’s racist gerrymandering for a second time"
Kevin Drum

Worker Wellness Blog: How You Can Help Confront the Opioid Epidemic

2 years 3 months ago
by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]
Dede Hance

Daily Deal: HomeSpot Rugged Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

2 years 3 months ago
The HomeSpot Rugged Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker was built to keep up with your adventures. It deflects dust, dirt, and water – and is coated with a rubberized surface that you’ll feel comfortable bringing camping, rafting, and beyond. Best of all, this speaker truly delivers powerful sound that will fill even outdoor spaces with impressive audio. […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Missouri Senator Ben Brown Sued for Minimum Wage Law Violations

2 years 3 months ago
A Missouri state senator who rose to political prominence after defying pandemic-era lockdowns at his restaurant is being sued by a former employee for allegedly violating Missouri’s minimum wage law. Ben Brown (R-Washington) was elected to the Missouri Senate in 2022.
Ryan Krull

Trivers’ Broadway Tower Atrium Transformation Wins 2023 Metamorphosis Award

2 years 3 months ago
The renovation of the atrium at 100 N. Broadway in downtown St. Louis by local architecture, planning, urban design and interiors firm Trivers was recently named a winner of retrofit magazine’s 2023 Metamorphosis Awards. Now in its fifth year, the Metamorphosis Awards recognize architects, designers and contractors from across the United States for outstanding work […]
Dede Hance

Man identified in fatal north St. Louis shooting

2 years 3 months ago
Homicide detectives are investigating this shooting. Call them if you have any information at 314-444-5371. Call Crimestoppers at 1-866-371-8477 to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward.
Joe Millitzer

Armed Violence, Public Battery, Several Other Charges Filed In Jersey County

2 years 3 months ago
JERSEYVILLE - A wide range of charges including armed violence, battery in a public place, unlawful production of cannabis, and several more were filed in Jersey County over the past week, according to recent court filings. Steven A. Gold Jr., 22, of Jerseyville, was charged with armed violence (category three), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Court documents state that on Aug. 29, Gold unlawfully carried a loaded pistol on his person while in possession of a substance containing Vyvanse and while not on his own property or property he had been invited to. The pistol was allegedly “immediately accessible to the defendant at the time he carried it,” according to court documents. Gold was charged with one Class 2 felony for armed violence and two Class 4 felonies for controlled substance possession and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. His bail was set at $25,000. Shelly A. Reed, 51, of Brighton, was charged

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