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I’m OK, you’re not

2 years 3 months ago
Paul Krugman posted this chart today from the Fed's annual survey of economic well-being: There are two interesting things here. First, if you look at the top line it's nearly flat. This is people reporting on their own finances, and COVID-19 had almost no effect at all. None. There's even a slight uptick in 2021, ...continue reading "I’m OK, you’re not"
Kevin Drum

Lobbyists Descend On California To Scuttle Right To Repair Efforts

2 years 3 months ago
While U.S. consumer protection is generally a hot mess, one promising bright spot continues to be the bipartisan traction seen on right to repair issues. For decades, tech giants across numerous sectors have attempted to monopolize repair, making it harder and more expensive to repair things you own due to repair center consolidation, annoying DRM, […]
Karl Bode

Cardinals plan to put more police in parking lots following car break-ins

2 years 3 months ago
Another weekend of car break-ins, a carjacking and groups of armed young adults in downtown St. Louis led Cardinals management to revamp security plans. Baseball fans will see more uniformed police officers and security guards outside the stadium, according to Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III. Police said Sunday they were investigating at least 30 different car break-ins at parking lots around Busch Stadium, with calls to police coming in during Sunday's Cardinals game. “We've been meeting…
Christine Byers

The Village of Glen Carbon Seeking Parade Participants and Grand Marshal Nominations

2 years 3 months ago
GLEN CARBON - 2023 marks the 131st year for Glen Carbon Homecoming, happening on Fri., June 16th and Sat., June 17th. The Glen Carbon Community Events Committee (CEC) is seeking nominations for a Grand Marshal for this year’s homecoming parade and additional parade participants are also encouraged to apply. Participation in the Glen Carbon Homecoming parade is free for local organizations, groups and businesses. Nomination forms for Grand Marshal are available on the Village website at www.glencarbonil.gov under Latest News and Updates. Nominees are accepted based on their exceptional volunteerism efforts in the community and volunteer forms must include specific examples. Grand Marshal nominations must also be willing to act as Grand Marshal and be available at 5 pm on Sat., June 17, 2023, to lead the parade. More information is available on the Village’s website. Main Street in Glen Carbon will be closed off to accommodate the parade and weekend activities, which include

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