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St. Louis County bill is aimed at keeping panhandlers off the roadways

2 years 4 months ago
The St. Louis County Council debated a bill Tuesday night that would push all pedestrians to use sidewalks and crosswalks. Otherwise, they could face consequences. Critics of the bill argued it unfairly targets the homeless community. St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas sponsored the bill in the name of public safety, saying the council needs to do something about the number of crashes involving pedestrians. The council voted 5-2 in favor of perfecting this bill. The next step would be final…
Laura Barczewski

Yet Another Prosecutor Leaves Kim Gardner's Office

2 years 4 months ago
For the third time in as many weekdays, an assistant circuit attorney parted ways with Kim Gardner's office yesterday. Kiersten Heiman gave notice Tuesday that she is resigning from the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office, a source familiar with the office says. Heiman's job was to present cases before the grand jury, the group of citizens who decide if there is ample evidence upon which prosecutors can issue indictments.
Ryan Krull

Bureaucratic hurdles stymie Missouri families seeking help affording child care

2 years 4 months ago

CALIFORNIA, Missouri — A federal subsidy program administered by the state helps Christa Swillum cover child care for her three young children. Without the subsidy, which cuts her daycare bill in half, the single mother wouldn’t be able to afford the $1,600-a-month cost. But getting the assistance took nearly eight months, as she had to […]

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Clara Bates