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The macroeconomic dynamic duo of Christina Romer and David Romer has a new paper out. It starts with a question: This paper revisits one of the fundamental questions of macroeconomics: Does monetary policy matter? I didn't even realize this was an open issue. Luckily, the answer is "yes," and R&R go on to estimate the ...continue reading "Has the Fed affected inflation yet?"

The Freedom Community Center’s report challenges “public safety,” the dominant reason judges and prosecutors cite for bail hearing recommendations and decisions.

Attorney General Andrew Bailey loses first to battles over expansive rule trying to ban gender-affirming care.

"Chihuly in the Garden 2023" runs May 2-Oct. 15. There are 19 works across the garden’s 79 acres, as well as an installation of smaller works and drawings in the Sachs Museum.

"Chihuly in the Garden 2023" runs May 2-Oct. 15. There are 19 works across the garden’s 79 acres, as well as an installation of smaller works and drawings in the Sachs Museum.

The judge said Gardner's office is a "rudderless ship of chaos" and found the no-shows on a pending assault case could amount to "disdain and disrespect for the court."

Attorney General Andrew Bailey loses first to battles over expansive rule trying to ban gender-affirming care.

“We have to be real about where we are today, not 30 years ago.”

Living in St. Louis means having some knowledge of the city’s remarkable claims to fame. Gateway Arch National Park, St. Louis’ signature accent, the infamous, vertically sliced St. Louis bagel and being the site of the 1904 World’s Fair. The Missouri History Museum looks to tell the complete history of the fair by revamping their exhibit on the fair to prominently feature perspectives and interpretations of people of color at the turn of the century.

Kwame Building Group (KWAME) has completed construction of a $3.1 million, 0.53-mile segment of Great Rivers Greenway’s St. Vincent Greenway, from Trojan Park to Robert L. Powell Place in Wellston, MO. Work included demolishing existing sidewalks along the route and replacing them with a 10-foot-wide, multi-use paved path. A small pocket park, including a raised […]

The St. Peters Board of Aldermen is expected to vote Thursday night on a resolution that calls on the federal and state governments to update these regulations in light of the recent Ohio train derailment. 

The Loop Trolley began service Thursday and will operate for the summer season until October.

S. M. Wilson & Co. has expanded its field operations team leadership by promoting Steve Williams, Craig Cox, Mike Ashley, Eric Baumgartner and Ryan Phipps from Project Superintendent to General Superintendent. A growing portfolio of work and backlog combined with the firm’s efforts to continuously improve and innovate led to the creation of the positions. […]

Here's what you need to know about “The Lou” if you’re coming to visit.

Hi-Pointe Drive-In, known for its burgers and shakes, will open its newest location early this summer in Edwardsville.

Currently, it takes a simple majority to amend the state's constitution, which Republican lawmakers say is too low. The bill would require 57% of the vote.