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That New York Times Profile

2 years 6 months ago
As some of you might have seen, this past weekend, the NY Times ran a very nice profile about me, written by Kashmir Hill. There’s not much to say about it, other than it was an interesting (if somewhat awkward-feeling) experience to be the subject of a story, rather than the journalist covering it. But […]
Mike Masnick

Missouri’s Back to School tax holiday pauses all local taxes for the first time

2 years 6 months ago
Since 2003, Missouri has set aside a weekend at the beginning of August when families won’t pay state tax on new clothes and school supplies as they prepare for the start of the school year. For just as long, every city, county and special district that imposes its own sales tax has had the authority to opt out of the Back to School tax holiday. With local sales taxes often matching or exceeding the state charge, the impact of the discount was limited. This year, for the first time, there will…
Rudi Keller

St. Louis police commander alleges he was passed over for promotion to police chief because he is white

2 years 6 months ago
A former front-runner to become St. Louis’ next police chief has sued the city alleging he was passed over for the promotion because he is white. St. Louis Lt. Col. Michael Sack and former Lt. Col. Lawrence O’Toole were the only remaining finalists for the job after Mayor Tishaura Jones conducted a national search to replace John Hayden in 2021. The four external candidates failed to show up for the written portion of the selection process, leaving the two internal commanders standing. Jones…
Christine Byers