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Cody Smith (2023)

2 years 6 months ago
Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek will have competition next year as he seeks a full four-year term. House Budget Chairman Cody Smith said on an episode of Politically Speaking that he will run in the GOP primary for the statewide office. The Carthage Republican said his experience leading the committee that helps craft the state’s budget sets him up well to be treasurer.

10 top spots for French fries in St. Louis

2 years 6 months ago
Much more than just a throwaway side dish, French fries, when done right, can be events unto themselves. And though anything deep-fried and covered in a sprinkle of salt will get the job done, these 10 area restaurants show just how extraordinary the
Cheryl Baehr

Lawmakers Demand Action on St. Louis Radioactive Waste

2 years 6 months ago
This story originally appeared in the Missouri Independent. Revelations that government officials and private companies downplayed or failed to fully investigate the dangers of radioactive waste in St. Louis sparked outrage among state and federal lawmakers Wednesday and a promise from U.S. Senator Josh Hawley to seek funding for residents who have become ill. At the heart of the bipartisan calls for action were the findings of a six-month joint investigation by the Missouri Independent, MuckRock and the Associated Press that delved into thousands of pages of previously-unreleased government documents detailing the St. Louis area’s legacy of contamination.
Allison Kite

Thursday, July 13, 2023 - Can the Cardinals bounce back?

2 years 6 months ago
The last place St. Louis Cardinals open the second-half of a frustrating season tomorrow at Busch Stadium against Washington. They are more than 11 games behind division leading Cincinnati and have their lowest winning percentage at the All-Star break since 1990.

Higher taxes on the wealthy would bolster Social Security, U.S. Senate Dems argue

2 years 6 months ago

WASHINGTON — U.S. senators debated Wednesday how best to resolve a funding cliff within Social Security that will lead to a quarter reduction in benefits in about a decade, absent action from Congress. Democrats on the Budget Committee, led by Chair Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, called for lawmakers to increase taxes on the country’s […]

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Jennifer Shutt