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Reps. Robin Kelly, Cicilline, Lee, Morelle, Panetta, Pascrell Introduce Federal Firearm Licensee Act

2 years 6 months ago
WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) led the introduction of the Federal Firearm Licensee Act. This legislation, first introduced in 2021 would update sections in the U.S. Code directed at federal firearms licensees (FFLs) that have not been updated in 30 years. The current rules insulate rogue firearms dealers who engage in unlawful practices from enforcement action and frustrate law enforcement efforts to curb gun trafficking and violence in our communities. Congresswoman Kelly is joined by Reps. David Cicilline (D-RI), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Bill Pascrell (D-NJ), Joe Morelle (D-NY), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) as co-leads of the legislation. The legislation has been endorsed by Everytown, Brady, Giffords, Moms Demand Action, and March for our Lives. The federal government’s current approach to governing licensed firearm dealers is inadequate to meet the business, technological and cultural realities of the 21st century. The bill modernizes regulations

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Developer Hopes to Create a New “Arts District” in Kirkwood

2 years 6 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  A developer hopes to create a new “arts district” by the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, centered around the developer’s planned luxury condominium complex near the theater. Condo developer Mark Mehlman plans a five-story, 42-unit luxury condominium complex on 1.5 acres at 120-150 E. Monroe, across the street from the 38,000-square-foot Kirkwood […]
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AGC Economist Dismisses a 2023 Recession

2 years 6 months ago
From Construction Dive:  Strong job openings, wage growth and robust investment into equipment, IT and overall plant construction indicate the U.S. economy should avoid a recession this year, said Ken Simonson, chief economist for Associated General Contractors of America, during an AGC webinar on the construction outlook. Manufacturing and infrastructure projects, boosted by the Infrastructure Investment and […]
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AHM Plans Third Morgan Ford Development

2 years 6 months ago
From NEXTSTL:  AHM Group is proposing what would be their third new construction development along Morgan Ford in the Tower Grove South neighborhood. The four-story apartment building would be at the corner of Morgan Ford and Juniata. The architect is JEMA who were the architects for AHM’s other two developments nearby, MoFo and Yio. AHM already has ownership of the existing buildings at […]
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Do Generations Matter?

2 years 6 months ago
Prospect co-founder Paul Starr and staff writer Lee Harris discuss the question.
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Successful Debut for CITYPARK MLS Stadium

2 years 6 months ago
From HOK:  CITYPARK, the home of St. Louis CITY SC, opened its doors for its first Major League Soccer (MLS) game on March 4. Media outlets, including Fast Company, Sportico and Sports Business Journal, gave rave reviews of the city’s new soccer stadium. Designed by HOK and Snow Kreilich Architects, the 22,500-seat stadium, anchors a mixed-use […]
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What Women Workers Say Needs to Change in Construction

2 years 6 months ago
From Construction Dive:  It’s no secret that construction has a problem recruiting and retaining women. A new survey from the nonprofit National Center for Construction Education & Research highlights the unique benefits women bring to construction, obstacles they encounter getting into and staying in the industry and advice on what contractors can do about it. The need for […]
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Saint Louis Bank Seeks Receiver for Another Downtown Property

2 years 6 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  A bank is seeking a receiver for another hotel in downtown St. Louis, a move that could show a lack of confidence in the market, according to an analyst. Saint Louis Bank on Thursday asked the St. Louis Circuit Court to appoint a receiver for the 88-room boutique Hotel Indigo, 501 […]
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Dodge: Construction Planning Bounces Back

2 years 6 months ago
From Construction Dive:  Dive Brief:After posting a steep decline to begin 2023, the Dodge Momentum Index rebounded 1.9% in February, providing further evidence that an economic soft landing could be in the cards for construction. The uptick in the DMI, a forward-looking gauge of construction planning, was led by a 2.9% increase in the institutional component. […]
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Vince Bennett on the Future of McCormack Baron Salazar

2 years 6 months ago
From The St. Louis America: Vincent R. Bennett is CEO of MBA Properties, Inc. and president of McCormack Baron Salazar, where he oversees all aspects of operations and manages a multi-disciplinary team of design, construction, legal, finance, and project management staff across the country. Headquartered in downtown St. Louis, McCormack Baron Salazar employs almost 600 employees across […]
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Construction Dive’s Construction Champions 2023

2 years 6 months ago
From Construction Dive:  Not long ago, it was unusual to find more than just a few women working in a skilled trade or leading a team on a construction project. While women still only make up a little more than 14% of the construction workforce, more join the industry as superintendents, project managers, department directors, CEOs and tradesworkers every […]
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