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Missouri auditor warns of vanishing state general revenue surplus as spending rises

4 months ago
Missouri’s budget faces a fiscal cliff by mid-2028 when accumulated surpluses will be depleted, state Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said in a report released Monday analyzing spending trends since 2000. The report, following soon after revenue projections estimating general revenue will be $400 million less than expected, warns that a recession could deplete the surplus even […]
Rudi Keller

State Department Exiles Critics to “Protect” Free Speech

4 months ago
Last week, Marco Rubio and the State Department revoked visas for five Europeans—including Imran Ahmed, a legal permanent resident in the US married to a US citizen—because they don’t like their speech about disinformation. The State Department’s justification? This form of speech suppression is necessary to protect free speech. This is merely the latest episode […]
Mike Masnick

Daily Deal: EDU Unlimited by StackSkills

4 months ago
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Winterfest

4 months ago

In downtown St. Louis, Kiener Plaza goes into overdrive for the holidays. Hosting Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s Winterfest, the space fills up with fan favorites such as ice skating, s’more […]

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Rachel Huffman

Grafton is Go-To Destination for New Year's Eve and Weekend

4 months ago
GRAFTON - Grafton is known for its New Year’s Eve fireworks and fun. Starting on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, and continuing through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, this weekend promises plenty of excitement in Grafton. Paula Jameson, who runs the Enjoy Grafton Facebook page , is eager to see people come out to Grafton and have a great weekend. “Grafton is really coming together as a family destination. I love that. It really showcases that around the holidays,” Jameson said.