A few years ago the Trump DOJ and FCC rubber-stamped the Sprint T-Mobile merger without heeding expert warnings that it would stifle competition, kill jobs and slowly raise rates. Working closely with T-Mobile and Dish, the FCC and DOJ “antitrust enforcers” unveiled what they claimed was a “fix” for these problems: they’d cobble together a fourth major […]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The office of St. Louis County Executive Sam Page released subpoenas Monday night related to a federal investigation involving a COVID-19 relief kickback scheme. Former St. Louis County employee Tony Weaver was indicted in the scheme on Tuesday, June 7. The county originally denied requests to release the subpoenas last [...]
The Federal Trade Commission last week announced what some believe could be a game-changer when it comes to the rising cost of prescription drugs. The agency — which is meant to protect fair competition — said it would look into the murky practice by which drugmakers grant rebates and other fees to insurer-owned pharmacy middlemen […]
ST. LOUIS - Free Trip Tuesday is sponsored by Ryan Kelley, The Home Loan Expert. Win a trip to Silver Dollar City in Branson on Tuesday, June 21. It includes a two-night stay for a family of four. The winner will also get four tickets to Silver Dollar City, White Water outdoor water park, and the Showboat Branson Belle. Along with those [...]
It's one of the coolest landmarks in St. Louis, but Ted Drewes owners say they can't open their Grand location due to staffing shortages.
"I started out at the Grand Avenue store and love the place. I really really want to get it open, but the dilemma I have is that I barely have enough people to staff this store," owner Travis Dillon said standing outside the Chippewa location. "I just can’t operate the other one and be efficient in both."
Dillon said they're hiring as quickly as possible, but…
SteadyMD said the acquisition will help streamline the process to license its own clinicians across its 50-state footprint while also creating a new revenue stream.
The winner of the Republican primary in Illinois' new 15th Congressional district will likely win the general election. The contest between incumbents Mary Miller and Rodney Davis will again test the power of former president Donald Trump’s endorsement.
St. Louis County Counselor Beth Orwick released three federal subpoenas relating to the investigation of a former jail employee Monday afternoon, nearly two weeks after charges against former county employee Anthony Weaver were made public. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced Tuesday, June 7, that it indicted Weaver, a former St. Louis County Jail change-management coordinator, for helping an unnamed businessman fraudulently apply for COVID-19 relief funds in exchange for money. Weaver faces four wire fraud charges.
Photos in article, (and gallery), may be purchased for personal use at: https://www.randymanning.com/Juneteenth-Alton-Monday ALTON - A Juneteenth Celebration presented by Mr. Everything and hosted by Jesse Taylor captured spirited attendance in Alton from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday at James Killion Park at Salu. The day featured comedy, poetry, and a talent hour and was free and open to the public. Rosie Brown, Alton Alderwoman of Fourth Ward, said this was a wonderful day and people enjoyed great people, great food, and good company. "This was also a day to showcase talent and comedy in the community," she said. "This was the first official day that allowed people to be off work to mark Juneteenth. I am so glad we pulled this together for people to get the feeling of being free. We know today we are celebrating slaves being completely freed and we are ancestors of those slaves, so we love being together." She continued: "I want to thank Mr. Everything an entrepreneur in this
The fourth Jan. 6 hearing on Tuesday will focus on pressure put by President Donald Trump and his allies on state officials in Georgia, Arizona and elsewhere to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The U.S. House hearing will include live testimony from Republican officials in those states, committee aides said Monday. It begins at […]
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