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Alton Education Association President Speaks on School District's "Morale Problem"

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ALTON - Two representatives from the Alton Education Association spoke about declining morale in the Alton Community Unit School District #11. During their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, Board of Education members listened as Sara Carter, president of the Alton Education Association, shared concerns about morale among staff members. Carter also said a senior school board member referred to her as “one of the peons” before a Finance Committee meeting in November 2025. AEA

Missouri discovers $250M budget mistake, but officials warn spending squeeze remains

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Missouri’s budget picture brightened slightly this week with the discovery of a $250 million error in state projections, though lawmakers were warned Tuesday the change isn’t enough to take tight controls off state spending. State Budget Director Dan Haug told the House Budget Committee that more than $100 million in disaster relief appropriations were mistakenly […]
Rudi Keller

City moves to unlock stalled development near the NGA

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Mayor Cara Spencer announced that the City of St. Louis will begin exercising eminent domain on 89 properties owned by Paul McKee’s NorthSide Regeneration. The announcement was made on Thursday, January 15, alongside St. Louis Development Corporation Executive Director Otis Williams and Alderman Rasheed Aldridge. City officials described the move as a response to the […]

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Jackie Dana

Study Estimates Ameren Delivers $20.7B in Annual Economic Benefit in Service Area

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Ameren Corporation’s operations in Missouri and Illinois triggered more than $20.7 billion in annual economic output, according to a study by a leading market research and development firm. Conducted by HR&A Advisors and commissioned by Ameren, the study analyzed direct spending by the company on functions such as payroll, capital equipment, supplier services, and the […]

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Tom Finan

Missouri Senate Seeks Temporary Moratorium on Construction of Industrial Solar Projects

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A bill filed in the Missouri Senate looks to temporarily suspend the construction of any solar project in the state until 2027. Senate Bill 849, introduced by District 18 Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin (R), would add a section to the Revised Statutes of Missouri to create a moratorium on solar projects. It would also include a […]

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Tom Finan

St. Louis Will Close Tornado Relief Applications Feb. 14

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From St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis will close applications on Feb. 14 for the Private Property Assistance Program and street and alley debris pickup to mitigate May 16 tornado damage, officials announced Tuesday. City officials said the state will demolish and remove debris from FEMA-eligible properties. The city’s recovery office is responsible for demolition […]

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Dede Hance

Armory to be $3B Tech Hub With Nearby Large Data Center

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From St. Louis Public Radio: The developers behind the Armory data center announced a new plan Friday for the space. The Armory Innovation District would be a $3 billion mixed-use technology district in Midtown St. Louis, according to a press release. The developers include Contour, TeraWatt, THO Investments, Steadfast City, ARCO and Lewis Rice. Under […]

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Dede Hance