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PPI, a leading indicator for consumer inflation, plummeted in July

3 years 1 month ago
Check this out: The Producer Price Index clocked in at -6% from June to July on an annualized basis. Core PPI remained positive, but declined to 2.3%. As with other inflation indexes, they both peaked in March and have been easing off ever since. The biggest price increases were in eggs, beef, and construction. The ...continue reading "PPI, a leading indicator for consumer inflation, plummeted in July"
Kevin Drum

Federal Government Steps in To Help With Missouri's Medicaid Backlog

3 years 1 month ago
This story was originally published in the Missouri Independent. Federal officials last month approved a plan to help Missouri deal with “ongoing and persistent” delays in processing Medicaid applications that have left the state out of compliance with federal standards for nearly a year.
Clara Bates

St. Louis' Rock Star Tacos Serves Spec-taco-lar Fare

3 years 1 month ago
At Rock Star Tacos at the Gaslight, you can order a dish called the Poutina Turner. Medium-cut fries, kissed with the warm heat of Chef Wil Pelly's proprietary Rock Star Dust seasoning, are smothered in fiery chorizo gravy and large, luscious cheese curds that melt into the concoction and counter the spicy burn. A garnish of diced white onions, cilantro and limes cuts through the decadence.
Cheryl Baehr