by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum National construction employment increased by 33,000 jobs in January, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data analyzed by the Associated General Contractors of America. Total industry employment now exceeds 8.3 million, up roughly 0.5% year-over-year. The Associated Builders and Contractors reported that nearly 28,000 of January’s gains […]
A new lawsuit accuses a south St. Louis smoke shop of selling unregulated THC-infused candies and snacks that mimic popular name brands and are described as "intoxicating" edibles.
The House unanimously passed a bill to prevent courts from using pregnancy status as a reason not to dissolve a marriage. It's the fourth year lawmakers have considered the issue.
One of St. Louis' biggest events of the year returns this weekend: Mardi Gras. Thousands of people will fill the streets and bars in the Soulard neighborhood Saturday for the annual Bud Light Grand Parade.
New York City is set to honor the legacy of rocker Jimi Hendrix. It was just announced that the city plans to co-name West 8th Street in Greenwich Village Jimi…
Hawley's bill would enact safeguards to prevent household utility customers from being hit with higher energy costs because of centers' use of public utilities.
The DHS and its components want to find non-white people to deport by any means necessary. Of course, “necessary” is something that’s on a continually sliding scale with Trump back in office, which means everything (legal or not) is “necessary” if it can help White House advisor Stephen Miller hit his self-imposed 3,000 arrests per […]
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GRANITE CITY – The Rotary Club of Granite City recognized juniors Jersey Egberg and Adalynn Knowlton as Students Of The Month for February. Students were nominated by teachers, and were chosen on the basis of academics, as well as scholastic, extracurricular and civic honors and awards, and organization membership and leadership. Each honoree will receive a framed certificate and a gift card, and will be recognized at the Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast on March 24, 2026. JERSEY
Tarlton, St. Louis’ largest women-owned general contracting and construction management firm, has promoted Michael Trettel to senior vice president. In this new role, Trettel, an experienced leader with more than 20 years of service in the construction industry, will expand his corporate responsibilities and leadership at the firm and continue to provide executive oversight of […]
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is elevating AIA member from AIA St. Louis to its prestigious College of Fellows, AIA’s highest membership honor, for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society. The fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made […]
The cast for Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles films just got bigger.Sony has announced the latest additions to The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event, including The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of…
From St. Louis Business Journal: A Board of Aldermen committee on Tuesday advanced legislation that would create a special taxing district on Kingsbury Place, a historic private street in DeBaliviere Place whose residents say they want to finance up to $6 million in tornado-related infrastructure work without seeking city dollars. The Housing, Urban Development and […]
The Missouri House passed legislation Thursday that would permanently bar doctors from prescribing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to transgender minors, sending the bill to the Senate for approval. Lawmakers voted along party lines with 102 Republicans in favor and 40 Democrats voting against the bill. Democratic state Reps. Chanel Mosley from Black Jack and […]
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