Legal aid agencies receive $126M windfall from Johnson & Johnson talc liability judgment
A fund Missouri legislators set up 20 years ago to provide low-income residents with civil legal services received an unprecedented…
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Lead industry misled the public about its toxic problem for decades
Lead is a dangerous neurotoxin. Researchers have known that for decades. But the substance stuck around for decades in everyday…
St. Louis to host NASCAR’s top series at overhauled Gateway
Curtis Francois was introduced to racing much the same way as Roger Penske, who attended his first Indianapolis 500 as…
‘Gray market’ gaming company pumps $250K into PACs tied to Missouri lobbyist
A company accused of operating illegal gambling machines in Missouri made six $40,000 donations this week to a constellation of…
Missouri ranks 7th in electric vehicle use, but access to charging remains barrier
Beto Lugo-Martinez is a grassroots activist who advocates for clean air. A big part of his work is fighting the…
Missouri Supreme Court weighs impact of merit system changes on labor contracts
Three state employee labor unions hoping to preserve the merit system for their members told the Missouri Supreme Court on…
U.S. House to vote on $28 million for FDA to relieve infant formula shortage
WASHINGTON — Democratic appropriators in the U.S. House have offered a $28 million emergency spending bill intended to address a…
Parents hunting for baby formula as shortage spans U.S.
(AP) — Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula as supply disruptions and a massive safety recall…
Rules for hazardous waste, ‘advanced recycling’ are likely to be weakened
Legislation weakening Missouri’s hazardous waste regulations and opening the door for “advanced recycling” will soon be on Gov. Mike Parson’s desk. With just hours…
Missouri House votes to require disclosure of medical marijuana ownership records
The Missouri House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to require state regulators to disclose ownership information for businesses granted medical marijuana licenses…
Appeals court rejects lawsuit challenging Missouri marijuana license caps
Missouri’s constitution gave state regulators the authority to limit the number of licenses issued to grow and sell medical marijuana,…
In age of racial reckoning, Ralph Lauren partners with HBCUs on vintage Black fashion styles
Prompted by George Floyd’s murder on May 25, 2020, major retail companies touted their commitment to racial justice. Some publicly supported the Black…
Hopes fading for Missouri sports wagering bill to pass this year
The odds are growing longer on whether Missourians will be able to bet on Kansas City Chiefs games from within…
Heartbeat-tracking technology raises patients’ and doctors’ worries
If someone’s heart skips a beat, tech companies want to let them know about it. Gadget firms — starting with…
St. Louis Development Corp. offers roadmap to guide new investment in north St. Louis
Following Mayor Tishaura Jones’ commitment to invest $150 million in American Rescue Plan funds in north St. Louis, the St.…
Small businesses face IRS delays on top of tax headaches, pandemic woes
NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses that have been buffeted by the pandemic, inflation and shipping woes have another challenge…