Parson signs bill for to-go cocktails
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri restaurants will be able to sell to-go cocktails permanently under a bill Gov. Mike Parson,…
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St. Louis County Councilwoman Hazel Erby dies at 75
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – Hazel Erby, a longtime St. Louis County Councilwoman, died on Friday (July 2, 2021). She was…
Can Missouri get out rental assistance quickly enough to prevent evictions?
Missouri has more than $300 million available in federal housing relief assistance and another $270 million on the way. But…
CDC study finds racial, regional disparities as schools reopened
WASHINGTON — After last year’s abrupt shutdown of schools due to the coronavirus pandemic, increasing numbers of students returned to in-person…
Cleanup set for Greater Ville neighborhood
The Greater Ville neighborhood is hosting a Keep It Clean Community Clean-Up this Saturday, July 10. Organizers are asking residents, neighbors and…
Missouri COVID cases may ‘double or triple’ in July
During June, as the Delta variant of COVID-19 took hold in Missouri, the seven-day average of new cases doubled. And…
Missouri considers vaccine incentive program
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s administration floated the idea of a statewide COVID-19 vaccination incentive program and the…
U.S. House to remove bust of Supreme Court justice who wrote Dred Scott decision
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to remove from the Capitol a bust of the late Supreme Court Chief…
Workhouse closing went smoothly, Isom reports
CITY HALL – On the day St. Louis’ Medium Security Institution was officially without funding, interim Public Safety Director Dan…
JACO INTERVIEW: Comptroller Darlene Green on using U.S. COVID-19 funds
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Comptroller Darlene Green is optimistic that the city’s use of the first $80 million in…
Governor urges vaccinations as COVID-19 cases spike, July 4 nears
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Gov. Mike Parsons wants to increase Missouri’s lagging vaccination rate for COVID-19, as the state deals…
Two new state funds related to public safety will start up in August
Gov. Mike Parson has signed legislation to set up two new funds: one to support nonprofits working in high-crime areas and another…
Medicaid provider tax bill gets Missouri House’s OK
With fewer than 12 hours to spare before the start of a new fiscal year, the Missouri House approved on…
New oversight on the way for clean energy loan program
Gov. Mike Parson signed on Tuesday legislation enacting new consumer protections for a clean energy loan program that has drawn criticism that…
Voting rally to feature dancing feet
DOWNTOWN – At most rallies for a cause, rousing speeches and maybe one or two songs are enough to stir…
Relief payments to Black farmers on hold as ex-Trump aides sue
WASHINGTON — Former Trump administration officials and conservative and libertarian nonprofits have launched lawsuits to block federal relief funds aimed…