Clayton, MO – Brian Robbins is joining the Clayton Times as a reporter covering state, county, and municipal politics. Illinois political observers will recognize him from his previous position covering the Illinois state house for the State Journal-Register in Springfield, […]
OPINION: To Keep the Zoo Great, Keep It Out of Taxpayers’ Pockets
By Graham Renz We’re told early in life that nothing is truly free. If you’ve had to learn this lesson first-hand, you know that some “free” things are actually quite costly. The Saint Louis Zoo, one of our region’s most […]
Schmitt urges Missouri Legislature: ‘Don’t be like Illinois’
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Treasurer Eric Schmitt is calling on the state legislature to address a number of financial issues with one simple message: “Don’t be like Illinois.” In a letter penned to the state’s legislators, Schmitt compared […]
Greitens rolls out St. Louis ‘Safety Plan,’ increasing highway patrol presence
ST. LOUIS – Gov. Eric Greitens on Monday detailed a new multi-agency effort to help address violent crime within the St. Louis region, but some say it’s going to add more headaches than solutions. The multi-agency task force includes organizations […]
SPEECH: Greitens rolls out plan to address violence in St. Louis
Monday, Governor Greitens stood with clergy, law enforcement, and state leaders on the streets of North St. Louis to address violent crime in the city. His remarks as prepared are below: “This past Saturday night, at 10:30 PM, in the city […]