Three propositions have been set to be on the ballot for Tuesday’s Primary Elections. They are: Proposition 2: Independent Legal Counsel for County; Proposition 3: Council Member Employment; Proposition 4: Government Financial. After reviewing the propositions’ summaries some changes have […]
Right-to-work rises as top issue for most Democratic candidates
Proposition A, also known as right-to-work, is on the primary ballot this Tuesday. In many competitive Democratic primaries, it has become a driving issue across the board with most candidates working with the Vote No campaign and making the issue central […]
New poll shows Stenger ahead in campaign for reelection
The 2018 primary is less than a week away and the Democratic primary race for St. Louis County executive is heated. A poll commissioned by this publication conducted by Invictus shows incumbent Executive Stenger at 51% and Mantovani at 38% with […]
Editorial: Tax cuts fuel Economic Fire
By Susan Adams On Friday, the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that economic growth in the second quarter was 4.1 percent. That means that the average growth over the last five quarters has exceeded three percent. This is a level […]
County Council moves forward with plan to approve bonds for Save-A-Lot to build headquarters at Northwest Crossings
The St. Louis County Council on Tuesday moved forward with the process to approve Chapter 100 bonds to keep Save A Lot’s headquarters in the county. Approval of the bonds would allow Save-A-Lot to move from Earth City and build […]
RELEASE: New ad by Mantovani campaign shows voters a clear choice for St. Louis County Executive
The Mantovani for STL campaign today, behind a significant ad buy, launched a new 30-second TV ad called “Instead.” The ad, which points out the looming federal criminal investigation and failed leadership of incumbent County Executive, Steve Stenger, and provides […]
Supreme Court ruling paves way for Missouri to collect online sales tax with lawmaker action
A close U.S. Supreme Court decision has paved the way for the Missouri General Assembly to take up legislation that could potentially bring in millions in revenue. On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that internet retailers can be required to […]
Kander for Mayor?
A rising star in the Democratic Party, Jason Kander has served in the Missouri House and as the Secretary of State. Now multiple sources say he is considering throwing his hat into the Kansas City mayoral race. Current Kansas City […]
Governor Parson attends working lunch with President Trump
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Today, Governor Mike Parson attended a working lunch with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence to discuss best practices and lay out Missouri’s top priorities, including infrastructure and workforce development. “In order for Missouri […]
Candidate for Senate District 14 receives endorsement from United Auto Workers Union
A challenger for the Missouri Senate District 14 has received another endorsement. Brian Williams, a former staffer of U.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay, filed in February to run for the Senate seat with a campaign focused on education, accountability and attracting […]