At the first meeting of 2018, the St. Louis County Council approved legislation that would grant millions of dollars for the St. Louis County Police Department to cover for overtime pay. The bill which was passed unanimously on Wednesday, was originally requested […]
St. Louis County Council expected to vote on more FY2018 budget items
More budget items are expected to be heard at the last St. Louis County Council meeting of 2017. The Council on Tuesday will attempt to pass multiple pieces of legislation that deal with the FY2018 budget for St. Louis County. […]
Franks files the ‘Protestors’ Bill of Rights’
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In preparation for his second legislative session, State Rep. Bruce Franks Jr., D-St. Louis City, has filed a number of measures aimed at addressing issues including crime prevention from the root cause, recidivism and job training […]
Speakers at St. Louis County Council call for an independent investigation of the St. Louis County PD
Protesters interrupted the St. Louis County Council on Tuesday, calling for an independent investigation of the St. Louis County Police Department. On Saturday, multiple protesters were arrested while they marched through the Saint Louis Galleria. Before police moved in, the […]
Roorda blames politicians for escalated Stockley protests
By Michael Layer JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On the September 24 episode of This Week in Missouri Politics, Jeff Roorda, the executive director of the St. Louis Police Officer’s Association, blamed politicians for the escalation of the Stockley protests. “You […]
Protesters march on Clayton
Over the beats of drums and chants, demonstrators rallied onto various locations near the City of Clayton. Originally, the protesters were scheduled to meet at Shaw Park but organizers decided to move the march to the Saint Louis Galleria in […]
Multiple closures in Clayton ahead of protest
Due to the scheduled protests in Clayton, many of the area’s community athletic centers are scheduled to close on Wednesday. Starting at 5 p.m. protests are planned to take place at Shaw Park in response to the acquittal of former […]
St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger issues statement on Clayton protest
“In advance of the planned protest later this afternoon in Clayton, I have met with County Police Chief Jon Belmar and his staff. They have a plan in place that is designed to protect the public, the businesses of Clayton […]
Demonstrations regarding Stockley verdict will take place in Clayton on Wednesday
Demonstrations protesting the acquittal of former St. Louis cop Jason Stockley will reach Clayton on Wednesday. The demonstrations will take place at Shaw Park starting at 5 p.m. and called for others to join at the park with various Facebook […]
Sen. Jamilah Nasheed calls on Mayor Lyda Krewson to have an Emergency meeting
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, on Tuesday issued the following statement relating to a call for the Mayor Krewson to have an emergency meeting with black elected officials: “I commend you for recognizing, as you so […]