Legislation that would remove the expiration date on a pair of laws affecting transgender minors passed the Missouri Senate Thursday after a fight by Senate Democrats.
It now heads to the Missouri House for consideration.
The bill in question, which contained a litany of provisions removing sunset dates for various programs, would make permanent a ban on gender-affirming care for minors and restrictions on transgender athletes in public schools.
The Senate tacked on the provisions impacting transgender…
St. Louis Comptroller Darlene Green faces two opponents in Tuesday's election. While they attack her on grants and absenteeism, the longtime official cites the city's improved credit rating.
The parent company of CBD Kratom, the St. Louis-based retailer of cannabis and kratom products, is expanding into the nonalcoholic beverage market with an acquisition.
Three St. Louis-area federal offices are closing or consolidating space, according to a list published by President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Just over a week after cancelation, Annie Malone May Day Parade organizers announced the historic St. Louis celebration is back on.
The St. Louis family services organization has run the parade in the city for the past 115 years, but announced on Feb. 18 that this year's celebration was canceled. Organizers blamed the cancelation on increasing economic challenges.
That decision was reversed by organizers on Thursday, saying the parade will happen on May 18. The reason for the change is unclear,…
St. Louis mayoral candidates Cara Spencer and Michael Butler both said they would not travel as much as their opponent, incumbent Tishaura Jones, citing a need to provide services locally.
Centene Corp. (NYSE: CNC) has expanded its board of directors to 12 members by appointing a former executive of an international financial services company that offers products including life insurance and investment management.
A little-known quirk of Missouri’s sales tax law means that retailers charge a higher rate for a hot dog purchased off a roller than for a cold sandwich.
Both are meant for immediate consumption. But the cold sandwich can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, better known as food stamps, while the hot dog can’t.
So the tax on the hot dog is 3% more.
On Wednesday, a bill to exempt eligible food from all sales tax drew bipartisan praise for the sponsor…
Growing up in the Philippines, Jane Alona Chatham was used to family-style dinners and she loved gathering with neighbors for elaborate meals. Today, she's a James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist as chef de cuisine at Vicia.
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's long-awaited return to Powell Hall is happening this September after two years of construction.
It's been 10 years since the project designs and task force were formed, with funding coming from the state, family foundations and individuals. This will mark the 146th season of SLSO. A ribbon cutting will be held on Sept. 19, followed by opening weekend, which is scheduled for Sept. 26, 27 and 28. The project has a price tag of $140 million and a $15 million endowment…
Betsy Cohen, a relentless advocate for helping foreign-born residents settle in the St. Louis area, is stepping down as executive director of the Mosaic Project. The initiative, which connects foreign-born newcomers with social and professional resources, is part of the World Trade Center nonprofit group.
This week's Arch City Report Podcast examines soft demand in downtown's apartment market, amid proposals for 1,800 more units.
We also talk about interviews with St. Louis' mayoral candidates, and a merger that would create a $6 billion public firm here.
You can also find the Arch City Report on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
The St. Louis-based company funds the buildout for health care amenities – such as gift shops, wellness-oriented retail and fast-casual restaurants – then manages their operations and “shares commercial success” with the host organization.
St. Louis mayoral candidate Cara Spencer is eyeing the city's "re-entry" into St. Louis County as a favored form of an initial government merger, while Michael Butler wants "voluntary" municipal annexations.
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