MACON — Separate tax rates for the four classes of taxed property would protect homeowners from large tax increases during reassessment, Chariton County Assessor Darrin Gladbach told a special Missouri House interim committee at its final field hearing. If residential, commercial, farm and personal property each had a separate rate, any rate cuts due to […]
Today (Aug. 28), Mayor Cara Spencer announced the formation of two committees to advise her and the newly established Recovery Office on the City’s recovery vision and priorities after the devastating May 16 tornado. “One thing that’s clear to me from being in our hardest-hit neighborhoods, talking with residents, listening to frontline organizations, and learning […]
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is considering a request to activate the state's National Guard members to support ICE operations with administrative and logistical tasks.
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, Congressman Bob Onder talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum about why he supports Gov. Mike Kehoe calling the legislature back into session for mid-decade redistricting.
ST. LOUIS – Late Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 26, 2025, FEMA informed the City of St. Louis that Mayor Cara Spencer’s request to extend the application deadline for FEMA individual assistance for 30 days has been denied. “I strongly disagree with this denial, as we have seen hundreds of St. Louisans continue to apply for FEMA individual assistance each week,” said Mayor Spencer. “I share Mayor Spencer’s disappointment. Regardless of this decision, the Recovery Office will continue to work with impacted residents and FEMA to advocate for approval of late registrations and ensure that residents get access to much-needed support,” said Chief Recovery Officer Julian Nicks. Apply now at DisasterAssistance.gov , the FEMA app, 800-621-3362, or in person at one of the Disaster Recovery Centers, which remain open until 7 p.m. The Disaster Recovery Centers are located at: Union Tabernacle M.B. Church - 626 N. Newstead Ave. Urban League Entrepreneurship
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(The Center Square) – The Trump administration directed 46 states and territories to remove gender ideology from their sex ed materials or else face possible termination of federal Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) funding, with a family advocate praising the…
From St. Louis Public Radio: Walking down Parkdale Avenue in Clayton, it’s quiet. Joggers pass by, and workers tend to lawns in the summer heat. The streets are clear of debris, and while homes show damage, it’s hard to tell that a tornado ripped through this neighborhood roughly 100 days ago. Tarps cover roofs and, […]
Donald Eischschlag's family said their story can offer hope for people waiting to be reunited with loved ones who went missing in war or remain unidentified.
DU QUOIN, IL – Governor JB Pritzker announces a $16.4 million investment in road repairs on the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, bringing much needed upgrades to one of southern Illinois’ most beloved venues. With over $30 million in Rebuild Illinois funds allocated by Governor JB Pritzker and his administration—alongside support from the Illinois General Assembly—the fairgrounds have seen sweeping upgrades across the 750-acre footprint. An additional $21.7 million in repairs have been completed by the Du Quoin Buildings and Grounds team for a total investment topping $50 million. “Thanks to the leadership of Governor Pritzker and the Rebuild Illinois initiative, we’ve been able to address decades of deferred maintenance and work toward restoring the fairgrounds to their full potential,” said Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. “These upgrades not only enhance the visitor experience but also reaffirm the D
A lucky Illinois Lottery player won a $14.6 million jackpot from a Lotto ticket purchased at the Crown Mart in East St. Louis, the largest Lotto jackpot won in Illinois so far in 2025.
From WIPFLI: On August 15, 2025, the IRS released an advance copy of Notice 2025-42. The notice clarifies beginning of construction for applicable wind and solar facilities under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act’s termination provisions for the Clean Electricity Production Credit (Section 45Y) and Clean Electricity Investment Credit (Section 48E). Notice 2025-42 applies […]
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