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This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri: State Budget and Minimum Wage Changes Shape Missouri’s Future

by Samuel E. OrtizFebruary 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Missouri’s economic future is shaped by a $15 minimum wage, a marijuana program audit, and a proposed alternative state budget prioritizing schools.

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Governor Kehoe Announces Approval of More Than $816 Million to Expand Broadband Access

by The Newsletter 05January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Artist working at one of the top Kansas City events, the Tattoo Expo.

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Things To Do In Missouri: John Mulaney in St. Louis, KC Tattoo Expo & More

by Artemis IngramJanuary 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Missouri State Capitol building with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity branding for Missouri Alpha Day at the Capitol.

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Missouri Alpha Day at the Capitol

by David BeckfordJanuary 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins, D-St. Louis City, with the Gateway Arch in the background.

Greetings from The Office of the 77th District: A New Year Update for St. Louis

by Pagee' SpeedeJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Several inmates at a table working on writing assignments for the reentry program.

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Inside Missouri’s Reentry Vision: Grant Me the Clarity to See My Path Forward

by The Newsletter 05January 1, 2026January 31, 2026

A doctor consulting with a patient in a modern Missouri rural health care clinic, showcasing advanced medical technology and rural scenery.

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Missouri Rural Health Care Gets $216M Boost

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 1, 2026January 1, 2026

Governor of Missouri Mike Kehoe with the Great Seal of Missouri in the background, symbolizing leadership and progress in 2025.

Year In REVIEW: Governor of Missouri Kehoe Reflects on 2025

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 1, 2026January 1, 2026

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Former Downtown Resident Expresses Disappointment Over Crime Levels in Missouri’s Largest Metro City

by The Newsletter 05December 15, 2025December 16, 2025

Missouri State Capitol with a scale balancing books and money, symbolizing education funding challenges.

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This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri: Education, Hemp, and Historic Preservation

by David BeckfordDecember 12, 2025December 20, 2025

Food

Pass the Coffee and Grab the Latte

by TarynJuly 27, 2025July 27, 2025

Social Justice & Advocacy

A Needed System of Reform

by TarynJuly 6, 2025July 6, 2025

Rebuilding Health and Hope After the Storm: A Call to Action for Resilience in Kentucky and Missouri

by Dr. Frederick EcholsMay 20, 2025May 20, 2025

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Missouri Celebrates Boeing’s Selection for Next Gen Air Dominance Contract

by The Newsletter 05March 22, 2025March 21, 2025

Delta Dental Awards $300,000 to 11 Organizations to Address Oral Health Disparaties and Help Missourians Get Vital Care

by The Newsletter 05November 23, 2024November 23, 2024

Making a Difference in Missouri: Spotlight on ScrapsKC and Their Creative Reuse Mission

by The Newsletter 05August 7, 2024August 6, 2024

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Republican Candidates Criticize Missouri’s Largest Cities Ahead of Primary

by The Newsletter 05August 3, 2024August 1, 2024

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Wendy’s Empowers Entrepreneurs Through Build-to-Suit Development Fund in Missouri

by The Newsletter 05August 21, 2023January 5, 2024

Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner will resign from her “DA” duties in Saint Louis, MO, June 1st

by The Newsletter 05May 4, 2023May 5, 2023

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A $900,000 settlement agreement has been reached with the Kansas City Police Department in the case of Tyree Bell’s wrongful arrest.

by The Newsletter 05March 15, 2022December 31, 2022

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Let’s talk Cannabis in Missouri with the St Louis NAACP’s latest Report

by The Newsletter 05December 7, 2021January 5, 2024

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Black Entrepreneur Program Makes a Big Wave

by TarynMay 19, 2021January 5, 2024