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Mayor Tishaura O. Jones has signed the "Automated Camera Enforcement Act" into law in St. Louis. The new law, also known as Board Bill 105 (Cohn), aims to enhance traffic safety in the city by implementing automated traffic control systems at critical locations to address traffic violence and hold reckless drivers accountable.In a video shared on social media, Mayor Jones emphasized the importance of safety for all residents, stating, "Everyone deserves to feel safe when getting around St. Louis." She highlighted the need for improved measures to ensure the well-being of...

SLU hosts conference addressing workplace challenges for Asian American women

Saint Louis University's Emerson Leadership Institute is set to host its third annual Be Heard!

Attorney General Bailey Launches Tip Line for Victims of Jackson County Illegal Property Tax Assessments

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has taken a significant step in the fight against illegal property tax assessments in Jackson County by launching a tip line for affected victims. The move comes ahead of the trial scheduled for June, where Attorney General Bailey is set to challenge the county over its alleged unlawful actions.In a statement, Attorney General Bailey expressed his concerns about the impact of these actions on the residents, stating, "Missourians are already struggling to make ends meet in Joe Biden’s economy. For Jackson County...

Researchers identify biomarker for severe liver disease in infants

Saint Louis University researchers have identified biomarkers in infants with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), a condition that can be life-threatening.

Missouri political committees that received the most contributions during week ending April 27

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 28, 2024

Here are the 10 political committees that received financial contributions during the week ending April 27, according to the Missouri Ethics Commission.

Missouri: Veterinary companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Missouri in 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 32 inspections at 31 Veterinary companies from Missouri in 2023.

Senate committee weighs in on state budget

The Senate Appropriations Committee has formulated a comprehensive $50 billion spending plan for the state of Missouri. This proposed budget encompasses funding for crucial business initiatives supported by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, such as enhancements to Interstate 44 and onshore semiconductor manufacturing.Senator Lincoln Hough of Springfield, who leads the Senate Appropriations Committee, has demonstrated a dedication to advancing Missouri’s future by emphasizing education, infrastructure, and workforce development.In response to the proposed...

Jamaica Kincaid awarded 2024 St. Louis Literary Award

Writer Jamaica Kincaid was honored with the 2024 St. Louis Literary Award at an event held on April 24, 2024, at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Boeing-GKN Aerospace Deal Supports Hundreds of Jobs in St. Louis

Boeing announced today that it has closed a deal with GKN Aerospace St. Louis and its parent company, Melrose Industries, that will support Boeing’s F/A-18 and F-15 programs and will result in nearly the entire GKN St. Louis workforce, nearly 550 people, being hired by Boeing. In response to today’s announcement, Greater St. Louis, Inc. CEO Jason Hall expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "This is a great win for Boeing as well as GKN St. Louis and their 550 employees. It is also a great win for the St. Louis metro and our advanced manufacturing sector."Hall further...

Texas Man Admits Selling 1.4 Kilos of Methamphetamine to the DEA

ST. LOUIS – A man from Texas confessed to selling a substantial amount of illegal drugs to an undercover agent from the Drug Enforcement Administration. The individual, identified as Marco Chavira, not only admitted to selling 1.4 kilograms of methamphetamine but also providing an additional kilogram of cocaine to the agent for distribution.Chavira, 35, from El Paso, Texas, acknowledged his actions in a hearing at the U.S. District Court in St. Louis. According to reports, Chavira believed the agent he met in El Paso was a courier who would transport the narcotics to...

Financial Researcher: Missourians could see increase in credit card fraud under Hawley's proposed credit card regulations

By Show-Me State Times News Service | Apr 25, 2024

Glenn Grossman, the director of research at financial advisory firm Cornerstone Advisors, said the pending federal “Credit Card Competition Act of 2023” (CCCA), co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), could lead to an increase in credit card fraud.

Colson Whitehead to be honored with 2025 St. Louis Literary Award

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead is set to receive the 2025 St. Louis Literary Award from Saint Louis University.

Missouri: Tobacco companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Missouri in 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Tobacco companies from Missouri in 2023.

Air Force begins accepting applications for inaugural IT and cyber warrant officers

The U.S. Air Force has announced that it is now accepting applications from Airmen aspiring to become the inaugural cohort of warrant officers in the information technology and cyber career fields. The application period runs from April 25 to May 31, 2024.

St. Louis Carjacker Sentenced to 105 Months in Prison

ST. LOUIS – A man involved in a 2022 carjacking incident has been sentenced to 105 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk. The sentencing took place on Thursday in relation to the case that unfolded on July 7, 2022, outside a Family Dollar store in Jennings.During the incident, the carjacker, identified as La’Vontray Hayes-Williams, brandished a handgun and demanded the vehicle from the driver by saying, "give me the car." Subsequently, he fled the scene with his girlfriend in a 2018 Nissan Sentra, triggering a high-speed chase that spanned nearly ten...

SLU students earn recognition through prestigious Fulbright Program