Show-Me State Times

The City of St. Louis - Community Development Administration (CDA) announced on Friday, August 2, the availability of $5,119,304 in funds for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Request for Proposals (RFP). Proposals are due by September 6, 2024.

St. Louis announces $5M community development block grant funding

The City of St. Louis Community Development Administration (CDA) announced on Friday, August 2, the availability of $5,119,304 in funds for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Request for Proposals (RFP). The deadline for proposal submissions is September 6, 2024.

Charter amendments advance toward November ballot following President Green’s endorsement

The amendments discussed during today's meeting were informed by a year-long public process conducted by the nine-member Charter Commission. The commission was formed in 2023 after 60% of voters approved a measure to create a decennial review of the Charter. Originally intended to place proposals directly on the ballot, the process was adjusted to include the city's legislative process to ensure compliance with state law under advisement from the City Counselor's Office.

Charter amendments move closer with President Green’s endorsement

The amendments discussed during today's meeting were informed by a year-long public process conducted by the nine-member Charter Commission. The commission was formed in 2023 after 60% of voters approved a measure to create a decennial review of the Charter. Originally intended to place proposals directly on the ballot, the process was adjusted to include the city's legislative process to ensure compliance with state law under advisement from the City Counselor's Office.

First awardees announced for downtown retail incentive program

Greater St. Louis, Inc. and the St. Louis Development Corporation today announced the first group of businesses receiving grants through the Downtown Retail Incentive Program, a partnership aimed at attracting new businesses and increasing street-level vibrancy in Downtown St. Louis.

City announces $5M grant fund availability under revamped facade improvement program

The City of St. Louis - Community Development Administration (CDA) announced on Friday, August 2, the commencement of the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Request for Proposals (RFP), with $5,119,304 available in funds. Proposals are due to CDA by September 6, 2024.

St. Louis County man sentenced for aiding vehicle fraud scheme

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on Thursday sentenced a man who helped someone fraudulently purchase vehicles using stolen identities to one year in prison and ordered him to pay $89,263 in restitution.

City's personnel department honored at Urban League luncheon

The City of St. Louis Department of Personnel has been recognized by the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis for its efforts in hiring and recruitment, providing employment to thousands in the community.

St. Louis man pleads guilty to pandemic loan fraud

A St. Louis man on Wednesday admitted to fraudulently obtaining $41,484 in loans intended to help struggling businesses during the pandemic.

Missouri rolls back unlawful property tax assessments after lawsuit

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the State Tax Commission has issued an order to roll back Jackson County’s 2023 property assessments. This decision follows the discovery of information through Attorney General Bailey’s lawsuit against Jackson County for unlawful taxation.

Strong slate of pro-jobs candidates emerges from primary election

Of the 20 candidates endorsed by the Missouri Chamber PAC in the August 6 primary election, 70% will represent their party in the upcoming general election, including Mike Kehoe for Missouri Governor.

SLU students unearth history at Cahokia Mounds archaeological site

Saint Louis University students, faculty, volunteers, and visiting students from universities nationwide participated in archaeological excavations at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville, Illinois, this summer.

Mexican national admits guilt in firearm possession after road rage incident

ST. LOUIS – A man from Mexico admitted on Tuesday to being caught with a firearm and fraudulent identification documents following a road rage incident in St. Charles, Missouri.

Greater St. Louis Inc.'s statement on Missouri primary election results

Missouri voters today held primary elections to determine candidates for the November 2024 election. Greater St. Louis, Inc. publicly endorsed two candidates this primary election cycle: Mike Kehoe in the Republican primary for Governor of Missouri and Wesley Bell in the Democratic primary for U.S. Representative in the 1st Congressional District. Both candidates were victorious.

Geo-Resolution Conference explores solutions through geospatial models

Saint Louis University (SLU) and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) are set to host the Geo-Resolution Conference on September 12.

Hawley urges suspension of Secret Service Agent over Butler rally claims

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has called for the suspension of a lead site agent following new whistleblower allegations regarding security lapses at a rally held in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13. In a letter to Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe, Hawley highlighted concerns about the agent's competence and failure to implement appropriate security protocols.

St. Louis seeks community feedback on Jefferson Ave. traffic safety improvements

The City of St. Louis will host a public open house to discuss traffic safety improvements at the Cherokee Recreation Center (3200 S. Jefferson Ave.) on Thursday, August 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. Community members are invited to view preliminary designs and provide feedback on traffic safety along Jefferson Avenue, spanning from Chouteau Avenue to Chippewa Street.

Hawley urges NLRB action on unfair labor practices involving Amazon delivery drivers