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News from May 2024

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St. Louis Department of Personnel launches Taleo to streamline hiring process

By Show-Me State Times | May 20, 2024

The City of St. Louis Department of Personnel has announced the launch of Taleo, an innovative applicant tracking system designed to revolutionize the hiring process and significantly reduce paper use. This new platform aligns with the city's commitment to environmental sustainability and operational efficiency.

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Week ending May 18: Missouri political committees that received the most contributions

By Show-Me State Times | May 19, 2024

Here are the 50 political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending May 18, according to the Missouri Ethics Commission.

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Jon Hamm addresses resilient SLU Class of 2024 at commencement

By Show-Me State Times | May 18, 2024

Saint Louis University held its 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony at Chaifetz Arena, celebrating the resilience of the graduating class.

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Saint Louis University graduates share future plans across diverse fields

By Show-Me State Times | May 18, 2024

Chariyamane, a graduate in health sciences from Saint Louis University (SLU), is dedicated to healthcare and aims to enhance lives.

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Missouri ranks 17th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Show-Me State Times | May 17, 2024

Missouri ranked 17th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,816 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Missouri ranked 41st in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Show-Me State Times | May 17, 2024

With $273,105 in home loans issued, Missouri ranked 41st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Missouri Attorney General requests document from Kansas City after city post against Harrison Butker

By Show-Me State Times | May 17, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has requested that Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas provide all documents and records pertaining to the Kansas City X post about Kansas City Chiefs’ kicker Harrison Butker.

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Greater St. Louis, Inc. celebrates pro-growth policy wins in Missouri Legislature

By Show-Me State Times | May 17, 2024

The 2024 Regular Session of the Missouri General Assembly concluded this afternoon, having approved a series of pro-growth policies and budgetary allocations. These measures were championed by Greater St. Louis, Inc. (GSL), in partnership with legislators, investors, and community stakeholders.

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Missouri man pleads guilty to buying child pornography online

By Show-Me State Times | May 17, 2024

A St. Charles, Missouri man confessed on Friday to purchasing child sexual abuse material online. Charles Lionel McGilberry, 41, entered a guilty plea in the U.S. District Court in St. Louis for one count each of receiving and possessing child pornography. He acknowledged making two distinct purchases of child sexual abuse material on August 28, 2022.

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Mayor Jones comments on conclusion of Missouri's 2024 legislative session

By Show-Me State Times | May 17, 2024

In the wake of the Missouri House and Senate adjourning the 2024 legislative session Sine Die, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones has released a statement. "The Missouri State legislature has ended their 2024 legislative session, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department remains under local control," said Mayor Jones.

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St. Louis announces public-private partnership for downtown revitalization

By Show-Me State Times | May 17, 2024

In an effort to accelerate the revitalization of Downtown St. Louis, city leaders and members of the business community have announced the establishment of a public-private partnership. The primary focus of this initiative is to make Downtown St. Louis "safe, vibrant, and beautiful."

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Missouri's 2024 legislative session marked by political discord and stalled priorities

By Show-Me State Times | May 17, 2024

Missouri's 2024 legislative session was marred by political discord, which stalled key business priorities and had a detrimental impact on employers and families. The state's child care crisis and legal climate were among the issues that failed to progress due to lawmakers prioritizing political spectacle over practical governance.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Missouri in Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 27 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Missouri during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 48 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Missouri receives $8.1 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 27 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Missouri during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 19.9% fewer home purchase loans in Missouri in Q1

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2024

There were 1,413 VA home purchases in Missouri in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $393.8 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Missouri AG demands documents after alleged retaliation against NFL player's faith remarks

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has called on Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to provide all documents, records, and communications linked to his office's X (formerly Twitter) post. This demand comes in response to the post which was seen as retaliatory against Kansas City Chief’s kicker Harrison Butker for comments he made during a commencement speech at Benedictine College where he openly discussed his Catholic faith.

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Quinn Riordan reflects on transformative experiences at SLU-Madrid

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2024

Quinn Riordan, a senior at Saint Louis University in Madrid, is completing her undergraduate studies in international studies.

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Cab driver's killer sentenced to 22 years in prison

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2024

A man involved in the fatal shooting of a cab driver in Hazelwood, Missouri, in 2022 has been sentenced to 22 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey. The sentence was handed down on Thursday to Trishawn Jones, 20, who was one of four teens implicated in the robbery and subsequent murder of Dewight Price, 54.

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Missouri man pleads guilty to carjacking and gun store burglary

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2024

A Phelps County, Missouri man admitted to a carjacking at knifepoint and a burglary of a gun store in court on Thursday. Martavious Jones, 19, pleaded guilty to one charge of carjacking and another of stealing a firearm from a federally licensed dealer.

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Biomedical engineering student volunteers at local health clinic

By Show-Me State Times | May 16, 2024

Saloni Shringarpure, a senior at the School of Science and Engineering majoring in biomedical engineering, has demonstrated a strong commitment to medicine.