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Federal Reserve economist Charles Gascon to headline multi-chamber breakfast in St. Louis

By L. L. Gomez | Oct 18, 2025

Twenty-one chambers of commerce from the St. Louis metropolitan area will gather for the 2025 Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Breakfast on November 6 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel.

Holladay Distillery expands storage capacity as part of ongoing tradition

By M. A. Herring | Oct 18, 2025

Holladay Distillery, located in Weston, Missouri, traces its origins to a limestone spring first discovered by Lewis and Clark during their 1804 expedition.

Court decision allows Amendment 3 to proceed with certified ballot language

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 18, 2025

Cole County Circuit Court has ruled in favor of the State of Missouri in the case Fitz-James v. Hoskins, allowing House Joint Resolution 73 (HJR 73) to proceed to the ballot as Amendment 3.

Missouri Attorney General seeks removal of St. Louis sheriff after new federal charges

By M. A. Herring | Oct 18, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has called for the removal of St. Louis City Sheriff Alfred Montgomery following new federal charges filed against him this week.

U.S. Senate HELP committee to hold hearing on federal drug program impacting 75 MO hospitals.

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 17, 2025

The U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on October 23, 2025, to examine the growth of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program and its effects on patients and hospitals.

Hawley defends scrutiny of data center impact on Missouri electricity rates

By C. M. Luna | Oct 17, 2025

Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has responded to criticism from Missouri State Senate President Pro Tempore Cindy O’Laughlin, who had described his concerns over rising utility costs in the state as “misleading.” In a statement, Hawley said O’Laughlin...

St. Louis University announces events honoring Jhumpa Lahiri with literary award

By B. M. Long | Oct 16, 2025

Saint Louis University is set to honor Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri with the St. Louis Literary Award in 2026.

NFIB Missouri director discusses declining small business optimism on Wake Up Missouri

By M. A. Herring | Oct 16, 2025

In a recent interview on Wake Up Missouri, Brad Jones, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Missouri, spoke about the results of NFIB's latest Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) survey.

Mackinac Center raises concerns over federal 340B drug pricing program’s market impact that is affecting Missouri

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 16, 2025

The Mackinac Center announced on X that the federal 340B drug pricing program allows hospitals and contract pharmacies to profit from discounted drugs, with little evidence that patients benefit from the savings, a concern that’s drawing attention in Missouri.

Hawley questions Ameren over utility rate hikes, disconnections, and data center contracts

By C. M. Luna | Oct 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has sent a letter to Ameren Corporation President and CEO Martin Lyons, raising concerns about recent utility bill increases, power shut-offs, and deals with large corporate users such as data centers.

Hawley introduces bill to ban abortion and gender-transition coverage for minors on health exchanges

By L. J. Crowley | Oct 15, 2025

Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced new legislation aimed at restricting health insurance coverage for certain procedures involving minors.

Downtown St. Louis Restaurant Week returns with special menus October 20-26

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 15, 2025

Downtown St. Louis Restaurant Week is set to return from October 20 to 26, 2025, according to an announcement from Greater St. Louis, Inc. and Explore St. Louis.

Attorney General seeks removal of St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery over misconduct claims

By F. S. Rutherford | Oct 15, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed a motion for partial summary judgment in the case seeking to remove St. Louis City Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office.

Missouri joins multi-state lawsuit supporting victims of October 7 terrorist attack

By L. L. Gomez | Oct 15, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has joined a coalition of 21 states in filing a federal lawsuit to support victims of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel.

Taxpayers Protection Alliance says 340B program is driving up taxpayer costs, including in Missouri

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 15, 2025

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance announced on X that the 340B Drug Pricing Program is driving up taxpayer costs, including in Missouri, and urged Congress to take action to restore the program's integrity.

Saint Louis University professor named distinguished visiting humanities professor at East Carolina University

By E. M. Whitfield | Oct 15, 2025

Amy E. Wright, Ph.D., a professor of Hispanic Studies at Saint Louis University (SLU), has been appointed as the David Julian and Virginia Suther Whichard Distinguished Professor in the Humanities at East Carolina University (ECU).

CDC Reports: Measles cases in Missouri this year escalate as of week ending Sept. 27

By P. T. Askew | Oct 14, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Missouri for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 20.

SLU and Maryville students collaborate at cybersecurity event to address workforce shortage

By B. M. Long | Oct 14, 2025

Students from Saint Louis University (SLU) and Maryville University, both members of the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) chapters, joined forces on October 11 for an event aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals in...

Senator Schmitt discusses Middle East peace deal and government shutdown

By C. M. Luna | Oct 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox Business’ Kudlow to discuss recent political developments, including President Trump’s peace efforts in the Middle East and the ongoing government shutdown attributed by Schmitt to Senate Democrats.

Senator Schmitt urges State Department to label antifa as foreign terrorist organization

By K. S. Dickens | Oct 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has formally requested that the U.S. State Department designate Antifa as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).

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