Ald. Keys Loses Appeal, Aldermen Continue Ignoring City Charter
Four years after their passage, Ald. Keys loses the latest court challenge to updated conflict of interest rules for the Board of Aldermen.
Author: Glenn Burleigh
Post-Dispatch Changes Tune on Downtown for a Week
After spending years selling a fearful downtown narrative, the Post-Dispatch’s editorial board spent a week boosting the area.
City’s Annual Fiscal Report Card Released
The 2025 ACFR details city finances, showing an improved net position and revenue growth, along with a spending increase on public safety and healthier pensions.
Court Filings Reveal Details of SLACO Controversy
Civil court filings reveal details of the controversy that has rocked the longstanding community nonprofit.
Despite Spencer Admin Promise, “Sunshined” Documents Have Remained Hidden
After failing to follow through with a promise to make requested documents publicly available, the Spencer administration again promises to undo changes to the “Sunshine Portal”.
Most Aldermen Don’t Itemize Expenses, Have Funds Added to Paychecks
Twelve of fourteen aldermen use an uncommon accounting practice to have their $5000 annual work expense allowances added directly to their paychecks.
UMSL Cancels Annual Fundraiser for OBS, Digital Archives Premier
The event was scheduled to feature the launch of the activist organization’s digitized archive collection in collaboration with the university’s Museum Department.
City Civil Rights Commission Still Dormant
The city’s Civil Rights Enforcement Agency continues to languish under the Spencer administration.
BJC Health Announces First Round of Pay Cuts, Increasing AI Integration
Following its merger with St. Luke’s in western Missouri, BJC Health boasts that it is the state’s largest private employer. It is now moving forward with pay structure changes that local staff say will cost them thousands of dollars annually.
Lawsuit to Remove Harvey Follows Failures by SLPS Leaders, Local Media
St. Louis Board of Education leaders now admit Dr. Harvey doesn’t meet school board candidate residency requirements, but they are hoping a legal loophole keeps him in his seat.
