Spencer Flip-Flops on MWBE Program, Questions Remain
The Spencer administration has changed direction and reinstated the city’s Minority-owned Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) program that it dramatically suspended in August.
Author: Glenn Burleigh
MWBE Replacement Ordinance: Questions About What to Expect
The future of the city’s MWBE program replacement is uncertain, facing potential legal challenges from the Trump administration’s proxy restrictions on DEI initiatives.
MoDOT vs St. Louis on Contractor Diversity Program Legality
While St. Louis has turned off the engine on its contractor diversity program, MoDOT’s keeps on rolling.
Sunshine Requests Reveal MWBE Suspension Decision Details
Public record requests answer some questions surrounding the mayor’s decision to suspend the city’s MWBE contractor diversity program.
Local Media’s Absurd Obsession with a Non-Scandal
Local media’s obsession with an inconsequential payroll error is just weird.
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Mayor Appears to Lack Authority to Halt MWBE Program
The mayor does not appear to have the legal authority needed to unilaterally halt the city’s contractor diversity program.
Spencer Administration Bungles Suspension of Contractor Diversity Program
The decision to suspend the city’s contractor diversity program has ignited a firestorm at City Hall.
Chaos and Accusations Continue at Prominent Community Nonprofit
Conflict appears to be brewing at SLACO, the city’s longstanding hub for neighborhood associations, as staff and board leadership trade accusations.
President Green’s Office Will Implement Prop R’s Delayed Ethics Rules
President of the Board of Aldermen Megan Green’s office says voter-approved ethics rules will be implemented, despite many aldermen opposing the new measures.
