Dear God, Why Aren’t We Funding the Water Division?
STL PoliticClips’ Joshua Lawrence makes the case that the city’s Water Division deserves a larger share of the Rams Settlement Fund.
Tagged: opinion
Hyperthermia by Design
Ben West takes a look at the potential “heat island” effect that could be generated by the proposed Armory data center development in Midtown.
The Right Time for Energy Efficiency: A Sustainable Future
Energy efficiency and healthy housing are important for every consumer. The Missouri legislature’s pushback against sustainable building codes is counterproductive.
City’s “Sunshine” Data Shrouded in Darkness
City officials say egregious delays in public information releases are caused by the volume of requests, while failing to produce evidence proving their claims.
Aldermen Poised to Make Elections Less Meaningful
Reforms to the city’s municipal elections have gone through numerous tweaks in recent years. The latest proposal recreates an issue the nonpartisan system was meant to address.
Reflecting on a Year of Challenging the City’s Concealment Culture
We have only begun the fight against the culture of concealment that dominates local government.
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.
Local Media’s Absurd Obsession with a Non-Scandal
Local media’s obsession with an inconsequential payroll error is just weird.
Washington University in St. Louis Quietly Capitulates to MAGA
Former Washington University in St. Louis professor Michael Allen notes that the school has chosen to sacrifice diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles to avoid the Trump administration’s ire.
Murray: Kehoe’s Austerity Politics Will Hurt St. Louisans
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe vetoed numerous funding proposals, cutting $2.23 billion that impacts education, community services, and public safety in St. Louis.
