JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri regulators have spent $1.3 million to defend themselves in court against a wave of lawsuits filed by businesses that were denied medical marijuana business licenses.…
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Trump still wants virus deal with Democrats, Mnuchin says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pressed by Democrats to quickly negotiate a new coronavirus relief package, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday that the administration remains willing to work on a bipartisan…
Part of old Lemp Brewery collapses; no one hurt
MARINE VILLA (AP) — A six-story brick building that was part of the old Lemp Brewery complex built more than 150 years ago collapsed Sunday; no one was injured. Caution…
Businesses held sway over state reopening plans, emails show
As South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster prepared to announce the end of a coronavirus stay-at-home order, his top staff received an email from the state health department. The message, highlighted…
House passes bill hoping to reverse postal changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — With heated debate over mail delays, the House approved legislation in a rare Saturday session that would reverse recent changes in U.S. Postal Service operations and send…
T.E.H. Realty official faces fraud charges
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A man from Israel who is an investor and managing partner of a company that operates low-income housing apartment complexes in St. Louis and elsewhere is…
Judge slaps down bars' suit over COVID-19 closures
ST. LOUIS – Two of the bars forced to close after being found in violation of the city’s public health orders have sued – and lost. St. Louis shut down…
Virus aid talks at impasse as McConnell, Trump huddle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., huddled at the White House Thursday with President Donald Trump, searching for a way forward on vital COVID-19 rescue money, while Trump’s…
Virus aid: Where things stand in Washington talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a week’s worth of meetings, at least some clarity is emerging in the bipartisan Washington talks on a huge COVID-19 response bill. An exchange…
Biden vows to fight racial inequality with economic agenda
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden promised that his economic agenda would combat long-standing racial inequalities as he sought to draw another sharp contrast with President Donald…
Redevelopment roadmap, or retread? New plan in works
CITY HALL – St. Louis may be taking a new path to economic development. On Tuesday, the St. Louis Development Corporation released a report it commissioned from a Boston company…
Shutdown looms for businesses ignoring COVID-19 rules
CITY HALL – Businesses that flout public health orders during the COVID-19 pandemic are going to be shut down, city officials pledged Monday. Some of the businesses on that list…