Allergy season has come earlier and stronger than expected this year, and in Missouri, it depends on what part of the state you live in. Millions of Americans deal with itchy eyes, runny nose and other symptoms of seasonal allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Because Missouri has a cold winter,…
As five St.Louis area health systems join forces to identify the regions most pressing health needs, the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services is stressing the importance of measles vaccines. An uptick in measles cases has emerged in several states, including Missouri. Nationally, the total number of cases, which can lead to brain damage…
A just-released report reflects downward shifts in commodity prices and farm income in Missouri. Research from the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the Univ. Of MO finds that farm commodity prices have tumbled from the peak levels they rose to during the Spring of 2022 , and that new projections suggest that downward…
An invasive tree species is being targeted by the Missouri Department of Conservation, and St.Louis residents are being asked to help. What’s commonly known as the Callery or Bradford Pear Tree can be seen now, blooming across the STL region. It became a popular landscape tree back in the 1960’s because it was inexpensive, grew quickly,…
The Women’s Foundation of Greater St.Louis has announced their annual employment scorecard. Tuesday was Equal Pay Day, and the Foundation released it’s 7th annual Employment Scorecard, recognizing 14 area employers that they have determined demonstrate excellence in four areas of gender equity….leadership, compensation, flexible work policies, and recruitment and retention. The organizations were evaluated as…
HB’s 1706 and 1539 are designed to address issues related to human trafficking. The legislation mandates training on sex and human trafficking for emergency medical technicians, nurses, prosecutors, juvenile officers, social workers and police that will equip frontline workers with the knowledge and tools to identify trafficking and respond to it effectively. This also expands…
March is Women’s History Month, there are a wide variety of ways to celebrate. There are educational events, exhibitions, and a variety of social events happening now until the end of March honoring women from both the past and present. This year’s theme is “Women who Advocate for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion”. St.Louis County Libraries…
Two national non-profit organizations have announced their support of the Missouri Champion of Children Coalition. On Tuesday Mission Readiness, made-up of retired military leaders, and Fight Crime:Invest in Kids, a group of 5,000 law enforcement leaders, including 120 from MO, announced in letters sent to state lawmakers, their support of the MO Champion of Children…
The United Way of Greater St.Louis has announced a new partnership with baseball legend Adam Wainwright. Wainwright had an 18 year career with the St.Louis Cardinals, and founded Big League Impact, an organization that creates volunteer opportunities for Major League players in every market to raise money for causes that they care about. With this new…
A charge of Discrimination has been filed against St.Louis County on behalf of former State Senator and Representative Maria Chappelle-Nadal. A statement released Tuesday by Nadal’s attorney says the County violated the anti-retaliation provision of the MO Human Rights Act, relating to alleged leaks to the media about the 2023 settlement agreement between Chappelle-Nadal and…