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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — New federal court rulings are narrowing the Biden administration’s enforcement of a rule for protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination and allowing critics to limit it even further school by school. The rule is to take effect on Aug. 1. A federal judge in Missouri blocked enforcement in six additional states, bringing…
Thursday is National Hire a Veteran Day. Transitioning from the military service can be challenging, and Hire A Veteran Day encourages employers to consider military vets, who they say can bring unique qualities to the workforce…such as honesty, integrity, and service before self. There are a number of events Thursday…in St.Louis, Republic Services will host…
Vice President Kamala Harris is flying to her first battleground state Wisconsin after locking up enough support from Democratic delegates to earn the party’s nomination. Democratic leaders Charles Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries also endorsed Harris on Tuesday, capping off their party’s swift embrace of her 2024 candidacy. Meanwhile, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down…
Great Rivers Greenway is looking for local residents to join a committee to help plan and design the new Brickline Greenway in downtown St.Louis. Time is running out for local residents to join a committee that will provide input for the Brickline Greenway, with less than two weeks left to apply. The walking and bike path…
Former President Barack Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are expressing concerns about President Joe Biden’s candidacy for the White House. The move comes just hours before former President Donald Trump is expected to accept the party’s presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, an address highly anticipated after Saturday’s assassination attempt.…
Washington University’s Pediatric Care Clinic is reportedly closing. The former employee who drew national attention with allegations against the University’s Transgender Center at STL Children’s Hospital says the pediatric care clinic will close permanently. In an op-ed submitted yesterday (TUES) to the Post Dispatch, Jamie Reed said the closing was quietly announced last week. Reed acknowledged…
The Republican National Convention heads into its second day — now with Donald Trump officially as its presidential nominee and U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate. Trump energized the crowd Monday night by entering the arena with a bandage on his right ear after being injured during an assassination attempt Saturday.…
The suicide rate for Missouri veterans is one of the highest in the country, but legislation signed by the Governor this week makes reversing that trend a top priority. The MO Veterans Commission is now charged with creating a new program, and will work with the MO Dept. Of Mental Health to address the issue…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s ability to run for reelection faces crucial tests Thursday. He will be fielding questions at a highly anticipated press conference that many Democrats will be watching for signs he’s up for another four-year term. And he sent his campaign team to meet privately with skeptical senators on Capitol Hill,…
The St.Louis Charter Commission has announced its final recommendations for amending the City’s governing document. Board of Alderman President Megan Green announced on Tuesday that commission members have approved proposals that would establish an Office of Public Advocate, change the timing of general municipal elections, give the Board of Aldermen more authority in the budget…