U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (MO.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after delivering remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) West headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. St. Louis Comptroller Darlene Green, Congressman William L. Clay, Jr. and St. Louis Mayor […]

Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of the state’s Clear the Air youth vaping awareness campaign to bring attention to the risks of using electronic cigarettes and vaping products. In October, Governor Parson signed Executive Order 19-18 directing the Departments of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and Public Safety (DPS) […]

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (MO.), a member of the Appropriations Committee, announced that several Missouri priorities he advocated for were included in the package of Fiscal Year 2020 funding bills, which passed the Senate today. The following appropriations bills were included in the package: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Commerce, […]

A Gentle Giant — Congressman Elijah Cummings Put “Decency” in His Politics – R.I.P. In today’s hostile political environment unlike the days, when I was a kid, where politicians went to dinner after agreeing and disagreeing, and had drinks, and started the next day anew. However, with the change of technology, and social media, grandstanding, […]

By Michael P. McMillan On August 9, 2014 lives were changed forever. From the loss of life from Michael Brown to the multitudes of lives that were affected in the St. Louis region and around the world, Ferguson (and Civil Rights) would never be viewed in the same light. In the months and years that […]

Women in Public Finance (WPF) is honoring St. Louis Comptroller Darlene Green with its 2019 Founders’ Award for Lifetime Achievement. WPF will formally present the award at the organization’s 23rd annual conference, held Sept. 26 in Austin, Texas. “To be in public service and represent the taxpayers is a true labor of love,” said Comptroller […]

Dear Members of the Board of Aldermen: My sincere thanks to each of you for your vote (27-0) to move the airport revenue bond financing, Board Bill #13, forward on May 31. Currently, the bill sits unsigned on Mayor Lyda Krewson’s desk. There is no legal reason for the bill to remain unsigned, and there […]

“I care too much about our community to allow distractions to impede our ability to train and employ our people,” Prince said. “I’m available to answer any questions to ensure a smooth transition because, at the end of the day, it’s about the people.” Mayor Lyda Krewson accepted Prince’s resignation Thursday afternoon. “I appreciate the […]

Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today celebrated 100 days in Office. “Since being sworn-in in January, I have focused on continuing to be a good steward of Missouri’s tax dollars,” Fitzpatrick said. “This stewardship goes beyond ensuring your tax dollars are invested and spent wisely. As Treasurer, I want to ensure Missourians are prepared for […]

“During this year’s State of the State address, I called for the legislature to prioritize an infrastructure plan that would address critical infrastructure needs across our entire state without raising taxes. I appreciate the collaborative efforts by the Senate and the House on this shared priority and am encouraged by the important step taken today […]