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Madison County seeks input on opening up

— April 29, 2020

A special “Opening Up Madison County Again” commission has been appointed by Republican County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler to develop strategy for the reopening of county businesses,…

St. Louis Regional Chamber touts ‘regional unity’ with Metro East
— February 5, 2020

The first year of the push for more regional unity across the Metro East area has been a success, according to the St. Louis Regional Chamber (SLRC). The SLRC, which represents…
Metro East news briefs
— November 6, 2019

Panel wants hyperloop start in 3-to-5 years The technology is untried and human beings may never even be allowed to ride it. Nevertheless, an advisory panel, appointed by Missouri…
Bi-State refinancing bonds amid continuing fiscal woes
— September 25, 2019

The executive committee of the Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners, at its Sept. 12 meeting, reviewed a bond refinancing plan that will save between $45 and $50 million —…
Competing St. Louis reform plans emerge to address city, county issues
— May 22, 2019

Amid the first federal corruption indictment against a St. Louis County executive, bankruptcy predictions for the City of St. Louis, and threats of succession by at least one county…

Scott air base, high-speed rail two of the top priorities for St. Louis region
— January 29, 2020

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), Scott Air Force Base, H-1 B visas, and a Hyperloop are among the top legislative priorities for St. Louis-area business this year,…
Other states snag Illinois’ gambling dollars
— October 16, 2019

(Third in a series looking at Illinois’ gambling expansion) Despite Illinois having nearly double the population of neighboring states, its casinos are not reaping the rewards. Casino…
Upper Mississippi River in southwest Illinois to close for extended periods
— September 12, 2019

Much of the Upper Mississippi River in Illinois, north of Alton, will effectively be closed to commercial traffic for multiple, extended periods over the next 10 years, to accommodate…