A Parkway parent says the county senior tax freeze helped push preschool tuition higher, adding roughly $930 to his family’s bills as the district trims budgets.

After a House push, Missouri is closer to an automatic expungement system that advocates say could clear the way to jobs and housing for thousands.

St. Louis County's MWBE director says he was suspended after pressing for procurement reforms and has filed suit alleging whistleblower retaliation.

Missouri lawmakers approved HB2273, increasing penalties for grooming and sextortion, reviving a trafficking council and creating a path for some survivors to clear convictions.

St. Louis Recorder Michael Butler announced on March 14, 2026 that he will not seek re-election, opening the citywide Recorder of Deeds seat for 2026. His decision follows a 2018 win and a 2022 re-election.

Four men arrested by ICE in Bethalto later signed self‑deportation papers, Rep. Budzinski’s office says. Local leaders want answers and legal groups are watching.

Two charter amendments would move purchasing rules out of Florissant's charter and raise the sealed‑bid trigger from $5,000 to $25,000. City officials say it will cut staff time; critics warn of reduced voter control.

Aldermen advanced a narrow smoking exemption aimed at bringing a high‑profile cigar convention to St. Louis, with backers pointing to $4.2M in regional impact.

Mayor Tim Lowery hosted FFSD Superintendent Dr. Howard Fields on the city podcast to explain Proposition S, a 48¢ levy the district says will fund safety, staffing and RECA record support.

The Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Macomb on pretrial-release rules and whether districts must extend bus routes to private-school students, with broad statewide implications.

St. Charles County will vote April 7 on Proposition RT, a measure to cap or freeze homeowners’ property‑tax liability. Supporters promise savings; schools and service providers warn of lost revenue.

The Missouri House passed HB1664 to lengthen the time survivors can file civil claims for childhood sexual abuse — moving many deadlines to age 41 — and now the bill goes to the Senate.

St. Louis is centralizing nonemergency service requests under a 311 Citizens' Service Bureau. Residents inside city limits can dial 311; outside callers may use (314) 622-4800.