Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has backed proposed legislation that would ban cellphones in classrooms, with some exceptions. What’s the policy in your local school district?
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Veterans, active-duty service members and others gather to protest potential federal cuts.
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A recent Pew Research report shows that fewer St. Louisans identify as Christian, which mirrors a national trend. The report also shows that 31% of adults in the Metro area are not affiliated with any religion, up 10% from 2014.
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The U.S. Census Bureau’s population estimates show the 15 counties across the St. Louis region gained 6,420 new people last year, while the City of St. Louis lost 3,077 residents over the same period.
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The desire to feel connected to one’s city can leave individuals searching for something that they felt they missed in their early education. St. Louisan Erica Threnn turned a pandemic pastime into a mission to share the city’s history through social media.
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Henderson will take the top job after longtime Executive Director Kelly Garrett steps down in June.
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With lawmakers set to take next week off, they leave having already accomplished one major priority.
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Both bills now proceed to the Senate.
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Missourians approved Proposition A, which raised the minimum wage and mandated paid sick leave, with 57% of the vote.
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Some companies have established robust training programs because educational institutions and other local programs aren’t pumping out enough new workers.
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Susan Polgar led Webster University’s chess team from 2012 to 2021. With her at the helm, the school won five straight Final Four national chess championships.
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