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Lawyers hired under Proposition C would help the St. Louis County Council draft legislation, offer legal advice and file and defend lawsuits.
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Kim Gardner admitted to using funds from the circuit attorney’s office to cover the fines she faced for her conduct during the prosecution of former Gov. Eric Greitens.
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Critics say sports gambling revenue could have little effect in Missouri's education.
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Because officials currently lack a good count of the number of short-term rentals operating in the city, the exact amount of revenue that could be raised by the fee is unknown.
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Voters can go to select locations in their counties to cast a ballot in person for any reason.
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The results of the November races could strengthen the Democratic majority on the St. Louis County Council. They will also impact the relationship between the council and County Executive Sam Page.
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An August poll by SLU/YouGov has Republicans leading every statewide race for the Nov. 5 election.
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In November, Missouri voters will get to decide whether two Supreme Court justices will keep their seats. Some progressives want to vote against retaining them because of their opinions on an abortion rights amendment — but it could backfire.
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Backers of Missouri Amendment 2, which would legalized sports gambling, claim in TV and online ads that the resulting revenue will boost public education. But its detractors point out there is no evidence Missouri schools will see any benefit.
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Lawmakers formed a new committee to document the effects of radioactive waste in the St. Louis region and other Missouri sites and to search for policy solutions.
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Aunque la población Latina de St. Louis y Missouri es todavía relativamente pequeña, está creciendo rápidamente. Los observadores políticos dicen que su voto podría ser cada vez más influyente en los años que vienen.
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Though St. Louis and Missouri's Latino population is still relatively small, it’s growing rapidly. Political watchers say the vote could be increasingly influential in the years to come.