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The House also passed legislation barring state funds from going to diversity, equity and inclusion programs and a bill shielding companies from having to place specific cancer warnings on pesticides.

The board appointed Borishade as superintendent during a closed session Tuesday night without opening up a formal hiring process.

Many of the St. Louis nonprofit’s clients are veterans who have spent at least 10 years in state prison. One case manager at the nonprofit is helping others land on their feet, just as he was helped through the program.

The City of St. Louis receives at least $162 million in federal dollars, and over 150 city government projects would be impacted if President Donald Trump’s executive orders stick.

Some city and county officials in the St. Louis region say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement hasn’t contacted them, despite rumors and claims that the federal agents have been spotted.

Now that Reesha L. Archibald has made it big as an executive producer on shows including Bounce TV’s “Finding Happy” and “Johnson,” she’s focused on lifting up St. Louis’ talent and providing opportunities for creatives in her hometown.

The former St. Louis County jail director has been tasked with implementing some of the recommendations from his assessment report in the first 60 days of his tenure.

The legislation heard in Senate and House committees would place the St. Louis police department under a governor-appointed board.

In addition to the resolutions, the Public Safety Committee heard from acting Commissioner of Corrections Tammy Ross, who says her priorities for now include focusing on staffing and fostering partnerships.

St. Louis had its lowest number of homicides last year since 2013, and overall crime is down 15% since 2023. Officials say the department’s use of technology is helping get people who commit crimes off the streets.