Economy

Electric vehicles are displayed before a news conference with White House climate adviser Gina McCarthy and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to highlight electric vehicles on April 22, 2021, at Union Station near Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

‘Big and Bold’ Infrastructure Bill Falls Short on Helping States Fight Climate Change

Critics who wanted to see a greater focus on advancing climate action and equity for disadvantaged communities say the infrastructure spending bill comes up short, or even worsens, progress toward those goals.

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In 2019, Missouri had more than 500 CAFOs, according to the Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

Some of Missouri’s Largest CAFOs are Seeking Less Stringent State Regulation

Eleven of Missouri’s largest concentrated animal feeding operations are working to reduce the state’s oversight of their hog facilities, despite a record of manure spills and clean water violations.

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Streetcars on Main Street

City Hall Routes Streetcar Tax Assessment Down Wrong Track

The Transportation Development District board’s plan to inform property owners about the upcoming special tax assessment for the Main Street expansion was derailed recently when thousands of additional letters were mailed in error.

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Wick and The Tricks performing at Lemonad(e) Park.

Live Venues Shuttered by Pandemic Could Start Getting Grants

For an industry all but completely shut down since March 2020, getting back to normal is going to take a major jumpstart.

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Rendering of the planned 26-story Three Light Tower looking north.ering of the planned 26-story Three Light Tower looking north.

Three Light Construction to Start in May, Midland Renovation This Fall

The Cordish Co. has confirmed construction of the $140 million Three Light luxury apartment tower will begin in May, adding the renovation of the historic Midland building into affordable apartments is expected to begin this fall.

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