Anxiety Prevents Hiring by Employers in St. Louis Region

Business leaders are nervous. Despite low interest rates and stimulus spending to boost the economy, few are hiring new employees. Are their concerns legitimate?

Talk of Tolls for I-70, Right-to-Work Legislation Heat Up

Business and political leaders are already looking toward next year. Expect to hear plenty of talk about turning I-70 into a tollway and making Missouri a right-to-work state.

Tips on How to Pay Your Fair Share

Have your checkbook handy for some timely tips on how you can help fund the state and federal government.

Blunt Supports Online Sales Tax Measure for States

Sen. Roy Blunt cosponsors measure allowing states to collect online sales taxes. Would this be considered a tax hike by the Republican?

When is a Tax Increase Not a Tax Increase?

When a tax increase brings the same amount of revenue, or less, than a tax it replaces, the tax increase does not technically break the famous Taxpayer Protection Pledge.

Missouri Needs to Increase Revenue to Meet Budget

Revenue collections may be up in Missouri, but not by enough if the state wants to match budget projections for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Missouri Journal Launches on Patch

New blog by Missouri Journal will explore the economy around the St. Louis region—everything from the latest in politics to business.

We're All From St. Louis When it Comes to the Cardinals

St. Charles County is not St. Louis, but St. Louis Cardinal baseball and other things unite the region.

Can Private Lives of Public Figures Stay Private?

Missouri House Speaker, Steven Tilley, just did and asks the public to respect his family's privacy. Is this request understandable?

Come on Now! City Halls That Look Like A Palace?

What Do You Think About So Many Cities Building Governmental Palaces For Their City Halls?

The Top 10 Things In St. Peters Right Now

We have lots to be proud of in the St. Peters area. What do you think the top 10 things are here in the middle of 2011? The Mayor? Schools? Favorite restaurants? Laws?

Will St. Peters' Red-Light Camera System Go Dark? Would You Care?

In light of St. Louis Circuit Court preliminary ruling questioning the validity of red-light camera municipal ordinances, could it be that St. Peters' red-light camera system could eventually go dark?

Police, Drivers Should Be Mindful of Challenges While Navigating Construction Zones

Page extension holds promise of expedited St. Louis and St. Charles County transit and convenience, but drivers and law enforcement must first navigate and endure the corresponding pains of progress.

Giving Time to our Kids

Spending more time with our children can avert problems.