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Curtain Falls On Missouri's 2013 Legislative Session

Marshall Griffin — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:40:31 +0000

Missouri's legislative session has ended, with several issues resolved and several more that came up just short. St. Louis Public Radio's Marshall Griffin takes a closer look at the final day, and at what happens now:

A few that didn't make it, and a few that did

"The Poetry of Me" Encourages Self-Exploration And Expression Through Verse

Erin Williams — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:48:12 +0000

The intimate crowd was invited to share their thoughts on race and personal identity through spoken word. Guests wrote their six-word stories on the subject using cards from Michele Norris’ The Race Card Project.

A Younger Look At The Gun Debate

Sean Sandefur — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:18:45 +0000

Few things are more polarizing in American culture than guns. There is no scarcity of opinions on the issue, but a voice that we have perhaps not heard is that of a younger generation, specifically those who are 18 to 29 years old. They fall under the millennial generation, and will make up the future of gun ownership. So, what do they think? St. Louis Public Radio’s Sean Sandefur reports.

Guns Evoke Many Emotions

With 1 Week Left, What Remains For Missouri's 2013 Legislative Session?

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:31:36 +0000

The final week of Missouri's regular legislative session has arrived. The Republican-led General Assembly and Democratic Governor Jay Nixon are pushing to get several things accomplished before Friday. St. Louis Public Radio's Marshall Griffin tells us that the session, so far, has been one highlighted by partisanship and controversy.

Nixon vs. lawmakers, tax credit reform

Teachers Heartbroken As Century-Old St. Elizabeth Academy Prepares To Close

Julie Bierach — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:29:33 +0000

After 130 years, St. Elizabeth Academy, a private Catholic all-girls high school in St. Louis City will close this month.

As St. Louis Public Radio’s Julie Bierach reports, dedicated long-time teachers are in tears, while some alumni are racing against the clock in their pursuit to continue the school’s legacy.

Don’t Step On the Seal