Lewis Reed

The city plans to cut funding for the Workhouse from $16 million to $8.8 million due to declining inmate counts.

St. Louis Aldermen Vote To Close Workhouse, Delay Action on Airport Privatization

Chad Davis

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The St. Louis Board of Aldermen unanimously passed a bill Friday that will close the north St. Louis jail known as the Workhouse.The board was also…

Government, Politics & Issues

St. Louis' 'Close The Workhouse' Campaign Gears Up To Close The Deal

Sarah Fenske

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In 2018, a powerhouse trio of nonprofits and activist groups set off on an unlikely quest: They wanted to close the city’s notorious Medium Security…

Inez Bordeaux, an organizer with Close the Workhouse, present's the group's new report during a press conference at City Hall on Jan. 14, 2020.

Government, Politics & Issues

Close The Workhouse Campaign Claims Victory, Though Funding For Jail Remains In Budget

Rachel Lippmann

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Activists who have been pushing for years to close the north St. Louis jail known as the Workhouse say they are thrilled that the Board of Aldermen may…

The city's Ways and Means committee approved a bill that would put the issue of privatizing St. Louis Lambert International Airport before voters in November. The bill must now be approved by the full Board of Aldermen.

Government, Politics & Issues

Public Vote On Leasing St. Louis Airport Advances After Long, Bitter Debate

Rachel Lippmann

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The St. Louis Board of Aldermen has given its initial approval to asking voters in November whether they want to authorize a long-term lease of St.…

Screenshot of the meeting of Board of Estimate and Apportionment on April 22, 2020.

Government, Politics & Issues

Coronavirus Pandemic Leads To Grim Budget Picture For St. Louis

Rachel Lippmann

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St. Louis lawmakers will have to make up at least a $40 million gap in the budget for fiscal 2021.The spending plan presented Wednesday to Mayor Lyda…

According to Washington University's Center for Social Development's latest study, predominantly black residents and low-income communities in the region face barriers in casting their ballots.

Government, Politics & Issues

Proposal To Remake Local Elections In St. Louis Expected On November Ballot

Rachel Lippmann

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A group that wants to radically change the way candidates are elected to some offices in St. Louis has collected enough signatures to put the measure on…

Government, Politics & Issues

With Missouri’s Presidential Primary On The Horizon, Biden Makes Case To Democrats

Jason Rosenbaum

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Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden swung through St. Louis on Saturday, telling hundreds of people gathered at Kiener Plaza that he’s the best…

A rendering of the Major League Soccer stadium, which is scheduled to be completed by March 2022.

Government, Politics & Issues

Before Passing Soccer Financing, Aldermen Pause To Remember Late Colleague

Rachel Lippmann

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The St. Louis Board of Aldermen approved financing for the Major League Soccer stadium redevelopment plan on Friday. The plan received overwhelming…

St. Louis Alderman Sam Moore died Tuesday. He represented the city's 4th Ward for 13 years.

Government, Politics & Issues

St. Louis Alderman Sam Moore Dies At 71

Chad Davis

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St. Louis Alderman Sam Moore died Tuesday following a long illness. He was 71.Moore, a Democrat, had represented the city’s 4th Ward since 2007 and had…

This rendering shows the interior design of a proposed 22,500-seat soccer stadium that could be built in downtown St. Louis. April 20, 2019

Government, Politics & Issues

St. Louis Soccer Stadium A Bit Closer To Reality

Rachel Lippmann

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City support for the Major League Soccer stadium in downtown St. Louis took a small step forward Friday, with the introduction of bills outlining the…