St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Last week, supporters of a plan to privatize St. Louis Lambert International Airport announced they would withdraw the initiative set for city ballots this November. A week later, two of the major entities behind the privatization push announced they had decided to part ways just one day before the announcement on the airport initiative.

After months of pushing airport privatization in St. Louis, the group behind a controversial ballot initiative wants it removed from the Nov. 3 ballot.

Last month, the Greater St. Louis Labor Council voted to oppose an airport privatization plan being pushed by the local carpenters union. Labor Council President Pat White explains why on "St. Louis on the Air."

A consultant pushing to lease St. Louis Lambert International Airport is hitting pause on a campaign to remove vocal critic Cara Spencer, D-20th Ward, from office.

The company behind the campaign to recall Spencer has been involved in airport privatization efforts but says it isn't about her opposition on the issue.

Voters will determine in November if St. Louis Lambert International Airport should be privatized. One argument for leasing the airport: eliminating nearly a half-billion dollars in debt.Proponents argue it’s the city’s best shot at getting the money to pay off the debt and improve the airport. But others say the debt is typical for midsize airports.

Updated at 4:30 p.m. July 14th, with legal opinion from lawyers supporting St. Louis RisingLeaders behind a petition effort to put airport privatization…

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.…

The aldermanic committee that oversees the city of St. Louis’ finances endorsed a proposal on Thursday that would allow voters to decide whether to lease…

Updated 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, with comments from Mayor Lyda Krewson.St. Louis could be on the hook for more than $44 million in airport…