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May 17, 2021 • 16min
Ameren Missouri VP On Sustaining The Grid While Moving To Clean Energy
As vice president of sustainability and electrification for Ameren Missouri, Gwen Mizell is juggling more than one big challenge. Climate pledges are great, but how does a major utility company make the shift to clean energy while maintaining reliable and affordable services — and also reckon with the reality that the technology needed to become totally green does not yet exist?
May 17, 2021 • 25min
Takeaways From Missouri's Legislative Special Session
Missouri lawmakers wrapped their special session Friday with some surprising moves — and serious frustration on both sides of the aisle. Jason Hancock of the Missouri Independent gets us up to speed on the bills that made it through — and the surprising alliances that shaped the session.
May 14, 2021 • 16min
Public Officials On Zoom While Driving Shows ‘The Extreme Of The Problem,’ Advocate Says
An Ohio state senator went viral last week after he was caught on camera driving during a Zoom debate on penalties for — you guessed it — distracted driving. But Andrew Brenner is hardly an outlier: Numerous elected officials, including St. Louis aldermen, have been spotted driving while participating in virtual public meetings.
May 14, 2021 • 19min
Homeless Man Wins $150K As Judge Strikes St. Louis County’s Solicitation Ordinances
Attorney Bevis Schock discusses how police citing and arresting his client has led to a six-figure bill for St. Louis County -- and changes to county ordinances
May 14, 2021 • 19min
G’Ra Asim’s ‘Boyz N The Void’ Explores Being Black And Punk
Author and punk musician G'Ra Asim discusses his new book and how he feels about moving back to St. Louis, the city he left as a 10-year-old.
May 13, 2021 • 19min
Circus Flora Returns To The Big Top With ‘St. Lou Revue’
After a lengthy hiatus, Circus Flora's big red tent in Grand Center will once again fill with circus tricks and fans next month — and lots of St. Louis talent. With shows running June 4-6, “The St. Lou Revue” promises a focus on hometown performers and plenty of COVID-conscious safety measures, plus some talented canine newcomers from Purina.
May 13, 2021 • 15min
In ‘Partying With A 4.0,’ Missouri S&T Graduating Senior Offers Insight On Finding Balance
On Saturday, Ashley-Ann Davis will offer some words of wisdom to her fellow graduating seniors at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla. She’s one of just four students scheduled to speak at the university’s in-person commencement ceremonies. But when it comes to giving life advice, the 22-year-old hasn’t just written a speech — she’s also got a small book to her name.
May 13, 2021 • 17min
Teen Vaccine Eligibility Has St. Louis Parents Excited
Pediatric infectious disease physician Dr. Jason Newland of Washington University discusses the FDA's authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for younger teens.
May 12, 2021 • 23min
Medical Marijuana Sales Soar In Missouri, What’s Next?
Missouri’s medical marijuana industry is faring well since the first dispensaries opened their doors last October. Today, more than 100,000 patients and caregivers use and purchase medical cannabis in the state.
May 12, 2021 • 15min
Parson Joins Other GOP Governors In Ending COVID-19 Unemployment Program Participation
This week, Missouri Governor Mike Parson joined a growing number of GOP governors in rejecting federal unemployment benefits. Beginning June 12, the state will no longer participate in a half-dozen federal programs designed to aid out-of-work residents during the pandemic, including the $300-per-week supplemental benefits given to unemployed workers.
