/tags/economy Economy en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:09:57 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-21/photos-donald-trump-inauguration-washington "I'm here to fight for not only my future but for everybody else's," said Creve Coeur’s Daltin Fontana. "The only way that we can really make a change is by showing people that we're here." Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:09:57 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-21/photos-donald-trump-inauguration-washington Brian Munoz /government-politics-issues/2024-12-30/missouri-minimum-wage-increase-january-1 Thousands of Missourians will have more money in their pockets beginning Jan. 1 after voters increased the minimum wage to $13.75 by passing Proposition A last month. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-30/missouri-minimum-wage-increase-january-1 Lacretia Wimbley /government-politics-issues/2024-12-11/revitalization-eliot-school-north-st-louis Construction is expected to begin next summer on the historic Eliot Elementary School in St. Louis’ Fairground neighborhood. The school will become an addiction treatment center that also addresses homelessness and mental health issues. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-11/revitalization-eliot-school-north-st-louis Lacretia Wimbley /news-briefs/2024-10-16/clayton-peoples-national-bank-sues-armory-green-street-developer-seeks-takeover The People’s National Bank says the prominent developer has not made a single payment on the multimillion-dollar loan. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:42:36 GMT /news-briefs/2024-10-16/clayton-peoples-national-bank-sues-armory-green-street-developer-seeks-takeover Lacretia Wimbley /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-05-10/many-young-adults-face-economic-insecurity-and-depression-finds-new-st-louis-fed-report The St. Louis Fed’s 2024 economic equity report on young adults, ages 18-24, shows that many have no income, struggle with mental health and face varying degrees of financial stability by race. Fri, 10 May 2024 15:55:28 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-05-10/many-young-adults-face-economic-insecurity-and-depression-finds-new-st-louis-fed-report Elaine Cha /economy-business/2024-04-29/centene-donates-ferguson-claims-center-to-urban-league Centene Corp. has donated its 60,000-square-foot Ferguson claims center to the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. The donation is the largest any Urban League has ever received, and it will soon house child care initiatives, outreach programs and a food pantry. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:10:47 GMT /economy-business/2024-04-29/centene-donates-ferguson-claims-center-to-urban-league Andrea Y. Henderson /government-politics-issues/2024-03-13/with-recession-fears-subsiding-new-illinois-economic-outlook-expects-steady-growth The Illinois legislature's revenue estimate closely mirrors Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed spending plan. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-13/with-recession-fears-subsiding-new-illinois-economic-outlook-expects-steady-growth Jerry Nowicki /government-politics-issues/2024-01-17/pritzker-touts-early-childhood-education-and-manufacturing-investments-in-the-metro-east Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state plan to eliminate preschool deserts had a successful first year and celebrated East Alton-based Wieland Manufacturing's $500 million investment to modernize its facility. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:33:44 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-01-17/pritzker-touts-early-childhood-education-and-manufacturing-investments-in-the-metro-east Will Bauer /arts/2023-12-11/on-south-broadway-in-st-louis-a-triangle-of-music-clubs-changes-shape After 40 years of shows, the tiny music district south of Busch Stadium continues to evolve, with newer club owners hoping to expand it. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /arts/2023-12-11/on-south-broadway-in-st-louis-a-triangle-of-music-clubs-changes-shape Jeremy D. Goodwin /race-identity-and-faith/2023-09-05/fast-growing-indian-community-drawn-to-st-louis-by-its-welcoming-spirit According to the U.S. Census, there are over 17,000 Indians in St. Louis and St. Louis County. Many of them arrived to pursue a higher education or take a new job. People from India say St. Louis reminds them of home and makes them want to stay. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2023-09-05/fast-growing-indian-community-drawn-to-st-louis-by-its-welcoming-spirit Andrea Y. Henderson