From the monthly archives:

October 2003

St. Louis Grocery Dispute Ends

by admin on October 31, 2003

in Economy

Workers at three St. Louis area grocery store chains have ended their walkout, voting overwhelmingly to accept a new contract. 82 percent of the workers casting ballots voted to end the work action they started October 7th and return to their jobs at Schnuck’s, Dierbergs, and Shop ‘n’ Save. They’ve approved a 47 month contract. Few details have been released, but both sides say the contract includes several sweeteners over the offer that was rejected earlier.

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Senate Approval Of Healthy Forests Bill Gets Thumbs Up From Missouri Senators

by admin 10/31/03 9:28 AM

U.S. Senators Christopher Bond and Jim Talent are praising Senate passage of the healthy forests initiative, which was approved in the chamber as deadly wildfires continue to rage through parts of California. In a speech on the Senate floor, Bond raised concerns about the dead limbs and debris plaguing forests in Missouri and throughout [...]

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St. Louis County Considers Shutting Down Drug Treatment Program For Inmates

by admin 10/31/03 9:21 AM

Lack of money is forcing Missouri’s most populous county to look at closing its alcohol and drug treatment program for jail inmates and suspend its program for supervising violent juveniles. St. Louis County budget officials say as many as 200 jobs might be eliminated.

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Ford To Make Hybrid-Powered SUV At Claycomo Plant

by admin 10/31/03 9:18 AM

Ford will become the first car manufacturer to make a hybrid-powered SUV. And, the gas-electric version of the Escape will be made only at the Claycomo plant north of Kansas City. Tests are being run now. Construction will start next summer and it will be marketed as a 2005 model. The [...]

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Deadline Approaches For Tax Amnesty Program

by admin 10/31/03 9:17 AM

Today marks the deadline for delinquent taxpayers to take advantage of the Missouri Tax Amnesty Program. Delinquent taxpayers – individuals and businesses – owe the state about $400-Million in back taxes. And, for the second straight year, the Department of Revenue has an Amnesty Program in effect. The Department’s Todd Iveson says [...]

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