AFT St. Louis, Local 420, Aflcio

08/13/2026

A campaign seeking to make it harder for lawmakers to alter voter-approved initiatives sued Secretary of State Denny Hoskins on Thursday

08/13/2026

The fate of two proposed ballot measures including a referendum on Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map will go on trial next week.

08/13/2026

The Springfield Planned Parenthood clinic will offer procedural abortions up to 12 weeks into pregnancy.

08/13/2026

08/04/2026

If Amendment 5 is the heist, then Amendment 4 is the getaway car.

Amendment 5 would fundamentally change how Missouri pays for state services. Amendment 4 would make it harder for Missourians to use the initiative petition process to hold government accountable.

Different proposals. Same direction.

That’s why we are voting NO on Amendment 5 and NO on Amendment 4.

Protect your voice. Protect your wallet. Protect Missouri’s future.

🗳️ Vote NO on 4. Vote NO on 5.

08/04/2026

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to choose nominees for state auditor, Congress and a host of state legislative seats, as well as decide the fate of four proposed constitutional amendments. The Independent tried to answer some of the questions you may have about voting in Missouri’s primary. ...

08/04/2026

GOTV
Missouri AFL-CIO
St. Louis City Labor Legislative Club
Labor Tribune
Ecumenical Council
Lavette Thomas
No on 4 & 5!

Turn out as of 11:22 am.

08/04/2026

Get Ready for Day One with Saint Louis Public Schools!

Join us this Thursday, August 6, for the SLPS Ready for Day One Health and Resource Fair, where families can prepare for a successful start to the 2026-27 school year all in one place.

This FREE event offers a variety of essential back-to-school services, including:
🩺 Health screenings
🦷 Dental exams
💉 Immunizations
📝 Registration support
🚌 Transportation information
📸 Student photos
💻 FOCUS and ParentSquare support
🍎 Free food
🤝 Family resources and more!

📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
📍 Gateway Middle School Complex
2 Gateway Drive
St. Louis, MO 63106

Whether your family needs school registration assistance, health services, or important back-to-school information, our staff and community partners will be ready to help.

Pre-register today: SLPS.org/ready

We look forward to welcoming our students and families as we get Ready for Day One! 💙💛