“How is the Declaration of Independence relevant for today?”  That’s the question for this year’s essay contest hosted by the Constitution Party of Missouri.  The contest is open to high school students in the St. Louis metro area, more specifically, St. Louis City and County and the surrounding counties of Jefferson, St. Charles and Franklin.  With cash prizes of $250 for first place and $100 for the runner up contestant, enthusiastic participation is expected.
 

The banks and businesses in Jefferson County have had a challenge proposed to them to help in funding of the Jefferson County Port Authority Phase II Study to bring a multimodal port to the County. . .

Area growers are welcomed to attend a workshop for those interested in selling at the new Crystal City Farmer’s Market will be Monday evening, April 5th, at 6:30 pm at Grace Presbyterian Church, 105 Bailey Road in Crystal City. . .

The Constitution Party of Missouri issued a statement opposing the current health care legislation being considered in the US House of Representatives. The party challenges the federal government's authority to mandate insurance purchase or issue fines, asserting that since the United States Constitution does not contain the words "health insurance," "health care," "medicine," or "doctor," Congress lacks the authority to regulate healthcare providers or insurance companies. . .

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Congressman Russ Carnahan (MO-03) today applauded the largest organization for people 50 and over for their support of health insurance legislation before Congress, saying the endorsement underscores important provisions in the bill that will improve health care for older Americans and their families.