KWMU News en-us Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:19:12 GMT Public Podcaster 30 no Alumni rally to save Sumner High School http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1607154 Historic high school is under threat of closure without improvement in academics and student safety kwmu Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/.jukebox/media/kwmu/883266/mp3/news/podcast/446/883266.mp3 00:00:00 no ST. LOUIS SCHOOLS, KELVIN ADAMS, SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL Historic high school is under threat of closure without improvement in academics and student safety Historic high school is under threat of closure without improvement in academics and student safety Rural communities say state needs tougher anti-meth law http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1605713 Several Missouri towns are trying to curb meth production by requiring prescriptions for some cold medications. But many community leaders say their efforts need to be replicated on the state level for the idea to work. kwmu Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/.jukebox/media/kwmu/882727/mp3/news/podcast/446/882727.mp3 00:00:00 no COLD MEDICINE Several Missouri towns are trying to curb meth production by requiring prescriptions for some cold medications. But many community leaders say their efforts need to be replicated on the state level for the idea to work. Several Missouri towns are trying to curb meth production by requiring prescriptions for some cold medications. But many community leaders say their efforts need to be replicated on the state level for the idea to work. Nixon optimistic about Missouri economy, but says more cuts will be needed http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1602105 Missouri Governor Jay Nixon said the state will balance its budget without raising taxes. Nixon outlined a plan yesterday to eliminate more than $250 million in spending in the next fiscal year. kwmu Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/.jukebox/media/kwmu/881238/mp3/news/podcast/446/881238.mp3 00:00:00 no Missouri Governor Jay Nixon said the state will balance its budget without raising taxes. Nixon outlined a plan yesterday to eliminate more than $250 million in spending in the next fiscal year. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon said the state will balance its budget without raising taxes. Nixon outlined a plan yesterday to eliminate more than $250 million in spending in the next fiscal year. Business is booming for big drug negotiators http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1601706 If your health insurance covers prescriptions, you are probably a customer of a pharmacy benefit management company, such as St. Louis-based Express Scripts. PBMs are poised for even more growth, as baby boomers age and Congress prepares to insure more Americans. kwmu Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/.jukebox/media/kwmu/881042/mp3/news/podcast/446/881042.mp3 00:00:00 no PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT, PRESCRIPTION BENEFIT MANAGEMENT If your health insurance covers prescriptions, you are probably a customer of a pharmacy benefit management company, such as St. Louis-based Express Scripts. PBMs are poised for even more growth, as baby boomers age and Congress prepares to insure If your health insurance covers prescriptions, you are probably a customer of a pharmacy benefit management company, such as St. Louis-based Express Scripts. PBMs are poised for even more growth, as baby boomers age and Congress prepares to insure more Americans. Midwest's recovery from recession will be slower than average, former labor secretary says http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1601118 Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich discusses the state of the Midwest economy with St. Louis Public Radio's Bill Raack. kwmu Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/.jukebox/media/kwmu/880743/mp3/news/podcast/446/880743.mp3 00:00:00 no Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich discusses the state of the Midwest economy with St. Louis Public Radio's Bill Raack. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich discusses the state of the Midwest economy with St. Louis Public Radio's Bill Raack. Quinn light on specifics in first State of the State address http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1599470 He touched on topics from biofuels to high speed rail, but spoke little about Illinois' biggest issue - the budget. kwmu Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/.jukebox/media/kwmu/880112/mp3/news/podcast/446/880112.mp3 00:00:00 no He touched on topics from biofuels to high speed rail, but spoke little about Illinois' biggest issue - the budget. He touched on topics from biofuels to high speed rail, but spoke little about Illinois' biggest issue - the budget. Amid budget crises and other controversies, Quinn gives first State of the State address http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1598984 The speech is the governor's biggest opportunity to set the year's legislative agenda. But expectations for the address are low kwmu Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/.jukebox/media/kwmu/879943/mp3/news/podcast/446/879943.mp3 00:00:00 no ILLINOIS BUDGET, ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE, PAT QUINN The speech is the governor's biggest opportunity to set the year's legislative agenda. But expectations for the address are low The speech is the governor's biggest opportunity to set the year's legislative agenda. But expectations for the address are low Craft beer represents big growth potential for St. Louis http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1598271 In part 2 of a series on St. Louis beer and beer culture, St. Louis Public Radio's Adam Allington looks at the growth of the local "craft" beer movement especially as it relates to the sale of Anheuser-Busch. kwmu Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/.jukebox/media/kwmu/879649/mp3/news/podcast/446/879649.mp3 00:00:00 no ANHEUSER BUSCH In part 2 of a series on St. Louis beer and beer culture, St. Louis Public Radio's Adam Allington looks at the growth of the local "craft" beer movement especially as it relates to the sale of Anheuser-Busch. In part 2 of a series on St. Louis beer and beer culture, St. Louis Public Radio's Adam Allington looks at the growth of the local "craft" beer movement especially as it relates to the sale of Anheuser-Busch. Beyond Budweiser-a look back at the St. Louis beer industry http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1597696 Most of St. Louis's 200-plus breweries are long gone. So what, if anything, does our beer-making history mean today? kwmu Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/.jukebox/media/kwmu/879420/mp3/news/podcast/446/879420.mp3 00:00:00 no ANHEUSER-BUSCH Most of St. Louis's 200-plus breweries are long gone. So what, if anything, does our beer-making history mean today? Most of St. Louis's 200-plus breweries are long gone. So what, if anything, does our beer-making history mean today? Lawmakers push for big tax changes in tough budget year http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1597083 If you pay personal income taxes in Missouri, chances are you're in the top tax bracket. It takes only $9,000 a year in taxable income to reach the state's top tier. kwmu Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kwmu/.jukebox/media/kwmu/879153/mp3/news/podcast/446/879153.mp3 00:00:00 no If you pay personal income taxes in Missouri, chances are you're in the top tax bracket. It takes only $9,000 a year in taxable income to reach the state's top tier. If you pay personal income taxes in Missouri, chances are you're in the top tax bracket. It takes only $9,000 a year in taxable income to reach the state's top tier.