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A new law on oversight took effect in 2022 but immediately faced legal challenges. The work has also been delayed by disputes over access to complaints and to the City Justice Center, St. Louis’ jail.

The corrections officer was taken hostage around 6 a.m. and freed by 8:30 a.m.

Board President Megan Green says two pieces of legislation that received initial approval on Friday mark a shift at the board toward balancing new police powers with greater accountability.

With today's vote, Board Bill 29 is likely headed to mayor's desk

The budget generated little contention, but the bill that would provide legal counsel to tenants facing eviction prompted debate.

A group of marijuana investors have sued Alderman Bret Narayan over an alleged breach of verbal contract

In a speech outlining a broad progressive agenda, St. Louis Board of Aldermen President Megan Green called for disagreements to be productive. But debate in the chambers quickly turned nasty and personal.

St. Louis voters also narrowly approved a regular review of the charter, the city’s governing document, and authorized a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana.

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones’ allies won a majority of seats on the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday.

The April 4 election will determine the representatives of St. Louis' new 13-ward Board of Aldermen. In addition to selecting legislative representatives at City Hall, voters will also decide on a sales tax on marijuana and whether to create a commission to regularly review the city’s charter.