Missouri News: Attorney General Eric Schmitt Announces Guilty Plea of James R. Butts For Home Repair Fraud
Jefferson City, MO (STL.News) – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that James R. Butts, 31, pled guilty to unlawful merchandising practices in Pulaski County. In his plea, Butts admitted that he falsely promised a homeowner that, in exchange for $ 9,762 dollars, he and his company Marshfield Landscaping and Fence, LLC would order … Continue reading Missouri News: Attorney General Eric Schmitt Announces Guilty Plea of James R. Butts For Home Repair Fraud
Missouri State News: Department of Revenue to begin offering REAL ID-compliant driver licenses, nondriver ID cards on March 25
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (STL.News) — The Missouri Department of Revenue will begin offering REAL ID -compliant driver licenses and nondriver identification cards on Monday, March 25. Issuance of REAL ID-compliant licenses and ID cards is the final step in the process for Missouri to satisfy requirements of the federal REAL ID Act and its regulations. Under … Continue reading Missouri State News: Department of Revenue to begin offering REAL ID-compliant driver licenses, nondriver ID cards on March 25
Midwest Flooding News: Illinois State Issues Health and Safety Tips as Residents Return Home from Recent Floods
SPRINGFIELD, IL (STL.News) – After historic flooding in Winnebago and Stephenson counties forced hundreds of people from their homes, the State of Illinois is urging residents in and around the flood zones to take precautions as the clean-up begins. “The floods in the northern Illinois have turned lives upside-down and devastated neighborhoods,” said Alicia Tate-Nadeau, … Continue reading Midwest Flooding News: Illinois State Issues Health and Safety Tips as Residents Return Home from Recent Floods
Missouri News: Auditor Galloway finds continued failure to adequately review child care providers during statewide review
Jefferson City, MO (STL.News) – Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released an audit that detailed an ongoing failure by the state to address concerns with providers of the Child Care Subsidy Program that are at a high risk of noncompliance. The report also found a continued failure by the state to properly account for federal … Continue reading Missouri News: Auditor Galloway finds continued failure to adequately review child care providers during statewide review
Cousins Properties And TIER REIT Combine To Create The Preeminent Sun Belt Office REIT
ATLANTA and DALLAS (STL.News) – Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) (“Cousins”) and TIER REIT, Inc. (NYSE: TIER) (“TIER”) announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine in a 100 percent stock-for-stock transaction. The transaction will create a Class A office REIT with a combined portfolio of over 21 million square feet located … Continue reading Cousins Properties And TIER REIT Combine To Create The Preeminent Sun Belt Office REIT
Constellation HomeBuilder Systems to Redefine the Home Building Landscape Through NewHomeListingService.com Acquisition
TORONTO/ March 25, 2019 (STL.News) Constellation HomeBuilder Systems, the largest provider of home building software solutions and services, has acquired NewHomeListingService.com (NHLS™), a leader in new home listings, to connect buyers, builders and real estate agents. With many goals in common, the NewHomeListingService.com team will be joining Constellation HomeBuilder Systems to further expand the … Continue reading Constellation HomeBuilder Systems to Redefine the Home Building Landscape Through NewHomeListingService.com Acquisition
SkyBridge Opportunity Zone Real Estate Investment Trust Selects BNY Mellon to Provide Fund Administration Services
NEW YORK/ March 25, 2019 (STL.News) BNY Mellon has been chosen by SkyBridge Capital to be the sole provider of global fund administration services for its Opportunity Zone Real Estate Investment Trust (“SOZ REIT”), a private, non-traded real estate investment trust with a mandate to invest in residential, commercial, and industrial real estate in … Continue reading SkyBridge Opportunity Zone Real Estate Investment Trust Selects BNY Mellon to Provide Fund Administration Services
Vermont News: Hazardous Waste Storage Company, Safety-Kleen Systems, Agrees to Pay $70,000 for Hazardous Waste Violations
Montpelier, VT (STL.News) – Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan announced today that his office has reached a settlement with Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. to resolve violations of Vermont’s Hazardous Waste Management Regulations. Under the court-approved settlement, Safety-Kleen resolved claims that it failed to properly identify and manage hazardous waste as required by the Hazardous Waste Management … Continue reading Vermont News: Hazardous Waste Storage Company, Safety-Kleen Systems, Agrees to Pay $70,000 for Hazardous Waste Violations
FIBRA Prologis Completes Portfolio Sale
MEXICO CITY/ March 25, 2019 (STL.News) FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced it has completed the sale of a portfolio of buildings to a major Mexican institutional investor for USD $62.0 million ($57.73/sqft), net of capital credit for near-term maintenance, in … Continue reading FIBRA Prologis Completes Portfolio Sale
Palm Beach Luxury $1-Million-and-Up Condominium Sales Jump in February
MIAMI/ MARCH 22, 2019 (STL.News) Palm Beach County luxury condominium sales surged in February, according to the MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system. Palm Beach luxury ($1-million-and-up) condo sales increased 22.2 percent year-over-year in February, from 27 to 33. “Palm Beach is home to one of the nation’s … Continue reading Palm Beach Luxury $1-Million-and-Up Condominium Sales Jump in February
Amortization Calc Mortgage Calculator Hits a Landmark High With Potential Home Loan Borrowers
HAWTHORN, CALIF./ MARCH 25, 2019 (STL.News) Hitting a high note with a remarkable 10,000 website visits a day, the Mortgage Calculator on AmoritizationCalc.com is quickly becoming the go-to spot to find info on home loans. Finding its niche in the lending space, it was designed to make life simpler for potential home loan borrowers. … Continue reading Amortization Calc Mortgage Calculator Hits a Landmark High With Potential Home Loan Borrowers
ACCC Describes the Different Tax Breaks When Filing
BOSTON/ MARCH 25, 2019 (STL.News) It is important for consumers to be aware of the different tax deductions and credits available to them, as they can be a huge money-saver. A tax credit directly reduces the amount of tax owed to the federal and state governments. A tax deduction is the amount consumers can … Continue reading ACCC Describes the Different Tax Breaks When Filing
Southern Staircase Selected as C.A.R.E Partner of the Year by David Weekley Homes
ALPHARETTA, GA./ MARCH 25, 2019 (STL.News) Southern Staircase is a leading custom staircase builder that has designed, manufactured and installed all types of commercial and residential staircases across the nation. As a trusted vendor of David Weekley Homes and avid partner in their community outreach efforts for the Charlotte area, Southern Staircase has been … Continue reading Southern Staircase Selected as C.A.R.E Partner of the Year by David Weekley Homes
Planet Granite Chicago Property for Sale for $21.9 million
NEW YORK/ MARCH 25, 2019 (STL.News) B+E, the first brokerage firm with an end-to-end trading platform for net lease (NNN) real estate, has listed the Planet Granite climbing gym to be located at 1450 N. Dayton Street, Chicago, IL, for sale for $21,900,000. The building is +/- 41,500 SF on +/- .56 acres of … Continue reading Planet Granite Chicago Property for Sale for $21.9 million
Pronghorn Resort Announces Debut of High Desert, Design-Forward Huntington Lodge
BEND, ORE./ MARCH 25, 2019 (STL.News) Pronghorn Resort, a leading luxury hotel and residential community in Bend, Ore., today announced the much-anticipated Huntington Lodge will officially open in April 2019. With a striking modern design unlike anything else in the area, the Lodge features 104 guest rooms and suites; a vibrant lobby lounge and … Continue reading Pronghorn Resort Announces Debut of High Desert, Design-Forward Huntington Lodge
Farmers & Merchants Trust Company Accused of Operating Without a License
LONG BEACH, CALIF./ MARCH 25, 2019 (STL.News) Joe Curd and Alex Galindo, with Curd, Galindo & Smith, LLP, announce that they have filed an amended complaint on behalf of their Client, Centennial Properties, against Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach and Farmers & Merchants Trust Company. The amended complaint was filed in Los … Continue reading Farmers & Merchants Trust Company Accused of Operating Without a License
Fox News Video: Russia Investigation Involving President Trump
(STL.News) – Earlier this morning, we recently published the Associated Press video announcing the conclusion of the Russia investigation involving President Trump. Fox News and Jenna Ellis, a former prosecutor and constitutional law attorney discusses their interpretations of the investigation conclusion. Do not be fooled into thinking this is over. The democrats have too much … Continue reading Fox News Video: Russia Investigation Involving President Trump
AP News Reporter: ‘No collusion’ a victory for Trump
(STL.News) – There is a lot of interpretations being released regarding the collusion investigation. It appears to be too soon for either side to declare victory because one thing American citizens can be assured of is that this drama is far from over. It is best to avoid jumping to any conclusion at this point. … Continue reading AP News Reporter: ‘No collusion’ a victory for Trump
Business News: Thermo Fisher Scientific to Acquire Brammer Bio, a Leader in Viral Vector Manufacturing
WALTHAM, MA (STL.News) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, and Brammer Bio, a leader in viral vector manufacturing for gene and cell therapies, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Thermo Fisher will acquire Brammer Bio for approximately $1.7 billion in cash. Brammer Bio … Continue reading Business News: Thermo Fisher Scientific to Acquire Brammer Bio, a Leader in Viral Vector Manufacturing
US Customes and Border Protection News: Yuma Sector Seizes Almost $100K in Cash, Recovers Stolen Vehicle
YUMA, AZ (STL.News) – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents arrested three United States citizens, confiscated nearly $100,000 in cash in suspected drug smuggling money and seized a stolen vehicle in two separate events near Blythe, California. In the first event Thursday at approximately 6 p.m., Blythe Station agents conducted a vehicle stop on a four-door … Continue reading US Customes and Border Protection News: Yuma Sector Seizes Almost $100K in Cash, Recovers Stolen Vehicle
White House News: Statement by the Press Secretary on Sanctions Against Major Venezuelan Bank
WASHINGTON (STL.News) The White House released the following statement on March 22nd: President Donald J. Trump is committed to preventing Nicolas Maduro and his regime from further stealing Venezuela’s resources and wealth for their personal gain, while the people of Venezuela suffer from lack of food, medicine, and reliable power and water. The United States … Continue reading White House News: Statement by the Press Secretary on Sanctions Against Major Venezuelan Bank
EPA News: EPA Partners with Harrison County Sand Beach Authority on Sea Oats Project
Sea oats planted on Biloxi Beaches to help control erosion and provide buffer to benefit aquatic habitat Biloxi, MS (STL.News) – Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Gulf of Mexico Program along with the Harrison County Sand Beach Authority and several local partners participated in a dune vegetation planting project on 1703 Beach Blvd … Continue reading EPA News: EPA Partners with Harrison County Sand Beach Authority on Sea Oats Project
HRSA News: HRSA awards over $100 million to improve pregnancy outcomes, reduce infant mortality
(STL.News) – The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded more than $100 million in grant funding through its Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health (known as Healthy Start). Administered by HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Healthy Start aims to improve health outcomes before, during, and after pregnancy; and, to reduce racial … Continue reading HRSA News: HRSA awards over $100 million to improve pregnancy outcomes, reduce infant mortality
CDC News: Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo tops 1,000 cases
CDC remains committed to bringing outbreak to an end (STL.News) As of March 24, 2019, public health officials have documented that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 1,000 cases; the current total number of confirmed and probable cases is 1009, including 625 deaths and 318 survivors. The outbreak is … Continue reading CDC News: Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo tops 1,000 cases
OPIC News: OPIC supports two projects to expand access to safe drinking water
WASHINGTON (STL.News) – The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) has recently provided financing to two projects that are working to expand access to clean water in the developing world, where limited supply causes widespread health problems and reduces economic potential. OPIC, the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, has provided $10.5 million in financing to WaterEquity, … Continue reading OPIC News: OPIC supports two projects to expand access to safe drinking water
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency News: OCC Reports Fourth Quarter 2018 Bank Trading Revenue
WASHINGTON (STL.News) – The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) reported trading revenue of U.S. commercial banks and federal savings associations of $4.2 billion in the fourth quarter 2018, which was $2.9 billion, or 41.0 percent, less than the previous quarter. In the report, Quarterly Report on Bank Trading and Derivatives Activities, the … Continue reading Office of the Comptroller of the Currency News: OCC Reports Fourth Quarter 2018 Bank Trading Revenue
Comptroller of the Currency News: OCC Reports Mortgage Performance Improves in Fourth Quarter of 2018
WASHINGTON (STL.News) – The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) reported a slight improvement in the performance of first-lien mortgages in the federal banking system during the fourth quarter of 2018. The OCC Mortgage Metrics Report, Fourth Quarter 2018, showed 95.8 percent of mortgages included in the report were current and performing at … Continue reading Comptroller of the Currency News: OCC Reports Mortgage Performance Improves in Fourth Quarter of 2018
NAACP News: NAACP Calls for Full Mueller Report to be Released
Baltimore, MD (STL.News) – NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, released the following statement regarding a recent development in Mueller investigation: “The full Mueller report and all underlying findings must be released. The people of this nation deserve transparency. The integrity of our democracy is at stake. Our country cannot afford anything less than the … Continue reading NAACP News: NAACP Calls for Full Mueller Report to be Released
U.S. Department Of News: Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With the Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, General Joseph Aoun
Washington, D.C. (STL. News) – The U.S. Department Of State released the following statement: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, General Joseph Aoun, in Beirut. They discussed the importance of the U.S.-Lebanese security partnership and how the United States can further support the Lebanese Armed Forces. … Continue reading U.S. Department Of News: Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With the Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, General Joseph Aoun
Michigan News: Additional exposure locations identified in measles outbreak
Pontiac, MI (STL.News) – Additional exposure locations have been identified in Oakland County’s measles outbreak. If you were at the following locations on the dates and times listed below, you were at risk of being exposed to measles and still have an opportunity to receive vaccination by March 24. High risk individuals can receive immune … Continue reading Michigan News: Additional exposure locations identified in measles outbreak