Martin Smith

Martin Smith is the founder and Editor in Chief of STL.News, an independent digital news publication owned and operated by St. Louis Media, LLC. He founded STL.News in 2016 and oversees its editorial direction and digital publishing operations. His coverage includes business, financial markets, securities litigation, government and regulatory developments, legal news, and St. Louis-area businesses and economic activity.
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US Court Orders DTE Energy to Pay 100 Million

US Court Orders DTE Energy to Pay 100 Million Over Clean Air Violations A federal judge orders DTE…

How DoMyEssay Works and Why Students Use It in Academic Environments

(STL.News) Modern education increasingly intersects with technology. Students turn to digital platforms to manage assignments, research topics, check…

EssayHub Review: A Practical Look at This Academic Writing Service

(STL.News) University deadlines rarely arrive one at a time. Essays overlap with research projects, presentations, and exams. In…

Ten-Day Notice Rule Update from Washington, DC

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Strengthens State Authority with Ten-Day Notice Rule Update WASHINGTON, DC (STL.News) The…

Missouri Lawmakers Advance Bill to End Vehicle Inspections

Missouri Lawmakers Advance Bill to End Most Vehicle Safety Inspections Missouri lawmakers have approved legislation that could eliminate…

Overnight Trading Update for Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Overnight Trading Update: Global Markets Turn Cautious on February 17, 2026 U.S. stock futures edged lower overnight as…

Iconic silks in the Grand National

(STL.News) Few sporting events capture the imagination quite like the Grand National. Aintree has delivered some of racing’s…

Mexican Barrel House Opens in Creve Coeur After Two-Year Wait

Mexican Barrel House has officially opened in Creve Coeur, Missouri, after years of construction delays, bringing a high-end…

Global Markets Quiet as U.S. Observes Presidents Day

Global Markets Quiet as U.S. Observes Presidents Day – February 16, 2026 U.S. markets were closed on Monday…

Federal Court Sides With Illinois Restaurants

Federal Court Sides With Illinois Restaurants in Credit Card Fee Dispute CHICAGO, IL (STL.News) A federal court has…

Tax Refund Promises That Sound Too Good?

Tax Refund Promises That Sound Too Good? Why Taxpayers Should Walk Away Tax professionals who promise unusually large…

Orlando Tax Preparers Barred by Federal Court

Orlando Tax Preparers Juan Humberto Garcia and Marcos Yariel Figueroa Barred by Federal Court A federal judge has…

EPA to Reexamine Eight Superfund Sites in 2026

EPA to Reexamine Eight Superfund Sites in 2026 to Ensure Cleanups Still Protect Communities EPA will conduct five-year…

Rubio Reaffirms US-Japan Alliance at Munich 2026

MUNICH, Germany (STL.News) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on the…

Rubio Urges Europe to Defend Western Civilization

Rubio Urges Europe to Defend Western Civilization 2026 Munich MUNICH, Germany (STL.News) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio…