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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Steve Asmussen Stables to Pay $250K in Penalties

Court Orders Horse Trainer Steve Asmussen Stables to Pay $250K in Penalties, Reimbursements After U.S. Department of Labor…

Dr. Al-Dadah in Peoria, Illinois to Pay $20K in Back Wages

Federal Court Requires Peoria, Illinois Dentist, Dr. Al-Dadah, to Pay $20,000 in Back Wages to Employee Terminated After…

Bandana’s BBQ Express to Open in St. Louis on Hampton Ave

Bandana's BBQ Express will open a new Express location on Hampton Ave in St. Louis, MO. ST. LOUIS,…

Ghost Kitchen Concept – The Hill Food Co. – St. Louis – Launched

The Hill Food Co. - A Ghost kitchen concept has officially launched in St. Louis, Missouri, with early…

Mississippi Second Highest Prime Working-Age Employment

Mississippi Second in Nation for Prime Working-Age Employment Gains Since 2020 JACKSON, MS (STL.News) A report from Pew…

Minnesota Governor – $13M for Business Expansion Statewide

Minnesota Governor Walz Announces $13 Million for Business Expansion Statewide. Funding from DEED's Job Creation Fund and the…

Missouri Governor Granted 15 Pardons in July 2023

Missouri Governor Parson Grants 15 Pardons for the Month of July 2023 JEFFERSON CITY, MO (STL.News) For the…

EPA Public Engagement in Detroit – Great Lakes Restoration

EPA to Hold Public Engagement Session in Detroit for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan The public…

FEMA Authorizes Funds – Horse Creek Fire in Alaska

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Lost Horse Creek Fire in Alaska BOTHELL, WA (STL.News) The Federal Emergency Management…

Dept. of Labor Sues UnitedHealth Group Inc.

U.S. Department of Labor Sues Wisconsin-Based Third-Party Claims Administrator, UnitedHealth Group Inc., for Denying Medical Claims for Thousands…

SEC Awards – $104M – Whistleblowers

SEC Awards More Than $104 Million to Seven Whistleblowers Washington, DC (STL.News) The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…

Sixto Jorge Díaz Colón – Sentenced for Extortion – Obstruction

Former Media Producer Sixto Jorge Díaz Colón Sentenced for Extortion and Obstruction of Justice (STL.News) A former media…

De Palm Tree Restaurant Reopens on Hampton Avenue

De Palm Tree Restaurant has reopened on Hampton Avenue, offering online ordering for delivery or pickup. ST. LOUIS,…

Santila Terry Sentenced – Probation – Restitution of $200K

Santila Terry was sentenced to probation and ordered to pay $200,000 in restitution to the Illinois Department of…

Quickwork LLC – Eric Anthony Nepute – COVID-19 Settlement

Quickwork LLC and one of its managers, Eric Anthony Nepute, have agreed to injunctions and to pay civil…