Daily Brief: Saturday, August 1, 2026

St. Louis news worth your time today — curated by PubDef, with receipts from the archive. Click through for the full stories.

Why the stakes are high for Missouri in Trump’s Canada tariffs

President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on certain Canadian imports has renewed attention to U.S.-Canada trade. While much of the national conversation about trade focuses on China, for… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Tear Down the San Luis for a Parking Lot on Lindell?” (Mar 2008)

Amid federal changes, advocates question the role of private insurers in Missouri Medicaid

Missouri’s Medicaid program is heading into its hardest budget years in at least a decade. A federal law passed by Congress last year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, threatens more than $1 billion… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “ACORN Endorses Jeff Harris for A.G.” (Feb 2008)

When families question a death investigation, getting a second autopsy can be complicated

After investigators ruled 31-year-old high school counselor and coach Kelsey Harris’ death a suicide in 2021, her mother, Kellee, said she was not convinced the inquiry had answered the most… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Irene, Maida and Mike — a Tale of Delusion, Promise and Possibility” (Nov 2008)

‘Def Poetry Jam’ star Black Ice dead at 54

Black Ice, the Philadelphia poet who became one of the most powerful voices in performance poetry, has died. He was 54. Born Lamar Manson, the Def Poetry Jam standout delivered sharp examinations of… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Irene, Maida and Mike — a Tale of Delusion, Promise and Possibility” (Nov 2008)

Medicaid cuts could hit community clinics hard 

Potential reductions in federal Medicaid funding could affect community health centers like Affinia Healthcare, which serves more than 43,700 patients across the St. Louis region, Democratic… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “ACORN Endorses Jeff Harris for A.G.” (Feb 2008)

Program prepares St. Louis businesses for corporate contracts 

For many small businesses, landing a contract with a Fortune 500 company or major institution can be more difficult than developing a good product. A Greater St. Louis Inc. program opening… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “KWMU moving to Grand Center” (Nov 2008)

FEMA grant could expand St. Louis tornado recovery team 

The city of St. Louis has received a $2.9 million federal grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to continue long-term recovery services for residents affected by the May 16 tornado. The… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Irene, Maida and Mike — a Tale of Delusion, Promise and Possibility” (Nov 2008)

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