My stories: Week ending Aug. 1

Sometimes I write things for St. Louis Public Radio. Here’s what I wrote this week. Is the middle class eroding? You weigh in A closer look at Missouri’s ballot issues What you’re saying about Amendment 7 Citygarden sculptures inspire musicians St. Louis Children’s Film Festival returns Symposium spotlights Midwest environment, sustainability

Energy reporter joins Post-Dispatch staff

This story originally appeared on RealTime/STL. Reporter Jacob Barker will join the St. Louis Post-Dispatch business desk Monday. Welcome to @stltoday, @jacobbarker! The ex-Tribbies are taking over. Cc: @Dave_Matter — Tony Messenger (@tonymess) March 21, 2014 Barker has been a business reporter at the Columbia Daily Tribune in Columbia, Mo., for the past three years.… Continue reading Energy reporter joins Post-Dispatch staff