# St. Louis Budget Sparks Legal Battles

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Podcast: [St. Louis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237)
Published: 2026-06-26T21:43:28+00:00
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## Resource

St. Louis just approved a $1.4 billion budget—unchanged from last year—but packed with worker raises, up to 45%, plus funding for homelessness, eviction aid, and empty building demolitions. Police got $220 million (down from their $250M request), sparking backlash over pay parity rules that triggered firefighter raises. Aldermen clashed over control and funding, while legal battles loom: the state’s police takeover is already in court, and the city may face more lawsuits over funding obligations—especially after a recent court rejected a state demand for $68M. The courts may ultimately decide the city’s fiscal future. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6f707f82f7aafc1a

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