Missouri Rep. Michael Burton proposes St. Louis and nearby counties form a new state, opposing President Donald Trump's idea ...

U.S. President Donald Trump's consistent coercion tactics about the 51st state have angered many Canadians, but it’s also speaking to a small group for a variety of reasons, say analysts.

Michael Burton, D-Lakeshire, suggested making St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County the 51st state. JEFFERSON CITY — One south St. Louis County legislator is floating a plan to make ...