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El-Amin Maintains Financial Edge Over Palm

In the second contest between State Rep. T.D. El-Amin and Committeeman Joe Palm, El-Amin is maintaining his fundraising advantage.

Big Numbers for Hubbard

After another big fundraising quarter, State Senate candidate Rodney Hubbard now has more than 10x as much cash in the bank as both of his opponents combined.

Oxford Apologizes to Cunningham [Updated]

UPDATED: Rep. Mott-Oxford apologizes after accusing Rep. Jane Cunningham of being insensitive to a group of teenagers.

Cunningham Snubs Anti-bullying Teens?

The office of Jeanette Mott Oxford put out a press release Thursday claiming Rep. Jane Cunningham refused to meet with students because “she found their appearance very difficult to look at.”

Everybody’s Talking Taxes

Republican governor candidates Sarah Steelman and Kenny Hulshof, and Democratic candidate Jay Nixon say they won't raise taxes if one of them becomes governor of Missouri.

McCaskill, Temporiti for Simckes?

Democratic State Treasurer candidate Andria Simckes said she has big Democrat heavyweights behind her but sources in the know tell KY3 Political Notebook she's got her head in the clouds.

VIDEO: Obama in Indiana on the Economy

Barack Obama speaks to voters in Indiana about the perils of America's economy

SLPS Elected Board to Meet Saturday

St. Louis Public Schools' "elected" Board of Education will meet noon, Saturday to discuss their new plan to improve city schools.

From “Platform” to “Beacon”

After the St. Louis Post-Dispatch launched a new blog called "The Platform" on Sunday, upstart Web news site "Saint Louis Platform" has become "Saint Louis Beacon," to avoid confusion in a confusion situation.

Clay, Steward Named to Ebony’s “Power 150″

Businessman David Steward and U.S. Rep. Wm Lacy Clay, Jr. make Ebony's "Power 150" List.

Clay Pushes Census Device Oversight

Congressman William Lacy Clay, Jr. (D-Mo.) will hold a House joint oversight hearing on hand-held devices meant to collect data for the 2010 US Census deemed faulty.

Dem Strategist Begala to Give Wash U Talk

Democratic strategist and author Paul Begala will be making a stop in St. Louis Wednesday at Washington University, appearing as a guest of the Washington University, College Democrats group.

Blunt Appoints Schmid to Ethics Board

Gov. Matt Blunt nominated Jeff City attorney Michael J. Schmid (D) to serve on the Missouri Ethics Committee Wednesday.

KMOX: Johnson Under Investigation for Residency

KMOX Radio is reporting that State Rep. Connie Johnson is under investigation by the city Election Board for possibly living outside of her district.

“Right Now! with Ed Martin” Episode #2

Diversity “Dream Keeper’s” Fair

An all-day diversity fair will be held Saturday, April 19 honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., hosted by the student governments of Harris-Stowe State University and Saint Louis University.

Johnson Nixes Local 73 Endorsement

State Rep. Connie Johnson shuts down any chances of an endorsement (however unlikely) from Firefighters Local 73 stating she would not "seek nor accept" any endorsement due to the "racial discrimination" controversy surrounding it.

Macias Named Washington U. Provost

Executive Vice Chancellor Edward S. Macias, the dean of Arts & Sciences, was named provost. He was the last person to serve in the position at Wash U almost 13 years ago.

Democracy Now!

Help Wanted for Barack Obama

The St. Louis Barack Obama for President campaign is looking for a lot of volunteers to help out with an Indiana supporter phone bank project.