2006

Advisory Committee Meeting Today By Antonio D. French The special five-member committee appointed by State Education Commissioner Kent King last month to analyze the current state of St. Louis Public Schools is meeting today --…

Yesterday the festivities marking the 90th anniversary reunion at Cleveland Highschool were held at the school, at which over an estimated 700 alumni, current and former faculty, and community members celebrated. The presentation, which lasted…

There’s something for every kind of political watcher this weekend — except maybe basketball-hating conservatives. For those pissed off that in the year 2006, Detroit is still producing vehicles that give less than 15 miles…

by Peter DownsMarch 2, 2006 -- Nearly 80 people attended a meeting at Mullanphy School last night to discuss problems with student transportation and a longer school day. The meeting was arranged in response to…

BREAKING NEWS The Missouri Supreme Court issued a ruling today allowing the proposal which seeks to raise the state’s tobacco tax more than 400% to pay for health services to stay on the November ballot.…

With 47/94 (50%) of the Precincts Reporting… 4TH DISTRICT SENATEEl-Amin - 30% (2402)Gambaro - 21% (1687)Smith - 34% (2721)Jones - 3% (234)Boykins - 13% (1040) Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net Related Stories

Some voters in south St. Louis received an anonymous automated phone call today telling them to vote for anyone but Jeff Smith in Tuesday’s state senate election. Many Smith supporters immediately pointed the finger at…

According to the most recent poll by Zogby International, Republican Sen. Jim Talent has regained some ground on his Democratic challenger, State Auditor Claire McCaskill. In the latest poll, conducted Oct. 10 through 16 and…

The Associated Press is reporting that President George W. Bush will be in the City of St. Louis on Thursday. From the AP: The White House has confirmed that Bush is planning to attend the…

The following is by Peter Downs, member of the St. Louis Board of Education:What's the problem with teachers?Over the last few months, the dominant media in town have focused on conflicts between the superintendent of…