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It looks like the Barack Obama campaign will be the first to open an office in St. Louis. This week, supporters of the junior senator from Illinois’ bid for President will open a campaign office…
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Before his rally at Union Station Friday, Presidential Candidate Barack Obama met with a group of local elected officials at his Washington Ave. campaign office. Local electeds in attendance included: Congressman Lacy Clay; State Auditor…
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From Jason Rosenbaum at the Columbia Tribune: Ed Martin, who served as Gov. Matt Blunt’s chief of staff, has resigned. The governor announced this afternoon that Martin, a St. Louis resident, had stepped down from…
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Party’s Over! Campaign Limits Return In July, a lawsuit brought by former state rep candidate James Trout resulted in the Missouri Supreme Court restoring limits on campaign contributions in Missouri. Keep up with St. Louis…
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The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has endorsed Aldermanic President Jim Shrewsbury for re-election. “SEIU members run the gamut from healthcare to the public sector and building services. This is the kind of support from…
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“No Confidence” in Police Chief In September, the membership of the St. Louis Police Officers Association voted “no confidence” in the leadership of Chief Joe Mokwa. But despite the lack of support among his officers…
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John L. Triplett, father of Alderwoman Kacie Starr Triplett passed away on Tuesday, December 18. There will be viewing on Saturday, December 22, 2007 at Hopewell MB church which is located at 915 N. Taylor…
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Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net Related StoriesDays, Jones to Lead STL Caucus (0)Lawmakers Call for Local Control (7)Legislature Resumes Today (2)ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILL PASSES (8)Legislature Back in Session (1) Photos, State_House, State_Senate
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This week Superintendent Diana Bourisaw marked her first six months at the helm of the city’s public schools by listing some of her administration’s accomplishments. “Thank you all for making my first six months at…
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Gearing up for his re-election campaign, Governor Matt Blunt unveiled his new campaign website today. The site, www.mattblunt.com, has been completely redesigned and sports new campaign colors. The Governor will be in town today to…
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