2007

The term of St. Louis Public Schools’ chief executive officer may be even shorter than many predicted. Governor Matt Blunt’s appointment to the Special Administrative Board of the city schools, Rick Sullivan, has yet to…

There is a bit of Constitutional confusion in Jefferson City today. As readers of PubDef had expected for weeks (and readers of the Post just found out today), Governor Matt Blunt withdrew the names of…

BREAKING NEWS - READ IT HERE FIRST By a vote of 2-1, the Board of Estimate & Apportionment has agreed to modify and extend BJC HealthCare’s lease of a portion of city park land. At…

Friday is the start of parents’ weekend at Washington University. It’s also the day thousands of tombstones will adorn the lawn north of the school’s library. The tombstones are part of a joint effort between…

When Gregory F.X. Daly is sworn in this morning as St. Louis’ new Collector of Revenue, it will be the first time in nearly 60 years that someone has risen to that office by virtue…

The field is narrowing and time is running out for area college students interested in being an intern with PubDef.net this summer. The names of the two people selected for the 8-week guided tour through…

Collector of Revenue Gregory F.X. Daly is known for his sharp dress and smooth style, and tonight for only $500 you too can be a Cool Cat like F.X. himself. Daly is hosting a jazz-themed…

Derio Gambaro was sworn-in today as the newest member of the State Board of Education. Gambaro’s appointment is subject to Senate approval next year. Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net Appointments, Schools