2007

A video message posted on his website today suggests that the junior senator from Illinois will indeed be running for President. Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net

PUB DEF EXCLUSIVE During a panel discussion hosted by Congresswoman (and St. Louis native) Maxine Waters (D-CA) at the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. last weekend, hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons made…

From PresidentReed.com: ST. LOUIS — President of the Board of Aldermen Lewis Reed today announced Richard K. Gaines as his selection to the three-member team charged with leading the Transitional School District of the City…

Over the next days and weeks, you will be noticing a few new bylines on PubDef. The interns have arrived! So be nice — and be patient — as these fresh eyes take their first…

Mayor Francis Slay has ordered flags in the city to be flown at half staff in honor of former State Senator, City Comptroller and Alderman John Bass. “As an educator he inspired thousands of students…

One of the earliest supporters of Public Defender, the newspaper and precursor to PubDef.net, was Marti Frumhoff. Her excitement, enthusiasm, and support in those early days helped keep that short-lived and underfunded venture going for…

Here’s a link to video of an interview from Milatino.com with State Rep. Jeanette Mott Oxford on legislation in Missouri dealing with immigration. Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net

BREAKING NEWS Comptroller Darlene Green, nor Aldermanic President Jim Shrewsbury, would second Mayor Francis Slay’s motion today to approve the lease agreement that would have allowed BJC Hospital to expand into a small portion of…

The following is a statement from Comptroller Darlene Green on the March 2007 primary: “Congratulations to Lewis on this historic victory. I look forward to working with him on E & A and at the…