2007

Press release from the Missouri Democratic Party… Blunt’s 2nd Quarter Finance Plan: Sell State Government for $478,250 in Campaign Contributions Jefferson City, MO — Less than a year after getting rid of campaign contribution limits…

The Missouri House and Senate both came back into session today to revisit the economic development package (HB 327) previously vetoed by Governor Matt Blunt. Of course, included in that package is the controversial Land…

Gov. Matt Blunt today called for a special election to fill the vacancy in the 23rd Senate District. The special election will be held on Sept. 4, 2007. Republican Sen. Chuck Gross resigned from the…

BREAKING NEWS — READ IT HERE FIRST The Missouri Supreme Court has reversed a lower court’s decision that would have allowed the City of Clayton to use eminent domain to aid the $200 million downtown…

Mayor Francis Slay and his public safety director, Sam Simon, have issued another — much stronger — ultimatum to Fire Chief Sherman George: promote by next Friday or face disciplinary action.Click here to read Simon’s…

With absentee, the 20th, and the 10th Wards reporting… Shrewsbury - 2947Reed - 2499 Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net Related StoriesReed in the Lead (1)Schmid Wins…

Former U.S. Senator Jim Talent has sent an email to supporters reflecting on his loss and requesting financial aid in erasing his $85,000 of campaign debt. “I’ve replayed the campaign more than a couple of…

The Kansas City Progressive Women’s Coalition is throwing a party to celebrate the start of the campaign season. Their invitation promises “a stimulating evening” filled with art, drinks and hors d’oeuvres. It will be hosted…

State Rep. Mike Daus paid a visit to one of city’s best performing schools Friday morning and, according to one student reporter, said if the state really wants to help SLPS they should allot more…