2007

The Race for Governor Add another $1.6 million to Matt Blunt’s total cash raised. After spending almost $400,000 in the last three months, the governor had about $5.8 million in the bank as of June…

In an effort to make Pub Def even better, we recently announced two new internships that will allow two important and exciting things: 1) Expansion of coverage. If you think it sometimes seems like we’re…

KWMU reports that President George W. Bush signed legislation last week that re-names the University City post office after Harriett Woods, the former Missouri Lieutenant Governor who passed away in February. Earlier this year we…

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Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon, the likely Democratic nominee for governor in 2008, today said that Governor Matt Blunt’s office appears to be breaking the law by destroying their email records. Click To Play Keep…

The African American Aldermanic Caucus met last Friday to elect new officers. The new officers are as follows: Chairman - Ald. Terry Kennedy (18th ward)Vice Chairman - Ald. Bennice Jones King (21st ward)Secretary - Ald.…

A group of Missouri lawmakers are preparing to fight a potential ballot initiative anti-affirmative action groups are trying to put before voters in 2008 targeting colleges admission standards, employment opportunities and access to public contracts…

Following the retirement of executive director Kim Norman, Edmund Hennessey has been named the new head of Weed & Seed St. Louis. According to the Department of Justice’s website, the Weed & Seed initiative involves a…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D-MO) announced today his support for State Representative Rodney Hubbard for State Senate. Citing Hubbard’s experience and proven leadership, Congressman Clay, a former state senator himself, said…