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YouTube, which PubDef.net uses to post and play our videos, has just added a cool new scroll-through feature on its player that shows related videos. It’s fun to play with and lets you discover new,…
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The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) has thrown its support to State Rep. Jeff Harris for Attorney General. “Throughout my career, I have been honored to stand with organized labor on…
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The three candidates vying to be the next alderman from the 6th Ward met last night for a debate hosted by the Downtown Residents’ Association and the League of Women Voters. Candidates Patrick Cacchione, Christian…
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The Department of Economic Development (DED) has approved the establishment of an Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) in St. Louis. The city’s EEZ covers the entire riverfront as well as large sections of the Northside and…
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Two well-known St. Louis Catholics are asking Attorney General and Democratic candidate for governor Jay Nixon to support Governor Matt Blunt’s selection to the State Board of Education. PubDef.net has obtained a copy of a…
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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…
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Former State Senator and former St. Louis City Comptroller John Bass passed away yesterday. In a message on her website, Bass’ granddaughter, Kacie Starr Triplett, said Bass loved St. Louis and enjoyed being a public…
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PUB DEF EXCLUSIVE In the following two-page letter from Governor Matt Blunt to the Missouri Senate, the names of 10 different appointees were pulled from consideration. According to sources, only two (SLPS CEO Rick Sullivan…
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State Rep. Rodney Hubbard*, a candidate for the 5th District state senate seat soon to be vacated by the term-limited Sen. Maida Coleman, is holding one of the largest political fundraisers of the year this…
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We’re about to launch our new homepage design — PubDef 2.0! Today is your chance to take a sneak peek and offer feedback. Take a peek here: www.pubdef.net/new.html Leave feedback in the comments section here…
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