2007

Early this morning, 21st Ward Committeewoman Myrtle French, my grandmother, passed away. No posts for a while. Check back later for funeral information. Thank you to all that have already offered their prayers and condolences…

PUB DEF EXCLUSIVE At a panel discussion yesterday on race and politics, Shamed Dogan, a Republican candidate for state representative in west St. Louis County, slammed Congressman Lacy Clay for his stance against a white…

In this report, iconic journalist Dan Rather reports on the controversy and illusion that surround the same kind of electronic voting machines used in St. Louis County. On Thursday, Missourians for Honest Elections will host…

Paul McKee, the man behind the mysterious Blairmont land assemblage project, was expected to address members of the community in which he has purchased dozens of acres of property at a forum Thursday hosted by…

Gearing up for his re-election campaign, Governor Matt Blunt unveiled his new campaign website today. The site, www.mattblunt.com, has been completely redesigned and sports new campaign colors. The Governor will be in town today to…

Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Jay Nixon will be in north St. Louis this morning calling for stronger legislation against the payday loan industry. Nixon says Missouri has some of the most lenient payday loan…

The St. Louis City school board is holding a special meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the Foundation Room at the Administrative Building, 801 N. 11th Street. The Special Meeting will begin in open session…

The Board of Aldermen returns from their long summer break this morning. They were scheduled to return last Friday but cancelled the meeting so that aldermen could attend the funeral of 10th Ward Alderman Joe…

Alderman Lyda Krewson hosted the 28th Ward Holiday Party last night at Balaban’s in the Central West End. Click To Play Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net