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2007
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BREAKING NEWS Russell Goward, former State Representative and Democratic Committeeman, passed away today. He was 71-years-old. A former Assistant Majority Floor Leader, Goward was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1966 and…
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The Post-Dispatch reports today that Representative Nathan Cooper (R-Cape Girardeau) will resign from the legislature within weeks. The resignation comes after Cooper pleaded guilty to visa fraud and making a false statement to the Department…
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Missouri Supreme Court Judge Ronnie White announced today that he will retire effective July 6, ending a week of speculation and rumors. “I congratulate Judge Ronnie White for many years of service,” said Gov. Matt…
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Governor Matt Blunt today officially called a special session of the Missouri General Assembly beginning August 20, 2007. From the press release: “I want to thank the leaders of the General Assembly for their great…
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State Representative and likely State Senate candidate Tom Villa raised just $500 last quarter, well below the amount expected to be shown by his chief rival, State Rep. Rodney Hubbard*. According to campaign finance reports…
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There is a rumor that Riverview Gardens has been notified that the state is about to step in. Last week we asked Gov. Matt Blunt if state involvement in troubled districts was going to end…
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JEFFERSON CITY – Still receiving criticisms and praises alike, State Sen. John Loudon spoke with PubDef today about his passion for the controversial issue of midwifery and the fallout from his stealth legalization of the…
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And locally, did Senator Claire McCaskill forget her mandate when she and other Democrats joined with Republicans to authorize more funds for the Iraq War? Open Thread Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net
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State Representative Rodney Hubbard has hired Antonio French to manage his campaign for state senate. This is the third senate campaign for French. Previous campaigns for Senators Wayne Goode and Patrick Dougherty were both successful.…
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