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PUB DEF EXCLUSIVE — READ IT HERE FIRST PubDef.net has learned that State Senator Jeff Smith (D-St. Louis) was issued a summons last night after trying to entering the Isle of Capri Casino in Booneville…
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With the Black Caucus and its allies clearly with the votes to hire the Board attorney of their choice, and the opposition, led by Alderman Steve Conway, forced into desperation, shouting and disorder, Alderman and…
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Gov. Matt Blunt gave the kind of Christmas gift Sunday that only a governor can give. Blunt announced his decision to pardon Alicia Allison-Brown, Jesse Barnes, James Birdwell, Sr., Craig Johnson, Robert Jordan and Carl…
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Old School Hip-Hop legend Big Daddy Kane with his son. Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net
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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.…
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Senator Claire McCaskill will be in town for the grand opening of her new St. Louis office Saturday. McCaskill’s St. Louis office staff, including regional director Michelle Sherod, will be on hand from 10-11:00 a.m.…
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After months of neglect, the Pub Def Video Podcast has been updated. Click here to subscribe in iTunes. Following the release of the groundbreaking AppleTV, allowing us to watch video podcasts on our television —…
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The people of St. Charles have spoken. Republican Tom Dempsey has defeated Democrat Ed Appelbaum tonight to become Missouri’s newest state senator. The final unofficial results are: Dempsey — 6,671 (56.2%)Appelbaum — 5,199 (43.8%) Here’s…
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As expected, Michele Kratky, wife of former State Rep. Fred Kratky, has been selected as the Democratic nominee to replace her husband in February’s special election. Southside Democratic committeemen and -women met this morning to…
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The Aldermanic President candidates on the Civilian Review Board: Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net
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