2007

When Gregory F.X. Daly is sworn in this morning as St. Louis’ new Collector of Revenue, it will be the first time in nearly 60 years that someone has risen to that office by virtue…

The opponents of the takeover of St. Louis Public Schools are having another fundraising concert tomorrow to raise money to fund their legal fight. The benefit concert for the “Save Our Children’s Education Fund” will…

Last weekend, State Rep. Jane Cunningham (R-Chesterfield) launched her campaign for the state Senate. According to Jo Mannies at the Political Fix, former St. Louis Democratic state rep. Fred Kratky’s “Facts ‘O Life” band was…

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The following is from the office of Comptroller Darlene Green: St. Louis Comptroller Darlene Green is prepared to move forward and support the lease of 9.4 acres of Forest Park to BJC to accommodate the…

Governor Matt Blunt stopped by St. Louis police headquarters Monday to announce his latest step to pull up the welcome mat for illegal immigrants in Missouri. Blunt proposed making it illegal for “illegals” to get…

This week Superintendent Diana Bourisaw marked her first six months at the helm of the city’s public schools by listing some of her administration’s accomplishments. “Thank you all for making my first six months at…

It has not been a good week for 1st Ward Alderman Charles Quincy Troupe. Channel 4 reports that Troupe, who owns numerous residential properties, is being sued by a family who rents from him after…

Mayor Francis Slay, Police Chief Joe Mokwa and State Rep. Rodney Hubbard are among the supporters listed today for Derio Gambaro, Governor Matt Blunt’s latest appointment to the State Board of Education. “Derio Gambaro has…