2007

The group representing African-Americans in the St. Louis Fire Department today called on Mayor Francis Slay to address the issues of their members — which account for 44% of the department — and no longer…

Two events will seek to educate the public today on the recently-signed legislation creating the $95 million Distress Areas Land Assemblage Tax Credit. The first, hosted by Old North St. Louis Restoration Group, is a…

Attorney General Jay Nixon gathered with a group of local Democratic elected officials today to call for the Republican-controlled state senate to act to regulate the state’s Pay Day Loan industry. Joining Nixon were State…

Over the next days and weeks, you will be noticing a few new bylines on PubDef. The interns have arrived! So be nice — and be patient — as these fresh eyes take their first…

Tonight will mark the directorial debut of St. Louis American editor Chris King. “Blind Cat Black,” King’s first feature film, “premieres tonight as part of The St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase. “Blind Cat Black,” which features…

Congressman Lacy Clay will be endorsing the campaign of Rev. James Morris, who is running for the state House seat currently occupied by Rep. Rodney Hubbard*, who’s running for the state senate. Clay earlier announced…

The Carpenters’ District Council has endorsed Aldermanic President Jim Shrewsbury. “As the group that represents the lion’s share of union-organized City employees, the Carpenters understand the issues affecting city government better than anyone. I have…

From the Comptroller’s Office… The 2007 fiscal year ended June 30 revealing a $2.98 million general fund budget surplus. Comptroller Darlene Green attributed the surplus to some higher than estimated revenue source receipts and allocated…