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2007
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At yesterday’s committee hearing on Governor Matt Blunt’s economic development package, which includes the controversial Land Assemblage Tax Credit, State Rep. Rodney Hubbard* offered an amendment to require any redevelopment plan to be approved by…
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Attorney General candidate Jeff Harris today picked up the support of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 36. From the press release: David Zimmerman, President and Business Manager for Local 36, said today that, “Jeff Harris…
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This press release (via myfoxstl.com) was sent to select media yesterday from the acting fire chief: (October 11, 2007) In response to media requests for a response to an announcement made by Chief George at…
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Rookie Cop Killed On August 15, rookie cop Norvelle Brown was killed while patrolling alone on the city’s north side. His death and the department’s regular practice of sending inexperienced officers fresh out of the…
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PUB DEF EXCLUSIVE Still suffering the calls of “obstructionist” from critics of her decision not to support BJC’s proposed expansion plan two weeks ago, Comptroller Darlene Green is continuing with meetings to create a better…
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In response to the recent call to boycott the City of St. Louis, the Chairman of the Board and the Executive Director of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) will arrive in St. Louis…
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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…
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PUB DEF EXCLUSIVE At an unrelated press conference this morning, PubDef reporter Gabe Bullard asked Governor Matt Blunt about the status of his two controversial education appointees, Rick Sullivan and Derio Gambaro. The governor said…
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Just a couple of days after opening a campaign office here, Senator Barack Obama will be in St. Louis today at a rally at Union Station. Organizers say they are undertered by the sprinkles of…
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The Department of Economic Development (DED) has approved the establishment of an Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) in St. Louis. The city’s EEZ covers the entire riverfront as well as large sections of the Northside and…
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