2007

The St. Louis Teachers Union is holding a press conference this evening to ask for the public’s support in urging the Missouri Board of Education to decline requests for a state takeover. Local 420 is…

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According to his latest campaign finance report, Alderman Lewis Reed outraised his incumbent opponent, Aldermanic Pres. Jim Shrewsbury, in the period since October 1st. During that period, Reed raised $117,105 compared to Shrewsbury’s $84,650. Reed…

Later this morning, in the chambers of the Board of Aldermen, Mayor Francis Slay will deliver his sixth State of the City address. This is an open thread. What do you think is the 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…

City Democratic Party chairman and 7th Ward Committeeman Brian Wahby has endorsed Lewis Reed for President of the Board of Aldermen. Reed is challenging incumbent Jim Shrewsbury in the March 6th primary election. According to…

Last week at a press conference in city hall, parents angry at the results of Mayor Francis Slay’s years of involvement with the city’s public schools joined with organizers of the effort to remove him…