2007

After the resignation of Ed Martin, Governor Matt Blunt today announced that he has selected Patricia “Trish” Vincent to serve as his new Chief of Staff. The press release: “Trish is a competent administrator and…

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…

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…

Call it taking care of their own. Or perhaps, an investment in their own futures. Whatever you call it, state legislators buried a nest egg in the controversial MoHELA bill signed into law last week.…

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…

Aldermanic President Lewis Reed has launched a new website designed to keep city residents informed about important issues being discusses at the Board of Aldermen and highlight some of the great things going on in…

Mayor Francis Slay has ordered flags in the city to be flown at half staff in honor of former State Senator, City Comptroller and Alderman John Bass. “As an educator he inspired thousands of students…

The three candidates vying to be the next alderman from the 6th Ward met last night for a debate hosted by the Downtown Residents’ Association and the League of Women Voters. Candidates Patrick Cacchione, Christian…

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