2007

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…

A new blog on the scene, the Missouri Political News Service, is reporting a rumor from what it says are “credible sources” that Missouri Supreme Court Judge Ronnie White will announce his retirement in the…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D-MO) announced today his support for State Representative Rodney Hubbard for State Senate. Citing Hubbard’s experience and proven leadership, Congressman Clay, a former state senator himself, said…

6th Ward Alderman candidate Kacie Starr Triplett has posted a new web commercial on her campaign website. The spot, produced by A.D. French & Associates, highlights Triplett’s campaign pledge to be the most accessible and…

In an opinion handed down today, the Missouri Supreme Court declined to order candidates and elected officials to return money raised during the brief time the state was without contribution limits. In a 4-2 per…

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Teamster President James P. Hoffa will be in town tomorrow to announce the union’s support of Attorney General Jay Nixon in his gubernatorial bid. Hoffa will make the official announcement tomorrow at 1:00 PM at…

Friday is the start of parents’ weekend at Washington University. It’s also the day thousands of tombstones will adorn the lawn north of the school’s library. The tombstones are part of a joint effort between…

The full body of the 28th Ward Democrats voted tonight to endorse Lewis Reed for President of the Board of Aldermen. The vote was 36 for Reed, 26 for incumbent Jim Shrewsbury, and 1 abstention.…

Watch St. Louisan (and my fellow CBC alumnus) Larry Hughes in the NBA Finals tonight at 8:00 on Channel 30. Go Cavs! Here’s a conversation starter: When the hell is St. Louis going to get…