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There is a bit of Constitutional confusion in Jefferson City today. As readers of PubDef had expected for weeks (and readers of the Post just found out today), Governor Matt Blunt withdrew the names of…

State Rep. Margaret Donnelly, a candidate for Attorney General, is threatening legal action against the Missouri Ethics Commission over its plans to hold closed hearings to determine which campaigns would face “hardships” by being forced…

KACIE STARR TRIPLETT — 948 — 50.48%PATRICK J. CACCHIONE — 614 — 32.69%CHRISTIAN SALLER — 316 — 16.83% Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net Related StoriesGreen on Yesterday’s Election (14)More Results (0)Kennedy Wins…

A group of Missouri lawmakers are preparing to fight a potential ballot initiative anti-affirmative action groups are trying to put before voters in 2008 targeting colleges admission standards, employment opportunities and access to public contracts…

Despite appearances on his website, a spokesperson for Comptroller Darlene Green has made it clear that Green has not endorsed Aldermanic President Jim Shrewsbury’s re-election bid. “Comptroller Green believes both men are fine candidates 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…

A woman tried to jump from the second floor rotunda of City Hall today. City Marshals would not comment on the record, but witnesses tell PubDef the woman, an employee in one of St. Louis’…

PUB DEF EXCLUSIVE VIDEO Of the more than 32,000 students that attend St. Louis Public Schools, only slightly more than 4,000 of them are white. Despite whites making up only 14% of the district population,…

State Senator Jeff Smith, whose sponsorship is needed for Derio Gambaro to be confirmed in January, issued the following statement today: “Derio Gambaro was a worthy opponent in our race for the 4th District Senate…

BREAKING NEWS - READ IT HERE FIRST By a vote of 2-1, the Board of Estimate & Apportionment has agreed to modify and extend BJC HealthCare’s lease of a portion of city park land. At…