2008

Yet another indicator of a recession, the government is reporting a dramatic increase in the number of food stamps used by poor families. The New York Times is reporting that due to layoffs, rising food…

JEFFERSON CITY — We heard an interesting rumor today in Jefferson City — at a John Edwards rally of all places (check back later for video). If Senator Barack Obama wins the Democratic nomination for…

4 Comments For This Post Barbara Woodruff Says: April 23rd, 2008 at 1:19 pm Pennsylvania is a closed primary state and thus does not reflect the support of Sen. Obama by Indies. It’s obvious independents…

Former Missouri Governor and U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft has endorsed State Rep. Jane Cunningham’s bid for the state Senate. He will also appear at a fundraiser for the Republican candidate. “I wholeheartedly endorse Jane…

It’s Feb. 17, 2009. You’re sitting in your chair, Big Gulp in one hand, the remote in the other ready to relax by watching nobodies warble their way on the American Idol, but when you…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A new report released Friday showed that after 7,700 Missourians lost their jobs last month, the state’s unemployment rate has skyrocketed to 6.4 percent — the highest mark in at least…

http://www.pubdef.net/videos/ed-martin-mortgage-crisis.flv 7 Comments For This Post STLCo GOP Says: April 3rd, 2008 at 11:57 am Nice to see the conservative perspective represented here. Ed Martin is RIGHT on! anon Says: April 3rd, 2008 at 2:21…

Over the weekend, former Senator Jean Carnahan joined current Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill and announced her endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for President. “While I know and admire all the Democrats running for president, I…

How do we improve educational opportunities in St. Louis? That is one of the unanswered questions that has defined our region — as well as many other urban areas around the country — for more…