2008

State Senator Jeff Smith (D-St. Louis) is asking residents of his 4th District to submit the names of Missourians from the private sector who have achieved, accomplished or overcome something remarkable in their lives. Some…

Following the scandal-ridden resignation of Joe Mokwa, the governor-appointed St. Louis Police Board has selected Colonel Daniel Isom as the new police chief. Here is the official announcement from Police Board President Chris Goodson: Members…

We bet you’re wondering where you’re going to spend Election Night. We’ve got the scoop on the best places to watch the results Tuesday night, whether you want to cheer for Obama with Ludacris or…

http://mccaskill.senate.gov/multimedia/042208mccaskill.flv On Tuesday, which was Equal Pay Day, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill joined several of her female colleagues in speaking on the Senate floor in favor of legislation that clarifies laws related to pay discrimination.…

David Letterman did not like Senator John McCain canceling his appearance on his show to supposedly head back to Washington to work on the $700,000,000,000 Wall Street bailout plan. Actually, McCain didn’t head back to D.C. Nor…

The City of St. Louis will balance its budget with a tax increase. Sounds like everything Republicans say about our Democratic city is not all untrue. While many different elected officials and editorials spoke out…

Taking a crack at cronyism, gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Kenny Hulshof (R-Mo.) has a proposal that would end the patronage system in Missouri’s fee offices. The old, controversial system involved about 183 privately run offices that…

St. Louis Public Schools has announced that revisions to the administration’s recommendations for school closings and consolidations will be announced next week. Superintendent Diana Bourisaw will lead two town hall meetings to unveil the recommendations…