Daily Brief: Friday, August 7, 2026

St. Louis news worth your time today — curated by PubDef, with receipts from the archive. Click through for the full stories.

Bloomberg gives $1.25M to Missouri abortion rights campaign as fundraising gap grows

The campaign opposing a November ballot measure that would reinstate Missouri’s abortion ban has raised more than $6.5 million — including a recent $1.25 million donation from former New York City… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “And the Winner is… ” (Jul 2007)

Lawsuit seeks Missouri ballot spot for amendment limiting changes to voter-approved initiatives

A campaign seeking to make it harder for lawmakers to alter voter-approved initiatives sued Secretary of State Denny Hoskins on Thursday, asking a judge to overturn his decision blocking the proposed… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Man-Made Missouri Flood Fight” (Mar 2008)

Back-to-school tax holiday starts Friday

Parents can get a break on paying sales taxes on kids’ clothing, supplies, computers and other back-to-school items this weekend. From 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9,… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “AUDIO: French discusses ‘09 mayoral election” (Nov 2008)

Page warns of county cuts after voters reject online sales tax

St. Louis County could face significant cuts to police, parks and other services after voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed 3.5% online sales tax on Tuesday, County Executive Sam Page warned… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Irene, Maida and Mike — a Tale of Delusion, Promise and Possibility” (Nov 2008)

An encore for ‘Mourning Mill Creek’

When Fannie Lebby stepped on stage to offer her director’s remarks before “Mourning Mill Creek,” she was filled with gratitude. “I am absolutely thrilled to see every seat filled,” said Lebby, who… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Irene, Maida and Mike — a Tale of Delusion, Promise and Possibility” (Nov 2008)

Nicole Wilson succeeds Kiahna Davis in AKA leadership role

Nicole C. Wilson was installed as regional director for the Central Region of Apha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. during the organization’s 72nd Boule in Las Vegas, Nev., last week. Indianapolis… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Connie Johnson Kicks Off Senate Campaign” (Apr 2008)

A lupus diagnosis inspired a mission to help others eat healthier

When doctors told Victoria McCoy she had just six months to live, she knew she needed to make drastic adjustments to how she was living.  McCoy was diagnosed with lupus at age 19. She has experienced… — St. Louis American

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