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dave — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:32:54 -0700

The City of Wildwood and the League of Women Voters of St. Louis are sponsoring a public forum for candidates running for the Wildwood City Council, Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 pm in the Wildwood City Hall, 183 Plaza Dr. 63040.

Still's Bill

dave — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:10:39 -0700

Rep. Mary Still’s HB 2287 would require that every bill be assigned to a legislative committee within 20 legislative days of its filing. The aim is to strip away the power of the Speaker to sit on bills only referring them when there’s no time left on the calendar for them to move.

To Fund or Not To Fund?

dave — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:02:27 -0700

A few weeks ago Senate staffer/ intellectual gorilla Don Thalhuber wrote an influential memo on the conundrum of not fully funding the foundation formula.

Board Size

dave — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:06:02 -0700

At last week's House hearing on Local Control, Rep. Jason Brown’s amendment to reduce the size of St. Louis’ board of aldermen was particularly revealing. It’s certainly not the first time an outsider has suggested that St.

Brooks on Tea Party and Their 60s Cousins

dave — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:40:03 -0700

In New York Times.

Hilgemann in 64

dave — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:06:31 -0700

Amy Hilgemann (D) filed to r

Chappelle-Nadal to Iraq

dave — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:55:41 -0700

The press release:

Plocher Withdraws in Senate 24

dave — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:00:32 -0700

The press release:

A Heavily Armed House

dave — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:29:59 -0700

Last week’s Agribusiness Committee was all about concealed weapons. The boys of the committee tossed their carry licenses to one another as they contemplated changes to the law.

Jarrett for Judge in 19

dave — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:26:54 -0700

Terry Jarrett, a Public Service Commissioner, filed to run for judge in Circuit 19. He’s the second Republican to file. The incumbent is former Nixon aide Paul Wilson.

Bray Endorses Clemens in 77

dave — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:33:59 -0700

St. Louis, MO February 24, 2010 – State Senator Joan Bray (D-24) has endorsed Doug Clemens (D) in his bid for the Missouri House of Representatives, District 77.

“Doug embodies the values of caring and accountability we want in a representative. He will be very responsive to his community and will be a leader in the Missouri House,” said Bray.

Washington Times Highlight's Lauber's "Contract"

dave — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:16:00 -0700

Editorial is here.

Jobs of the Past

dave — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:32:24 -0700

The recent headline of the Wall Street Journal was: Tech Spending Bounces Back as Profits Rise.

Cook Report Moves Carnahan from Safe to Likely

dave — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:08:22 -0700

Politico has it.

Mardi Gras Report - Who Served Minors and Who Didn't

dave — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:51:18 -0700

Press Release

Gene Lacy, State Supervisor for the Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, announces that the Division conducted 30 alcohol compliance check investigations in St. Louis City on February 13, 2010.

The investigations resulted in charges against 4 individuals. Each was charged with sale of liquor to a minor. In addition, the retail locations were cited for sale of liquor to a minor and will face possible fines and/or suspension of their liquor licenses from the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.

Pseudoephedrine Poll

dave — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:57:53 -0700

In the battle over whether to require a prescription for cold medicine, both sides are marshaling their best arguments.

Missouri Foundation for Health Seeks Applicants for Community Advisory Council

dave — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:48:02 -0700

Missouri Foundation for Health Seeks Applicants for

Clay Mentioned in NYTimes Article on Black Caucus Fundraising

dave — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:39:11 -0700

The NYTimes article questions the use of non-profits used in Black Caucus fundraising.

It also encouraged member stores to donate to personal charities run by caucus members or to public schools in their districts. Mr. Clay, the Missourian, received $14,000 in industry contributions in 2008 for the annual golf tournament his family runs in St. Louis. The trade association also held a fund-raising event for him in Reno, Nev.

Gustine Market Holds Wine Tasting

dave — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:33:02 -0700

Gustine Market holds wine tasting tomorrow, February 12.

Bond Issue

dave — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:16:23 -0700

While everyone loves an odd-couple pairing, there’s high doubt that the Reps. Chris Kelly, Steve Tilley bonding plan can muster even a muttered prayer in the Senate where the fiscal hawks are in no mood to borrow money and add a line-item for interest.

Game-Changers

dave — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:58:21 -0700

Every legislative session seems to script its own catch-phrases… “skin in the game” and “Gucci suits and alligator shoes” were tossed around last session. The early front-runner for this session’s catch-phrase is “game-changer.”

Get Involved in St. Louis Bicycle Master Plan

dave — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:40 -0700

Great Rivers Greenway is working with a variety of public agencies, local governments and bicycle advocates to develop the St. Louis Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) which will cover St. Louis and St. Charles Counties and the City of St. Louis.

Nasheed Files Bill To Increase Cigarette Tax

dave — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:57:50 -0700

Here's the press release:

PSC Hires Rhode

dave — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:29:29 -0700

The Public Service Commission has hired former Slay press-person Ed Rhode on a "part-time, and temporary" basis to help with "extended outreach to the media and to the public."

Crancer to Cunningham

dave — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:39:23 -0700

Super-aide Kit Crancer has moved from the office of Sen. Jim Lembke to the office of Sen. Jane Cunningham.

Twittering the Federal Quarters

dave — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:19:17 -0700

Skelton, Stouffer, Emerson, Moore and Goodman so far.

Quarter Preview - Part 2

dave — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:53:14 -0700

Congress – District 4

Quarter Previews - Part 1

dave — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:12:59 -0700

Senate

Cost of Autism

dave — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:02:35 -0700

The New York Times had a recent article on the costs of autism treatment. It cited a study by the Harvard School of Public Health which says that treatment can cost $67,000 even for those at the lower end of the autism spectrum.

City Dems linking Blunt and Abramoff

dave — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:55:23 -0700

City Dems linking Blunt and Abramoff.

The Difference Between A Hedge Fund and a Public-Traded Utility

dave — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:13:18 -0700

According to Bloomberg a chalk drawing by Raphael was the most expensive piece of art bought last year. It sold for a cool $47.5 million to a dude named Leon Black. Black runs the Apollo Management, the private equity firm which owns aluminum N

City January Quarters

dave — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:02:48 -0700

Francis Slay - $151,967 raised; $312,352 on-hand.

Darlene Green - $12,200 raised; $214,187 on-hand.

Gregg Daly - $7,597 raised; $468,470 on-hand.

Mike McMillan - $0 raised; $110,888 on-hand.

Mariano Favazza - Limited Activity.

Larry Williams - Limited Actvitiy.

Sharon Carpenter and Lewis Reed - no report filed yet.

Access Rate Wars

dave — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:19:27 -0700

Almost every year in the Missouri legislature there’s a telecom regulation bill up for debate. The legislature is constantly playing catch-up to the rapidly changing industry. This year’s battle is the same as last year, when an effort to lower access fee was stalled to death in the Missouri Senate.

If You're KC on Friday, Come on by

dave — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:44:43 -0700

Tweedle for Congress?

dave — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:14:05 -0700

In the special election in House 62, Patty Tweedle's yard signs might qualify as confusing.

For starters, she's running for the Missouri House of Representatives, not Congress.

Also, the Missouri Ethics Commission doesn't have any committee on record named "Friends of Tweedle." In fact there's no candidate committee for Tweedle to found at all.

Lauber Offers Compact with America

dave — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:22:49 -0700

St.

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Senate 24 is Interesting

dave — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:45:08 -0700

Republican senate candidate John Lamping filed his first campaign finance report today. He raised $128k (of which $25k was from himself), and then loaned himself another $75k.

After expenses, he finished with $196,325 on-hand.

Having been represented by Sen. Joan Bray for eight years, Senate 24 is thought to be reliably Democratic, but this may give Dems pause.

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Burkett Supports Page (UPDATED)

dave — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:37:42 -0700

Who does County Councilmember Kathleen Kelly Burkett support in Senate 24?

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Dave Sinclair Boulevard

dave — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:17:23 -0700

Getting rid of Mark McGwire Highway, and adding Dave Sinclair Boulevard?

Sen. Jim Lembke's bill would rename part of Lindbergh after the deceased auto dealer.

Jefferson County Executive

dave — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:31:28 -0700

Jefferson County has changed over to a charter form of government.

In the first election for County Executive, Democrat Chuck Banks reported a strong January quarter of $41,025. He's running in a primary against the assessor, Randy Holman. Holman only raised $2,300 in his January quarter.