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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.

New Senate Bills of Interest

dave — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:39:16 -0700

SB 726 filed by Sen. Joan Bray would once again exempt yoga studios from state sales tax.

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Barrett Gets Painters

dave — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:05:47 -0700

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Anna Poss
615/430-8953
possag01@gmail.com

JIM BARRETT ENDORESED BY PAINTERS’ DISTRICT COUNCIL NO. 2

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January is Stalker Awareness Month

dave — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:02:46 -0700

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Gov. Jay Nixon has marked January as National
Stalking Awareness Month by signing a proclamation noting the many
advances Missouri has made in protecting the rights of domestic violence
victims and praising the work done by victim advocates to prevent
domestic violence and stalking.

In 2009, Gov. Nixon signed into law legislation that expanded Missouri's
Adult Abuse Act to ensure that any person 17 years of age or older may
seek an order of protection. The law also now ensures that an adult

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Calloway in 14

dave — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:13:49 -0700

Word has begun to circulate among St. Louis Democrats that Rep. Don Calloway has decided to run for Senate. An announcement could come as early as next week.

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Mary Auer Passes

dave — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:35:43 -0700

Thanks to Tim Barnhart for passing this along:

Long-time progressive activist Mary Auer passed away December 24, 2009 at the age of 86 in Columbia, Missouri. She resided in Affton until a couple years ago.

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Pearce Picks Icet

dave — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:20:14 -0700

Rep. Allen Icet picked up support from Sen. David Pearce for his auditor's bid. Here's the press release:

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Davis Expected to Challenge Rupp

dave — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:52:49 -0700

Rep. Cynthia Davis, termed out of her House seat, will challenge Sen. Scott Rupp in a Republican primary, according to multiple Republican sources.

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Budget Target: Tax Exemptions

dave — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:22:31 -0700

While there'll likely be a strong bi-partisan effort to rein in the tax credit programs, anothe place legislators will look is at the sales tax exemptions.

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Sinquefield to Slay: Merry Christmas

dave — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:31:55 -0700

Donorsaurus Rex Sinquefield sent $50,000 to Mayor Francis Slay on December 23.

Alternative Opportunities Adds a Lobbyist

dave — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:26:44 -0700

Reginald McElhannon.

Schatz in 111

dave — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:35:40 -0700

David Schatz started a campaign committee to run for House 111 as a Republican. The current incumbent, Charlie Schlottach, is termed.

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LA Times Reports on MO Taxing Yoga Studios

dave — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:59:17 -0700

Missouri Department of Revenue recently ruled that Yoga studios were subject to the state's 4% sales tax. It's made national news now with this story by the LA Times, featuring local studio Marbles Yoga.

Nasheed: Help MO Keep Nine Congressmen; Be Counted

dave — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:27:40 -0700

It was just a little over a year ago that soon-to-be President Barack Obama inspired millions of Americans to shove aside their own complacency and to become active in the political process. His message of change motivated many to follow the words we have so frequently heard, but too often ignored. It was because of his message that so many Americans accepted his challenge to make their voices heard.

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Stop the Lies

dave — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:46:48 -0700

For the last several election cycles, perhaps more so at the Missouri level than the national level, both of the major parties have had their core message based on one truth and one lie. Which means they can both say they’re telling the truth, and of course also makes them both liars.

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Purgs Plays Hooky

dave — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:52:03 -0700

Sen.

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Hobbs for Presiding Commissioner, Not Senate

dave — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:14:49 -0700

Rep. Steve Hobbs had been mentioned as a possible senate candidate against Sen. Wes Shoemyer. Instead he'll run for presiding commissioner of Audrain County. Here's the press release:

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AD - Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Seeks Trustees

dave — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:06:00 -0700

METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS

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The twenty-fifth day of December is known as "Christmas"

dave — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:31:10 -0700

Be Not Afraid, Jefferson City will save Christmas.

Saint Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources

dave — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:58:45 -0700

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Hubbard Resigns as Committeeman

dave — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:44:00 -0700

Rodney Hubbard announced he's moving to the 26th Ward. Below is his resignation letter as 5th Ward Committeeman. Look for his father, Hubbard Sr., to take his place.

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Draft Don?

dave — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:34:21 -0700

In the aftermath of the Northeast Ambulance and Fire District skirmish, Rep. Don Calloway is emerging as the champion of good government. Not a bad outcome for him.

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