Former state Rep. Neal St. Onge has went back to his roots since his ill fated state senate run last year and his short lived job in state government. A tipster found this notation in the “About Me” section on St. Onge’s Facebook page: “My wife Mary Kay & I are working in the Coldwell […]
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Former State Rep. Update
April 2nd, 2009 · No Comments
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Court Reform Group Files Sunshine Request “Regarding Judiciary’s Partisan Activities”
April 2nd, 2009 · No Comments
Yesterday, Better Courts for Missouri filed a Sunshine Law request under Missouri’s open records statutes to receive information regarding the judiciary’s “partisan activities” concerning court reform. “Our efforts to add transparency to the Missouri Plan should be debated by our legislators and by the people of the State of Missouri,” said James Harris, Executive Director […]
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Video: Benefits of Open Enrollment Legislation
March 26th, 2009 · No Comments
Under current state law, families are prohibited from choosing certain public schools – even ones close to their homes – because of outdated boundary lines and strict enrollment policies. Bills now being considered in the House and Senate would allow public school students to attend a school in a different district. This video shows legislator, […]
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Transparency in Judicial Selection Process Moves Forward with Bipartisan Backing
March 26th, 2009 · No Comments
House Joint Resolution 10 (HJR 10), a measure that would allow Missourians the opportunity to decide whether they want more transparency in the state’s judicial selection system, was passed out of the Missouri House of Representatives Special Standing Committee on General Laws today with a bipartisan vote. HJR 10 is similar to Senate Joint Resolution […]
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Lawmaker Sleeps While Doing the People’s Business
March 5th, 2009 · No Comments
Tony Messenger on Twitter: State Rep Pat Yeager (D-District. 96) “I just can’t bring myself to snap a picture of state Rep. Patricia Yeager of St. Louis County, who has been asleep for almost an hour.“ “She’s awake! Ah, the power of Twitter.”
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Video: Rep. Burlison’s (R-136) Capitol Report
February 26th, 2009 · No Comments
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Quote of the Day: “I Would Respectfully Ask for an Apology…”
February 26th, 2009 · No Comments
Richard Nixon: “It’s Not The Crime That Kills You, It’s The Cover-Up” “I would respectfully ask for an apology from the gentleman from the Stevenson district.” Freshman Rep. Don Calloway (D-71) Missourinet audio: Rep. Don Calloway (D-St. Louis) asks for apology (:60 MP3) Click here to listen. Related: Quote of the Day: “I Look Forward […]
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Quote of the Day: “I Look Forward Advocating Women’s Issues in the Capital”
February 25th, 2009 · No Comments
“I am honored to have the support of the Missouri Women’s Leadership Coalition and the ERA PAC. I look forward advocating women’s issues in the capital, advancing causes such as equal pay and a woman’s right to choose.” – Democrat Freshman State Representative Don Calloway (District 71) Related: MOPNS Editor Receives Extortion E-Mail
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MOPNS Editor Receives Extortion E-Mail
February 23rd, 2009 · No Comments
We received this interesting email yesterday evening from a “Melvin Acres” that almost borders on extortion. We also received an email from a self described “professional Republican” last week that had very similar wording and phrasing. See what you think: Subject: concerned citizen From: Melvin Acres <melvinacres@gmail.com> Date: Sun, Feb 22, 2009 9:15 pm To: […]
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UPDATE: Big Story Breaking in Jeff City?
February 20th, 2009 · No Comments
As we reported yesterday, The Missouri Political News Service is investigating serious allegations coming out of Jefferson City. According to our sources, serious charges have been leveled by one legislator against another. We are also learning that alcohol may have been a factor in the incident between the two suburban legislators. Developing….
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