We agree with 24th State 100%! I subscribe to the Politics Blog from the Columbia Tribune, and I have to say, if you’re looking for an example of how to run a newspaper blog, you have to pick up the phone and talk to Jason Rosenbaum. I’m constantly pleased with the quality of the reporting, […]

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The “new media” demonstrated it’s power to affect government at all levels recently. On the statewide level, the governor’s veto of HB327 last Friday – due mainly to a PubDef documentary and the Post Dispatch consequently following up with a story a few weeks – later doomed this legislation. Both stories suggested that St. Louis […]

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As we’ve stated on numerous occasions on MOPNS, the internet is a wonderful medium for citizen journalists to express their opinions and share news the mainstream press often ignores. The Internet and blogging is the truest form of freedom of expression in the 21st century; going way beyond writing a thoughtful letter or insightful op-ed […]

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Rep. Sam Page, who hasn’t been quiet about wanting to run for the Lt. Gov spot officially kicked off his campaign in Kansas City. He even has his web site up, which I never noticed until today. Maybe it’s the fact that his url is http://www.sampage2004.com/ and it’s actually 2007…does he know this?

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So says the AP. No biggie if you ask me, it’s nothing more than the old guard endorsing the old guard of the Democrat party.

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There will be light blogging today. I’m going to try to enjoy my 4th of July and you should too! Get off the computer and out on the grill.

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Kudos to Glenn Nielsen  at the Show Me Blog for calling out the thievery and disgusting tactics of the Columbia City Council. As is the case with most city councils they have no shame:  Read Columbia’s answer for failing airport – spend more tax dollars and take private property  and become enraged.

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The Missouri Political News Service is pleased to announce a new feature for our readers that we’re sure you will enjoy! In our mission to be your “one stop shop” for all news, we have added a link to a page that has continually updated links to Missouri news & blog headlines. In addition to […]

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The Post Dispatch’s Political Fix has a pic and some info from Robin Carnahan’s wedding. It seems like the only thing missing was the customary dueling banjos.

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Gov. Blunt and Republican legislators are gearing up for what may be a complete overhaul of our “nonpartisan” Democrat controlled Judge nominating program. From the STL Dispatch: JEFFERSON CITY — Gov. Matt Blunt is preparing to put his stamp on the Missouri Supreme Court this summer, but he’s concerned that the commission in charge of […]

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