One of the Democratic challengers for 2nd Congressional District in Missouri received an endorsement on Wednesday from a national organization that supports candidates who champion campaign finance reform. Cort VanOstran, a political newcomer, and visiting lecturer at Washington University School […]
RELEASE: Mark Mantovani Already Breaks his Own Ethics Platform
Candidate Mark Mantovani unveiled a TV advertisement promoting his ethics plan where he promises not to take campaign contributions from vendors who have contracts with St. Louis County. Mantovani has already broken that promise by accepting thousands of dollars in […]
Ryan Horsman announces campaign for Division 2 circuit judge
Chillicothe, Mo. – Local Attorney Ryan Horsman has announced his campaign to run for Division 2 Circuit Judge in Missouri’s 43rd Judicial Circuit Court, which is comprised of Livingston, Daviess, Caldwell, Clinton, and DeKalb Counties. Horsman, a lifelong resident of […]
Senate District 17 election could truly be a ‘special’ election
Three House reps vying for bids in one of the last purple strongholds JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The race to fill the seat left vacant by now-Commissioner Ryan Silvey has officially begun, and though the committees will not choose their […]
Wagner dominant in raising campaign contributions
As the 2nd Congressional Race heats up, incumbent Rep. Ann Wagner has financial steam with over $3 million on hand. Wagner’s office which represents the 2nd District, is located right outside of St. Louis city and includes parts of Jefferson, […]
STL County Council approves election improvement bill
Legislation that would update St. Louis County’s election process was easily passed at the County Council meeting on Tuesday. The bill which is sponsored by Councilman Sam Page, would allow St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger to accept a grant of […]
Former STL County Police Chief officially kicks off his run for County Council
Former St. Louis Police Chief Tim Fitch on Wednesday officially announced that he would be running for the 3rd District St. Louis County Council position. Speaking to a crowd at Twisted Tree restaurant on Watson Road, Fitch, 56, explained that […]
Change in the STL County Council starting time? Could be heard at council’s weekly meeting
The next St. Louis County Council meeting on Tuesday will focus on perfecting previous bills such as changing the meeting’s start time along with improving the county’s election process and FDA food code regulations. Since last year, Councilman Mark Harder […]
Updates to FDA regulations, and voting methods heard at STL County Council meeting
The St. Louis County Council was busy on Tuesday night hearing about new legislation regarding upgrades to the county’s FDA food model regulations, voting procedure and a proposed time change for the weekly meeting’s starting time. One piece of legislation introduced […]
Can the legislature call a special election? Constitution, cases say yes
By Rachael Herndon Dunn JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Leading Missouri political minds are buzzing about the legislature being able to set a special election by resolution without the signature of the governor, citing the Constitution being upheld by Missouri Supreme Court […]