Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Chesterfield State Senator was reportedly feeling light-headed Wednesday.
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Missouri State Sen. Jane Cunningham (R-Chesterfield) was taken hospitalized Wednesday after saying she felt light-headed, as reported by The Associated Press. She left a during a debate on education at the statehouse. Her chief of staff drove her to a Jefferson City hospital Wednesday. AP says Cunningham was undergoing tests Wednesday night. The state legislative session ends Friday. Sign up for the Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.
Neighbors of a Schnucks under construction at Clarkson and Kehrs Mill roads want to change city fence code limits on height.
A coalition of neighbors are seeking changes to Ballwin city code that would allow taller fencing around a Schnucks grocery store under construction next to residents' homes. The so-called "boutique grocery" is located on the Chesterfield border, along Clarkson Road. “Our home is our sanctuary," said Gerry Matlock, 67, who said he was designated to represent neighbors who live in the seven residential properties adjacent to the pending store. "We want to come home in the evenings, we want to do things with our families and with our kids, and with people who are retired. We want to have privacy, and we want to be separated from a commercial grocer.” At a Board of Aldermen meeting this week, Matlock said he was grateful the board agreed to …
Rush Limbaugh was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians this week. An honor well deserved? Or a mistake on the part of Missouri lawmakers?
Rush Limbaugh, the controversial conservative commentator, was enshrined into the Hall of Famous Missourians this week, sparking controversy across the state and country on whether Limbaugh should be worth of such an honor. Limbaugh's name now sits amongst such famous Missourians as Mark Twain, Dred Scott, Jack Buck and Stan Musial. According to the St. Louis Beacon, Missouri House Speaker Steve Tilley gave reporters less than a half-hour’s notice of the ceremony. From the Beacon: Tilley’s decision to honor Limbaugh, a Cape Girardeau native, has sparked opposition from Democrats and progressives because of Limbaugh’s often strong words when he talks about people with whom he disagrees. Limbaugh’s bust will be placed in the Capitol’s Hall …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Safety, job creation, and better transportation were cited Monday as reasons Missouri needs funding for better roads, rail and bridges.
The future needs and challenges facing Missouri’s transportation system were the subject of a public forum Monday at the Missouri Department of Transportation, located in Town and Country. Similar forums will be held across the state throughout the spring and summer. The Blue Ribbon Citizens Committee on Missouri Transportation Needs is holding the meetings. The committee was appointed in early March by Missouri House Speaker Steven Tilley, R-Perryville. Business leaders, contractors and special interest groups from across the state comprise the 21-member panel. Members are also looking for public input on future transportation needs and solutions. MoDOT, Metro and East-West Gateway all presented upcoming projects and transportation needs …
Monday, May 14, 2012
A June 5 vote is planned in St. Louis county and city on Proposition Y, along with eight charter amendments aimed at increasing the efficiency and transparency of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District.
People living in the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) can't change the fact that their sewer bills are going to rise incrementally over the next several years, Ed Rhode said. What they can control is the rate at which that change happens. That's why Rhode and Mike Kelley—members of the pro-Proposition Y committee Clean Water STL—are encouraging residents of St. Louis County and St. Louis city to vote yes on the $945 million bond issue June 5. MSD gave a presentation to Manchester aldermen in June, 2011 about the pending rate hike. (Read Previous Story: Sewer Rate Increase, City Audit, Arts Council Top Aldermen Meeting) In November, 2011 the City of Manchester voted to send notice to MSD that it does not support the rake hike. It…
Sunday, May 13, 2012
A meeting will be held Monday afternoon to address the needs and challenges of Missouri's transportation system. It's a chance for St. Louis area drivers to voice concerns.
The Missouri Department of Transportation's ‘Blue Ribbon’ Committee hopes to hear input from residents Monday on future transportation needs. MoDOT stated in a news release the meeting begins at 1 p.m. Monday at MoDOT's Transportation Management Center, 14301 South Outer Forty Road, in Town and Country. MoDOT released the following information in that press release. The future needs and challenges facing Missouri’s transportation system will be the subject of a series of public forums across the state this spring and summer. The meetings are sponsored by the Blue Ribbon Citizens Committee on Missouri Transportation Needs that was appointed by Missouri House Speaker Steven Tilley, R-Perryville, in early March. The Blue Ribbon Committee is …
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Former Rep. Gina Walsh is aiming for a spot in the State Senate.
Former state Rep. Gina Walsh (D-Bellefontaine Neighbors) continues to rack up endorsements in her bid for the 13th District Senate seat. Walsh this week said that she had been officially endorsed by St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley, not a surprising development since the Democratic official attended her kick-off party earlier this year. She also received backing from St. Louis County Councilman Mike O’Mara (D-Florissant), Councilwoman Kathleen Burkett (D-Overland) and Councilman Pat Dolan (D-Richmond Heights). Walsh was also endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, which represents thousands of police officers across the state. “As the largest law enforcement organization in Missouri, representing over 5,000 sworn law …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Area state senate and general assembly races are still changing after the filing deadline.
There’s one less Democratic candidate in the race for the 1st Senatorial District, which encompasses a sizable portion of south St. Louis County. Michael Vogt, an Affton resident who served four terms in the Missouri House, withdrew his candidacy earlier this week. Vogt, an attorney, raised only $100 during the past fundraising quarter, a far cry from either Rep. Scott Sifton (D-Affton) or former state Rep. Sue Schoemehl (D-Oakville). Whoever wins the primary between Sifton and Schoemehl will face incumbent state Sen. Jim Lembke (R-Lemay). While the redistricted 1stDistrict is more Democratic, Lembke does have a sizable campaign war chest. That could come in handy, especially since his first bid for the state Senate was one of the more …
MoDOT's St. Louis region work zone tame this weekend, so Happy Mother's Day.
Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be painting bridges, patching potholes and striping roadways throughout the St. Louis region during the next week. Motorists are reminded to slow down when approaching work zones or moving operations on the roadways. Be aware of the following ongoing closures:
Friday, May 11, 2012
This edition of Political Potpourri has campaign machinations on both sides of the race to be Missouri's next U.S. Senator.
Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) made an appearance this week on The Colbert Report, a popular satirical news show on Comedy Central. The first-term senator spent time on the show talking about her latest ad, which hones on third-party organizations that have been running ads against her. “Stephen, as he always does, used his character to point out the absurd loopholes in federal election law that allow corporations and special interests to anonymously influence the political system. I applaud the work he and his show do to educate America about 501(c)(4) organizations and secret money,” McCaskill said in a letter to supporters. “But, until the system is fixed, secret money will continue to flow into Missouri and attack me. As I said, if…
David
7:25 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Schnucks should pay for this as a "good" gesture. I would not be happy if this was next door to me.... would you? more ›