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Supporters of a ballot measure that would turn control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department back to City Hall have gotten the go-ahead to start…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 19, 2011 - Missouri House Speaker Steve Tilley, R-Perryville, says he's open to making one last…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 2, 2011 - For the St. Louis Police Officers Association, the third time is not the charm.The…

Missouri lawmakers began pre-filing bills today for next year’s legislative session, which begins January 4th.One bill was influenced by the deadly Joplin…

The St. Louis Police Officers Association announced today that the organization and the mayor of the city of St. Louis, Francis Slay, have come to a…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Nov. 10 2011 - The St. Louis Police Officers Association is announcing a deal that will result in a…

Mayor Francis Slay is fuming over the results of the just-concluded special session."Goodbye state legislators. Thanks for (almost) nothing," the mayor…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Oct. 18, 2011 - Gov. Jay Nixon is expected to head to China within days as part of a delegation…

The special legislative session called by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon (D) could end as soon as Friday without any legislation being passed.House and…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Sept. 20, 2011 - The St. Louis Police Officers Association elected a president last week who has…