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08.08.2008 6:14 am

Virvus’ daughter overcomes ward split to win seat

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

While State Rep. Robin Wright-Jones was slugging it out with Rodney Hubbard for a Senate seat, an intense primary for her current job was quietly shaping up on the city’s near southside. Tishaura Jones

The winner in that contest was Tishaura O. Jones, who…

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06.16.2008 1:20 pm

Gaming Commission enacts moratorium

In a hastily called meeting today, the Missouri Gaming Commission voted to postpone consideration of any new casinos until after the November election.

As reported on the mother ship, commissioners said they wanted to wait to see what voters would…

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03.25.2008 12:24 pm

End-of-filing surprise: McNary, the younger

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Missouri’s political chattering class will be watching the clock today, waiting for 5 p.m.

It’s not because they are eager to head home - for many, it’s about the work that could lie ahead.

As Jeff City bureau chief Virginia Young told…

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03.10.2008 8:53 am

Casino says place your bets — and leave your signature

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The state’s gaming interests have found a captive audience for their latest initiative petition: gamblers.

As our Jeff City bureau chief, Virginia Young, reporter earlier, the Secretary of State’s office has approved the wording for a ballot question that would…

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02.27.2008 6:44 pm

Conservatives and casinos unite

In an unlikely pairing, the gambling industry is pushing a bill sponsored by a conservative Republican, Sen. Jack Goodman of Mt. Vernon.

His bill (SB1171) would place a two-year moratorium on licenses for new casinos.

The bill was spurred, in part,…

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