08.07.2008 3:28 pm
Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, a Republican seeking re-election, plans to be on the road Friday for the “Drill here, Drill now, Pay less” tour.
Kinder said his trip to four communities is “part of his continuing commitment to improve the…

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08.05.2008 2:51 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Even before the results are in, party leaders have already begun to focus on restoring party unity after bitter primary contests on both sides.
The Democrats will let the winners sleep off their election night haze, but want them assembled…

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07.31.2008 2:45 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
While standing-in for lame duck Gov. Matt Blunt over the last several months, Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder’s duties have ranged from the mundane to the solemn. 
But, today, Kinder takes a detour to gorgeous Rocheport, where he’ll participate in the annual…

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07.24.2008 2:50 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, still acting governor as Matt Blunt continues his trip to Europe, ordered all flags at state buildings in St. Louis County at half-staff on Friday to honor the Maplewood firefighter killed this week. 
Ryan Hummert, 22,…

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07.17.2008 6:38 pm
I KNOW we’re late getting in on this fight, but other journalistic tasks have intervened.
Yesterday, and again today, state Rep. Sam Page, a Democrat running for lieutenant governor, “called on Acting Governor Peter Kinder to release backup e-mail records being…

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07.15.2008 10:20 pm
Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder announced Tuesday that he has hired Office of Administration Deputy Commissioner Richard M. AuBuchon to serve as his new “chief of staff and general counsel.”
In the political world, AuBuchon is perhaps best known for his role in the…

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06.20.2008 4:08 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
When Gov. Matt Blunt was in Canada this week, Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder made sure his role as acting governor was more than just a supporting part, signing bills and even calling in the national guard. 
Apparently, he’s not out of fuel…

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06.16.2008 4:10 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Missouri Democrats are hoping voters this fall will help them regain control of the governor’s office. 
For the moment, though, they’ll have to settle for a Republican acting governor who’s happy to share the spotlight with colleagues from across the…

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06.15.2008 11:36 pm
Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder posted an appeal on his blog Saturday for Missourians “to consider volunteering and helping those in northeast Missouri who are preparing sandbags as water levels continue to rise on the Mississippi River.”
And this Monday morning, Attorney…

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