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01.30.2009 9:10 am

School police interrupt Irene Smith press conference

St. Louis Post-Dispatch


Mayoral candidate Irene J. Smith had scheduled a press conference last night at Vashon High, where the state panel running the city schools announced a plan to close possibly 30 buildings.

Smith was criticizing Mayor Francis Slay for contributions…

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12.30.2008 9:17 am

With threat over, anti-recall group gives cash to Slay

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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While opponents ratcheted up their recall campaign against him, Mayor Francis Slay greeted the push with political insouciance.

But, as he was downplaying the petition drive, supporters were quietly circling the wagons. Late last year, attorney Brad Ketcher formed a PAC — “Proponents’…

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11.12.2008 8:56 am

Check mate? Sinquefield associate makes record $300 million gift

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Since arriving on the Missouri political scene a few years ago, retired stock guru and millionaire school-choice enthusiast Rex Sinquefield has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to a diverse fleet of political candidates, from the Democratic mayor of St. Louis…

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10.16.2008 10:19 am

Slam dunk: Slay enjoy’s prime quarter, M.J.’s steakhouse

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Mayor Francis Slay has sent yet another message to potential opponents: Plan on making a viable challenge?

Better bring the Brink’s truck.

Slay certainly did, raising just over $400,000 in the last three months, his campaign filings show.

Much of the money came…

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10.07.2008 6:54 am

Ironworkers, McKee give big to Slay

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

If there is any doubt that Mayor Francis Slay is not taking any chances with the March election, take a look at his fundraising activity.

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Last week, he received a $100,00 check from school-choice enthusiast Rex Sinquefield. Since then, he has piled…

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10.01.2008 1:34 pm

Sinquefield pro-charter PAC gives $100,000 to mayor

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This just in from Missouri multi-millionaire financier and political activist Rex Sinquefield, who’s been actively promoting political efforts to allow some sort of tax breaks or vouchers for those who want to send their children to private, parochial or charter schools:

“The ‘Public…

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09.26.2008 4:02 pm

Hulshof’s education plan to rely on charter schools?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Republican nominee for governor Kenny Hulshof plans to hold a news conference Monday morning to discuss his plan for “urban” education — what to do with the struggling school districts in Kansas City and St. Louis.

According to a release, Hulshof will…

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08.18.2008 9:44 am

Noted: Reed adds blues party to fundraising ensemble

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed will kick-off the Big Muddy Blues Festival later this month by getting down for the green.Lewis Reed

On August 29, the Friday night before the annual music celebration on Laclede’s Landing, Reed will throw a “blues” fundraiser at…

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07.29.2008 6:12 am

Sinquefield’s chess palace as plush as promised? Check, mate

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

We already know that financial whiz Rex Sinquefield enjoys spending his money on candidates who share his views on taxes and school choice. chess5.jpg

But what else does he spend his money on? His other passion: Chess.

Earlier this year, the spry millionaire promised…

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06.09.2008 2:15 pm

Outgoing schools chief Bourisaw backs Wright-Jones

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

State Senate hopeful Robin Wright-Jones today announced the support of outgoing schools superintendent Diana Bourisaw.

“I support Robin Wright-Jones for her support of public education and the St. Louis public schools,” Bourisaw said in a release from the campaign. “These are challenging…

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