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Updated November 11, 2009 @ 10:20 am
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Pension voiding bill heads to Senate
Updated March 9, 2010 @ 3:05 pm
Take heed, ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich wannabes. State lawmakers could take away your retirement paydays.
Senate Democrats float own economic plans
Updated March 4, 2010 @ 3:34 pm
Hours after House Republicans floated their ideas, Senate Democrats fired back with their own package for improving the state’s economy.
Senate approves borrowing on second try
Updated March 4, 2010 @ 1:57 pm
On the second try in as many days, state senators have approved borrowing millions of dollars to help pay down a massive backlog of bills owed to health care providers.
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Updated March 10, 2010 @ 2:07 pm
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Cards sluggers Pujols, Holliday scratched (AP)
Updated March 10, 2010 @ 1:48 pm
Albert Pujols was expected to rejoin the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup on Wednesday, but his return has been pushed back at least one more day. Pujols was originally slated to play first base, then was moved to designated hitter before becoming a late scratch against the Washington Nationals because of a sore back.Center fielder Willie Davis found dead in his home (AP)
Updated March 9, 2010 @ 7:57 pm
Willie Davis, a speedy center fielder who collected two World Series rings, three Gold Gloves and was a two-time All-Star during his 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died. He was 69. "He was beloved by generations of Dodger fans and remains one of the most talented players ever to wear the Dodger uniform.
Cardinals Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Updated March 9, 2010 @ 7:06 pm
It appears shortstop Brendan Ryan, who had right wrist surgery Feb. 9, will be able to play in exhibition games sometime around March 21. But manager Tony La Russa said that didn't necessarily mean he would be ready for the regular season two weeks after that.
"Once he's strong and ready, he's got to take enough at-bats where he's got his timing," La Russa said. "He can't rush in there for four days and say, 'Hey, I'm ready.' And all of a sudden he hits .210."
Ryan said he "can't imagine" not being ready to start the season.
"I never saw myself not ready for opening day," Ryan said. "That's what I'm shooting for. But if there's a chance of risk, I'm not going to be stupid."
While Ryan gradually is rounding into form, veteran Julio Lugo will see much of the time...