St. Louis County Republican Representative Dwight Scharnhorst says Missouri's lead problem is still prevalent all around Missouri, specifically in intercity areas.
Rep. Dwight Scharnhorst, R-St. Louis County, said the influences reach further than the quality of education in Missouri schools. He said almost 50 percent of inmates in Missouri's prison system are from three school districts: St. Louis, Kansas City and Ferguson.
Representative Dwight Scharnhorst, R-St.Louis County, sponsors a bill that prohibits the Department of Health and Senior Services from enacting or regulating lead abatement laws that are stricter than federal laws. He said, "I think we're fully aware of the repercussions of it and the problems that we have with it."
Representative Dwight Scharnhorst, R-St.Louis County, sponsors a bill that prohibits the Department of Health and Senior Services from enacting or regulating lead abatement laws that are stricter than federal laws. He said, "I think we're fully aware of the repercussions of it and the problems that we have with it."
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