Intro: Missouri Senators overrode Governor Nixon's school funding formula veto.RunTime: 0:43OutCue: SOC Play itWrap: Republican Eric Schmitt from St.Louis County criticized Missouri Governor Jay Nixon's veto.
Intro: The Senate Education Committee heard a bill that would allow governing boards to offer new degree programs.RunTime: 0:39OutCue: SOC Play itWrap: The bill, sponsored by Senator Eric Schmitt, would allow other universities to offer degree programs without the approval of the UM System. Provost Deborah Curtis of the University of Central Missouri was in support of the bill. Curtis said they can't be effective without being able to move forwa..
Chris Krehmeyer, president of housing development project in the St. Louis County community of Pagedale, spoke in opposition of the bill. "I want places like Pagedale to be able to cite people who aren't taking care of their property." Krehmeyer, president of Beyond Housing in Pagedale, said he would not hesitate to call for a resident in one of Beyond Housing's properties to be cited if they had sheets hanging in the windows instead of blinds or if they had barbeque pits in..
Chair of Senate Economic Development Eric Schmitt said as a lawmaker he has to look at all parts of the situation when dealing with economic issues involving taxpayer money.
Actuality: KEAVENY.WAVRun Time: 00:11 Description: If they bid on that contract and get it, then all of our state pension funds are going to have to divest themselves from this documented company if this passes? That is correct.The bill sponsor who answered Keaveny, St. Louis County Senator Eric Schmitt, said the bill is necessary to prevent Missouri funds from helping terrorist groups. From the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.
The bill is sponsored by Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, who said that his Alma Mater, Truman State university had drawn back on doctorate programs because of barriers.
"We have a major manufacturer in St. Louis," Keaveny said. "Apparently Iran is going to upgrade their airline fleet. If they [Boeing] bid on that contract and get it, then all of our state pension funds are going to have to divest themselves from this company if this passes," he said in a question the bill sponsor -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County.
The chair of the Senate Economic Development Committee, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R - St. Louis County, said anytime taxpayer dollars are involved they have to be very conscious of how that money is spent.
The chair of the Senate Economic Development Committee, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R - St. Louis County, said anytime taxpayer dollars are involved they have to be very conscious of how that money is spent.
The chair of the Senate Economic Development Committee, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R - St. Louis County, said anytime taxpayer dollars are involved they have to be very conscious of how that money is spent.