The Missouri Legislature passed a state-wide bill stopping utility companies from passing right-of-way fees to consumers when they dig up city streets. Cities, like St. Louis City, decide what to charge for the right-of-way based on the specific location where utility companies dig. St. Louis City Senator John Scott says the bill is favorable for St. Louis City.
But, Senate sponsor of the Cardinals proposal John Scott says the big difference in cost isn't the reason his plan is being held up while the basketball arena funding moves forward.
Senator John Scott is sponsoring the stadium bill in the Senate. When informed by KMOX that governor Holden and mayor Slay were meeting to hammer out a new stadium deal, Scott said he hadn't heard anything from the governor ...
With only seven weeks left in this years legislative session, there's concern whether the Cardinals Bill will make it out of the ballpark. Senator John Scott says there's still plenty of time to get the bill passed.
"I feel like this is a crucifixion of the Missouri Senate," Sen. John Scott, D-St. Louis, said during debate, which ended with postponement of adoption of the Kinder proposals.
Criticism of former Democratic leaders from Republican leader Peter Kinder prompted a strong reaction from Democratic Senators, including former President Pro Tem John Scott.
To deal with the financing of a new stadium, Sen. John Scott, also of St. Louis is introducing a bill, but Scott also says he won't let the Cardinals move.
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