Democrat Maria Chappelle-Nadal from St. Louis County argued that the original formula was not helping and that this bill would benefit St. Louis schools.
Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, whose district includes Ferguson, bills is pending before a Senate committee that would, if passed, not hold the state of Missouri responsible for paying the debts of cities that become bankrupt. This would mean that Missouri could not 'bail out' Ferguson if the city is forced to pay a hefty lawsuit.
Intro: A St. Louis area black senator says her Republican colleagues were missing the point in protesting MU's failure to discipline a faculty member charged with assualt in an effort to keep reporters from black protestors.RunTime: 0:34OutCue: SOC Play itWrap: Maria Chappelle-Nadal's criticism came after some Republicans said the faculty member should be fired in light of the assault charge, rather than a temporary suspension.
Intro: Bridgeton residents who say they are getting sick from nearby nuclear waste asked a Missouri Senate committee to buy their homes.RunTime: 0:30OutCue: SOCWrap: St. Louis County Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal said the houses around the West Lake landfill are causing cancer at rates well above the average population.
Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-St.Louis County, said legislators had negotiated with Gov. Jay Nixon, and they thought they found a better formula than before.
Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-St.Louis County, said legislators had negotiated with Gov. Jay Nixon, and they thought they found a better formula than before.
The vote went along party lines except for Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-St. Louis County, who voted for the bill and Sen. Paul Wieland, R-Jefferson County, who voted against it.
The vote went along party lines except for Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-St. Louis County, who voted for the bill and Sen. Paul Wieland, R-Jefferson County, who voted against it.
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