"This will direct the Life Sciences Research Trust Fund board to actually direct funds toward umbilical cord blood research and adult stem cell research," said Rep. Jim Lembke, R-St. Louis, the bill's sponsor. "I think this is a good way for this body to show that we are encouraging this type of research in the state of Missouri."
Representative Jim Lembke's proposed legislation would redefine blight. Currently the state can take property that is deemed blighted. Lembke says blight is frequenlty mis-used and his definition increases the criteria for blighting property.
Representative Jim Lembke's proposed legislation would redefine blight. Currently the state can take property that is deemed blighted. Lembke says blight is frequenlty mis-used and his definition increases the criteria for blighting property.