Things were moving along normally in the Senate during a budget discussion. Then, Senator Sarah Steelman of Rolla attacked the proposed plan to allow St. Louis to use state sales tax to subsidize their new ballpark.
JEFFERSON CITY - A budget discussion on the floof of the Senate had a surprise guest on Wednesday - debate on funding for the new stadium in St. Louis. Senator Sarah Steelman voiced objection to the current argument that allows St. Louis to use state sales tax to invest in the new ballpark.
The abortion debate began after Rolla Senator Sarah Steelman proposed a special "Respect Life" license plate supporting the Missouri Alternatives to Abortion support fund.
JEFFERSON CITY - Heated abortion debate ensued after Republican Rolla Senator Sarah Steelman proposed creating a special "Respect Life" license plate supporting the Missouri Alternatives to Abortion support fund.
"I've never thought it was a good idea," said Sen. Sarah Steelman, R-Rolla. Steelman and her husband are the state chairmen for John McCain's presidential campaign.
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