Charter School Compromise Passes Senate Hurdle
Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, filibustered the bill for several hours on Wednesday.
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Taking a Stand Against a Bad Employment Discrimination Proposal
Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal's column.
I have always said that I was elected to speak for the people I represent, and this week in the Missouri Senate I continued that tradition. For the second week in a row, minority members of the Senate and spent many hours standing in opposition to a bad piece of legislation currently under consideration in the Senate. Senate Bill 592 would modify the state’s law relating to the Missouri Human Rights Act and employment discrimination. The bill would roll back decades of achievements in discrimination law, and is aimed at muzzling whistleblowers who risk their jobs to point out the criminal activity at their companies. The measure would also limit corporate culpability in discrimination and whistleblower lawsuits in Missouri. There are two …
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Chappelle-Nadal Part of Democratic Filibuster
Local senator helps delay vote on workplace discrimination bill.
Rod Jennings
9:29 am on Sunday, February 5, 2012
Good job, Maria, In these tough economic times, our citizens are losing jobs, benefits and homes. It is important that companies provide good jobs and fair treatment for their employees regardless of the condition of the economy. Keep up the good fight. more ›