But Columbia lawmakers seems immune to that pressure. The man who once held the highest position for a black man Missouri's legislature plead guilty to a class D felony. If he is sentenced, he will be forced out of office. Radio Story - Governor Carnahan met with top lawmakers to discuss a possible delay of the abortion bill veto session. This delay would give the bill's opponents time to campaign.
Proponents say a delay is unconstitutional.
One option would delay floor discussions. The bill's supporters say a delay is undemocratic. Radio Story - More than half of Missouri public school students scored below the proficiency level on the MAP test. Students scores still had modest gains. Commissioner of Education Robert E. Bartman says the scores are moving in the right direction.