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Carnahan Does Not Support Senate Desegregation Bill

Governor Carnahan says he still doesn't like the desegregation bill narrowly passed by the Senate Education Committee Wednesday. Tristin Yeager reports from the state capitol.

Carnahan says the desegregation bill ought to pass this session, but that he can't sign on to the current version.

Carnahan says the bill should provide additional support for the St. Louis and Kansas City schools but the bill should not cost more than the state is currently spending on desegregation.

Governor Carnahan says its a narrow line as to whether the legislature will be able to put together a desegregation bill this session. Tristin Yeager reports from the state capitol.

Carnahan says he wants to pass a desegregation bill but adds the cost of the bill is still a problem.

Carnahan says he wants the bill to include funding for all areas in the state that have a high concentration of poverty.

Governor Carnahan says the price tag of the desegregation bill narrowly passed by the Senate Education Committee Wednesday is too high. Tristin Yeager reports from the state capitol.

Carnahan says he will not support the bill until the cost is reduced, but admits a fiscal compromise could be difficult.

Carnahan says he wants to pass a desegregation bill this session, but that he cannot support the version headed to the Senate.