Every Day Numbers for the 14th District
CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
Division of Child Support Enforcement
(314) 264-7700
Jewish Family and Children's Services
(314) 993-1000
NAACP - St. Louis County Branch
(314) 389-1552
St. Louis County Human Services
(314) 615-4453
Youth Emergency Services
(314) 727-6294
CONSUMER PROTECTION
Consumer Credit Counseling Services
(314) 647-9004
Consumer
Credit Reports
1-877-322-8228
Missouri Consumer Protection Hotline
1-800-392-8222
Missouri Dept. of Insurance Consumer Information
1-800-726-7390
CRISIS HOTLINES
Youth Emergency Service Hotline
(314) 727-6294
St. Louis Housing Resource Center
(Homeless Hotline)
(314) 802-5444
Life Crisis Services, Inc. (for Adults)
(24-Hour)
(314) 647-4357
Elderly Abuse Hotline
1-800-392-0210
Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline
(24-Hours)
1-800-392-3738
Alcohol Drug Interventions & Drug Treatment Referrals
1-888-762-3750
Trevor Lifeline
(For at-risk LGBT youth: 24-Hours)
1-866-488-7386
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Alzheimer's Association
1-800-272-3900
Birth & Death Records
(314) 615-1720
HIGHER EDUCATION
Missouri School for the Blind
(314) 776-4320
Paraquad, Inc.
(314) 289-4200
HOUSING
Beyond Housing
(314) 533-0600
Housing Authority -
St. Louis County
(314) 428-3200
Home Improvement Grants (North County)
(314) 615-8232
PREGNANCY COUNSELING
Abortion Alternatives
(314) 962-5300
Planned Parenthood & Reproductive Health Services of St. Louis
(314) 531-7526
SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES
Missouri Rx Program
1-800-375-1406
Long-Term Care Information - Ombudsman
(314) 918-8222
Older Adult Community Action Program
(314) 993-5181
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (Elderly Law Unit)
(314) 534-4200
TOUR THE CAPITAL CITY
State Capitol Tours
(573) 751-2854
TRANSPORTATION
Call-A-Ride
(314) 652-3617
VETERANS BENEFITS
American Red Cross Blood Services
(314) 658-2000
Missouri Veterans Commission
(573) 751-3779
St. Louis County Office of Veterans' Services
(314) 552-9890
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
(314) 361-5900
Foster Grandparents
(314) 961-8000
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Newsletter
Feb. 3, 2015
Friends & Neighbors,
If you would like to learn more about the issues addressed in this newsletter or would like to discuss any matter involving state government, please contact my Capitol office.
Thank you,
Maria Chappelle-Nadal
14th District
In the early days of session, it is essential for legislators to take a moment to consider the basic values that shape our proposals. Our laws must reflect what is truly important to Missouri citizens.
Ferguson Omnibus Legislation Gets a Hearing
The hearing on Senate Bill 21, legislation designed to protect Missouri citizens from overzealous law enforcement, will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 8:15 a.m. in the Missouri Capitol, Senate Committee Room 1. If you are interested in testifying at this hearing, please contact my Legislative Director, Paul Davis at 573-751-4106 or Paul.Davis@senate.mo.gov
Student Transfer Omnibus Bill
Last Wednesday our committee on Education convened to resume discussion of student transfer legislation, a debate left unresolved by the events of last year's session. Last year, the governor opted to veto the finished student transfer bill, SB 493, mainly for the reason that it included private, non-sectarian schools as transfer options. He also raised issues with provisions related to providing transportation to the receiving schools of student transfers. In the meantime, students from troubled districts continued to suffer the consequences of delayed action – this is a struggle we must revisit.
This journey is a personal one – as a member of the University City School Board, I have seen how an incomplete education will impact every aspect of children's lives. Among the costs is a community's ability to articulate responses to injustice, as we saw in the aftermath of Ferguson. This year begins on an optimistic note, however, with a clear vision of the road before us. This time legislators are better informed of the governor's objections, and fully understand that action is needed now to safeguard the education of Missouri youth.
During the committee hearing, I explained how my proposal, Senate Bill 22, would affect that needed change. This bill addresses the chaos that currently defines the state of affairs for student transfers. It is designed to provide the maximum education opportunities to students, and fully inform parents of their options. Beyond facilitating students' option to relocate, it also contains measures to help the schools themselves – these improvements include free tutoring programs, and allowing schools to opt to increase the number of school days / hours.
Click here or on the picture above to watch Sen. Chappelle-Nadal present SB 22.
Long Term Care Bill
Last Tuesday, I presented Senate Bill 82 in the Senate Seniors, Families and Children Committee. This bill would strongly encourage long-term care facilities to create policies geared towards greater familial involvement in the lives of its residents. Examples of these policies in action include organizing conferences between families of residents to share their experiences, and to discuss how to provide support to the residents of the facility. It has always been my belief, and many will agree, that there is nothing more important than family. As caretakers of our loved ones, it is essential that these organizations facilitate ways to involve the families of residents in their support.
Click here or on the picture above to watch Sen. Chappelle-Nadal present SB 22.
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Mo Lawmakers Reject Pay-Raise (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
Chappelle-Nadal Sparks Controversy Over Her Tweets On Ferguson Fallout (St. Louis Public Radio)
Sen. Chappelle-Nadal Calls for Gov. Nixon’s Resignation (KMOX)
Outspoken fellow Democrat assesses Gov. Nixon’s State of the State (Missourinet)
"Painfully easy' to get gun in Missouri, Mayor Slay says (KMOV)
Brown shooting prompts array of Missouri bills (The Washington Times)
Senator Chappelle-Nadal Interview, CNN (YouTube)
Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal co-hosts town forum on police work (This Week in Missouri Politics)
Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal co-hosts town forum on police work (St. Louis American)
Sen. Chappelle-Nadal calls for Nixon's resignation (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Ferguson could set tone for Missouri legislative session (Lake Expo)
Missouri lawmaker hit for 'white privilege' remarks on social media (FOX NEWS)
Legislators to tackle Missouri's school transfer conundrum again (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
State Senator Chappelle-Nadal tweet on white privilege spurs uproar (KPLR)
Missouri Lawmakers: Police Reforms Needed in Wake of Michael Brown’s Killing (RH Reality Check)
Chappelle-Nadal files scathing remonstrance against Nixon (The Missouri Times)
“Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to speak with my daughter about the importance of quality education .… She was very impressed with the way you represented in the hearing on yesterday for the four bills on education!” – Norquise Cooper
“I appreciate what you are doing. Continue the good fight in the Senate!” – Carolyn Curry
“God bless you, it is greatly appreciated” – Marcella Austin
“Just wanted say it was a delight to meet you today.” – Claibs
“Thank you both so much. I value the fact Senator Chappelle-Nadal followed up, allowing me to forward the information.” – Judalon
Last month, I joined Scott Faughn, publisher of The Missouri Times, on his weekly policy show, This Week in Missouri Politics. We discussed topics such as the State of the State address, education in Ferguson, and law enforcement reform. We had a great conversation, and we were able to touch on a lot of important points in Missouri policy for this year.
(Interview available to watch in News Section)
Senator Chappelle-Nadal with students visiting the Capitol as part of National School Choice Week – (Earlene Campbell; Princess Robinson)
Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal with Dick Gregory, comedian and civil rights activist.