Missouri Attorney General sues to stop St Louis from using public money to ensure abortion access kcur.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kcur.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A court battle could determine whether a former native St. Louis resident who recently returned home can qualify to serve as the President of the Board of Aldermen.
Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed suit, saying the proposal violates a state law banning the use of public funds to assist with abortions, which are illegal in Missouri except to save the life of the mother.
Megan Green and Jack Coatar are both running to be the next president of St. Louis' Board of Alderman. Special elections will be held Sept. 13 and Nov. 8.