The federal government on May 10 cleared $2 million in "quick release" funds to repair Missouri's roads and bridges, with state transportation officials saying the process of assessing last week's flood damage is only just beginning.
May 10, 2017Government
Missouri DOT Director Stresses Agency is Challenged for Resources
Missouri Department of Transportation Director Patrick McKenna told the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce his message included clearing up misconceptions about MoDOT’s mission. The agency, he said, exists to serve its residents rather than itself.
October 18, 2016Government
Truckers, Other Groups Back Gas-Tax Hike in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A lengthy list of heavyweight lobbying groups urged members of the Missouri House April 26 to put a question on the November ballot asking if voters support a hike in the state gasoline tax.
April 27, 2016Government
Missouri Senate Approves Fuel-Tax Hike, Sends Bill to House
Missouri’s Senate approved a fuel-tax increase of 5.9 cents per gallon April 6. The 21-10 vote sends the bill, sponsored by Transportation Committee Chairman Doug Libla, to the House, where its chances of passage are much less assured.
April 7, 2016Government
Missouri to Choose Aug. 5 on Sales-Tax Hike for Roads
Missouri voters go to the polls Aug. 5 to decide if they want to add three-quarters of a cent to the state’s 4.225-cent sales tax to pay for transportation projects.
August 4, 2014