Stories Related to Bobby Harrison: What Happened To Pre-special Session Transportation Discussions?

BOBBY HARRISON It has been about a month since the 2017 legislative session ended, yet, at least in public there has been no discussions between the House and Senate leadership on how to deal with the state’s crumbling infrastructure. During the final days of the 2017 session, which ended March 29, the House members, prompted by their leadership, killed the budget bills for the Department of Transportation and the state Aid Road Program, which provides state funds for major local thoroughfares. At the time, the House leaders, led by Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, said the intent of their action was to force the Senate leadership to the table to discuss options to provide more funds for roads and bridges. Then after that conversation, Gov.

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