
This doesn't seem like a big issue for those who don't pay attention to state politics.
However . . .
A power move could put highway funds in play and probably loot cash from the KCMO area.
Translation: Local highway could could get even worse.
Here's the upshot and a gambit that looks likely . . .
"The resolution gives the state legislature appropriations power over the state road fund, which is now under the control of the Transportation Department. Because it’s a proposed constitutional amendment, it must be approved by voters to go into effect."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Missouri House passes measure to give legislators, not MoDOT, control over state road fund
The Missouri House on Tuesday passed a proposed constitutional amendment that would take control of the state road fund away from the Transportation Department and give it to lawmakers. The House voted 101-45 to pass the resolution. It now goes to the Senate. Because it's a proposed constitutional amendment, it would also have to go before voters.
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