Roads are top priority at meeting of NW Missouri leaders | St Joseph News-Press

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The day started with the guests being honored on both the Senate and House floors. Afterward, they spoke with their local representatives about issues ranging from higher education to the state’s workforce. Fixing Missouri’s ailing transportation infrastructure was a popular topic.

“We are in a crisis, really, as far as state and city streets, so we need to doing something and doing it right away,” St. Joseph Councilwoman Donna Jean Boyer said.

The Senate is currently exploring options to pay for Missouri’s road repairs, including a 1½ increase on the 17-cent fuel tax. But Sen. Dr. Rob Schaaf said he doesn’t support raising the fuel tax without direct consent from voters.

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Roads are top priority at meeting of NW Missouri leaders | St Joseph News-Press