NewsBook: Missouri Government News for Week of May 20, 2002

 

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    . Transportation issue may not be placed on August ballot (05/23/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri voters were expected to vote on a tax increase to fund transportation purposes, but time constraints may keep it from getting on the ballot.

    A process that usually takes thirty days will need to be completed in four hours next Tuesday. But legislators are hopeful that it will be done on time.

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    . Big-time lobbyists ignore parking restrictions at Missouri's statehouse. (05/21/02)
    JEFFERSON CITY - Some of the biggest lobbyists for the state routinely ignored no-parking restrictions around Missouri's state house -- where parking is in short supply.

    With only a $5 per day ticket, violation can be cheaper than leasing parking space.

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