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Missouri Digital News
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Mo. Digital News
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Missouri Digital News
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Missouri Digital News
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Mo. Digital News
Missouri Digital News
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Missouri Digital News
| Intro: | A proposed gas tax increase in Missouri drew praise for starting to fix the state's infrastructure. |
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| RunTime: | 0:35 |
| OutCue: | SOC |
Wrap: The measure would increase the tax from 17 cents to twenty-two point nine. If passed by the legislature, the bill would also require a majority vote of Missourians.
St. Louis County Representative Joe Adams said new revenue is needed to support the state's transportation department.
| Actuality: | ADAMS.WAV |
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| Run Time: | 00:06 |
| Description: This is a first step. I hope we can take more steps in the future to improve transportation in this state. | |
Opponents said Missourians should expect efficiency before new taxes.
The bill must pass the House and the Senate in the same form to go to the people.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.
| Intro: | A proposed gas tax increase in Missouri drew scorn for funding the state's excessive spending. |
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| RunTime: | 0:36 |
| OutCue: | SOC |
Wrap: The measure would increase the tax from 17 cents to just under 23. If passed by the legislature, the bill would also require a majority vote of Missourians.
St. Louis County Representative Kirk Mathews said Missouri should ask for efficiency before spending more on taxes.
| Actuality: | MATHEWS.WAV |
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| Run Time: | 00:07 |
| Description: I want to make sure that we're operating as efficiently as we can with MODOT and other areas of state government before we go back to the people and ask for more money. | |
Supporters said new revenue is needed to support the state's transportation department.
The bill must pass the House and the Senate in the same form to go to the people.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.