He says the bill, sponsored by Republican Jefferson City Senator Mike Kehoe, would only hurt business if the wholesaler needed to sell and no one, but a distributor would buy.
Sen. Mike Kehoe, R-Jefferson City, said he has never supported toll roads. However, he is pushing the toll road idea as a "conversation starter" to discuss options to improve state infrastructure. He also endorses public private-partnerships.
Jefferson City Republican Senator Mike Kehoe says he's against the idea of an I-70 toll... but supports it as a conversation starter for funding infrastructure.
The Senate bill, introduced by Sen. Mike Kehoe, R-Jefferson City, authorizes the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to form a partnership with a private company. The company would provide funds for the upkeep of the highway and, in return, would be allowed to establish a tollway on I-70 between Wentzville and Blue Springs for reimbursement.
Wrap: Senator Mike Kehoe proposed a new bill allowing the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission to partner with private companies to reconstruct I-70.
Sen. Mike Kehoe, R-Jefferson City, said any options that allow more funding for highways and bridges should also be considered. Kehoe is the chair of the Senate Transportation Committee.
Sen. Mike Kehoe, R-Jefferson City, said any options that allow more funding for highways and bridges should also be considered. Kehoe is the chair of the Senate Transportation Committee.
The Senate bill, introduced by Sen. Mike Kehoe, R-Jefferson City, authorizes the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to form a partnership with a private company. The company would provide funds for the upkeep of the highway and, in return, would be allowed to establish a tollway on I-70 between Wentzville and Blue Springs for reimbursement.
The Senate bill, introduced by Sen. Mike Kehoe, R-Jefferson City, authorizes the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to form a partnership with a private company. The company would provide funds for the upkeep of the highway and, in return, would be allowed to establish a tollway on I-70 between Wentzville and Blue Springs for reimbursement.
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