Gas tax lift eyed as Iowa lawmakers push for road funding
Iowa lawmakers press for a state gas tax hike amid a DOT funded backlog of 215 million yearly and pothole pressures. House Transportation Chair Josh Byrnes says chances improve after filing deadlines and incumbents weigh district concerns. He suggests alternative funding shifts and a buyout of federal funds to accelerate projects.
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Georgia to honor King with Capitol monument
Georgia lawmakers approved a measure to erect a MLK Jr monument on the Capitol grounds funded privately and to be placed once licensing rights from King's estate are secured. Gov. Deal supports honoring King in his hometown as sponsors praise the anticipated tribute.
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Georgia Capitol
Memphis
Tenn
Ukraine says Crimea naval bases seized by pro-Russia forces
Ukrainian officials report gunmen in unmarked Russian uniforms stormed naval headquarters at Sevastopol and Donuzlav Lake. Despite partial withdrawal, seven Donuzlav vessels may fall. Ukraine weighs evacuating up to 25,000 personnel and families, and plans to leave CIS while imposing visa rules on Russians.
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Iowa misses Mega Millions jackpot. two tickets win 15000 prizes
The Mega Millions drawing yields a $414 million annuity grand prize split by Florida and Maryland winners. Iowa misses the jackpot but two tickets from Shenandoah and Coggon win $15,000 each with Megaplier three. Casey's stores in Shenandoah and Coggan sold the four of five numbers plus Mega Ball tickets.
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