Fuel tax reform eyed to fund roads and curb emissions
Experts argue current gas tax revenue falls short of highway and transit needs as vehicle use shifts. A move to road-use charging with GPS tracking could replace fuel taxes, while some propose a carbon tax approach to fund road projects and reduce emissions.
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The
Reason Foundation
Los Angeles
Highway Revenue Commission
Congress
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Commission
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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
Washington
Transportation Research Board of the
National Academies
National Surface Transportation Policy
and Revenue Study Commission
Charles Whittington
American Trucking Associations
U.S
Whittington
New ignition lock laws aim to foil drunk drivers
Alaska, Colorado, Illinois, Nebraska and Washington state began Jan 1 requiring ignition interlocks for first time DUI offenders, with South Carolina extending to repeat offenders. Devices prevent car starts until drivers blow into breath sensors, costing about 80 dollars to install and 80 dollars monthly to rent in Illinois, plus a 30 dollar state fee. Critics warn of overreach. supporters cite lives saved.
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Alaska
Colorado
Illinois
Nebraska
Washington State
South Carolina
Mothers Against
David Malham
MADD
New Mexico
Arizona
Louisiana
Ilinois
Madd National
Chuck Hurley
Sion
Roger Goodman
New Year Bash At Garden Valley Church Stages McIntyre Family Circus
At Garden Valley Church Family Center 312 E Campbell St 220 attendees gathered for a New Year’s Eve party. Maynard decorated a balloon and jumped rope while McIntyre sisters Francy and Carla performed high rope stunts to music as countdown timers marked the final hours of 2008. A gym full of peers from Garden City High and church members awaited the midnight ball drop releasing candy to children.
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Maynard
McIntyre Family Circus
Francy
Carla McIntyre
Lucas Chavez
Garden City High School
Chavez
Garden Valley Church Family Center
E. Campbell St
First baby of 2009 welcomed at local hospital
The Wimmer family welcomed the area’s first 2009 birth at St. Catherine Hospital. Officials awarded a gift package from area businesses including Plaza Medical Center and Commerce Bank. Nurses noted 895 births occurred at St. Catherine in 2008.
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Torres
Wimmer
Plaza Medical Center
N. Main St
Women’s Clinic
Commerce Bank
Wal-Mart
E. Kansas Ave
Little Britches
Garden City
Romero
St. Catherine Hospital
Campaign: Three seek GOP bids in 1st District race
Moran considered governor run in 2006 but stayed in Congress. Wasinger, ex Brownback aide, set up campaign in October and plans moves to Hays. Barker, Oklahoma City restaurateur and Orion Ethanol CEO, is a party switcher citing free market stance and priorities in education health care and military.
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Moran
Congress
Wasinger
Brownback
Virginia
Hutchinson News
Hays
Pat Roberts
Keith
Barker
Oklahoma City
Pratt
Orion Ethanol
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