Virginia highway spending controls draw criticism in Richmond
Virginia highway officials contest new spending limits approved by the General Assembly and signed by Gov. Dalton. Highway Commissioner John E. Harwood argues the 10 percent cap may block road projects despite possible excess revenues. officials defend the controls as essential for accurate budgeting and transparency.
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Richmond
State Department of Highways and Transportation Sdys
General Assembly
John Dalton
John E. Harwood
House Appropriations Committee
Harwood
Appropriations Committee
Richard M. Bagley
D-Hampton
Secretary of Administration and Finance
Charles B. Walker
Bagley
Highway Department
Walker
Wichita Voters Decide Civil Rights Measure Tonight
Wichita voters face a mayoral primary notional on a city law banning discrimination against homosexuals. Robert Lewis, former Newton High student body president, leads efforts for civil rights while Rev. Ron Adrian heads Concerned Citizens opposing the measure. Campaigns have drawn national attention as 126,000 residents cast ballots.
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Ron Adrian
Wichita
Kan
Robert Lewis
Newton
Lewis
Kansas
Adrian
Glenville Bible Baptist Church
Concerned Citizens For Community
Stan
Sedgwick
Virginia marijuana study eyed and cited for reform
A Virginia joint legislative subcommittee heard leaders urge moderation in marijuana policy. Sen. Boucher noted high police and tax costs from arrests while advocates pressed for decriminalizing small possession and using a civil citation system.
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Richmond
Virginia
Frederick C. Boucher
Abingdon
Boucher
Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission
JLARC
Lewis Hurst
State Crime Commission
Hurst
Spokane mayor questioned over transit ad claims
Citizens accuse Mayor Ron Bair of not living up to his bus ad. The spot shows him stepping off a Spokane Transit bus claiming 70 cents fare and benefits of mass transit. Chronicle notes his car has appeared in City Hall parking 25 of 39 days.
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Saginaw, Mich
John A. Scoberth
Saginaw
Spokane, Wash
Ron Bair
Spokane
Bair
Spokane Daily Chronicle
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