Kansas City Coalition Fights for Bridge Funding
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Kansas City Coalition Fights for Bridge Funding: A Battle for Fairness and Connectivity
A coalition in Kansas City, Kansas, is rallying for over $135 million in state funding for bridge repairs, with lawmakers proposing to redirect the funds to rural areas. The group aims to remove a specific budget provision to keep the funds local. The decision lies with the states Budget Conference Committee, and if the provision stays, only Governor Laura Kelly could veto it. Local bridge closures have disrupted daily life for years, and the coalition has been battling for years to restart these projects. Community voices could sway the committee, keeping the funding promise alive amid ongoing delays.
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