Tennessee Spending Millions Already On I-55 Bridge, “Toll Lane” Projects

The Tennessee Department Of Transportation Hired Four Companies Under Contracts Totaling A Maximum Of $56 Million To Start Work On An I-55 Bridge From Memphis To Arkansas And Preliminary Efforts On Three “Toll Lane” Corridors In The State’s Urban Areas, Even Before Announcing Target Areas For Public-Private Partnerships.

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Sen. Massey’s Voting Record Called Into Question As She Faces A Conservative Rival In Upcoming Election

In October, Sen. Becky Duncan Massey From Knoxville Announced Her Run For Re-Election To The Tennessee Senate, But Her Voting Record Is Not Winning Her Very Many Points Amongst Conservatives As She Faces Opposition By Way Of Conservative Candidate Monica Irvine In This Upcoming Election.

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Tennessee Democrats Push For Local Input Into Toll Roads As New State Board Gains Control Of Project

Two Democrat Legislators Are Pushing For Local Governments To Have More Control Over Where The State Builds “Choice Lanes” After Officials Created A Transportation Modernization Board To Oversee The Endeavor.

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TDOT’s Final Proposal For Tennessee Toll Roads Set To Be Presented In December

According To The Tennessee Department Of Transportation, The State’s Roadways Are Not Prepared To Withstand The Use Of The Continually Increasing Population. As A Part Of The Department’s Proposal To Solve This Dilemma, They Are Currently Considering A Partnership With A Private Company To Create Toll Roads Across The State.

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Lee’s Toll Roads Bill To Be Heard In Government Operations Committee

A Bill Endorsed By Governor Bill Lee Championing Toll Roads Is Up For A Vote In The House Government Operations Committee On March 6th, 2023.

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Tennessee’s “Transportation Modernization Act” Is Not New (Op-Ed)

Governor Lee Has Introduced A “Transportation Plan For Rural And Urban Tennessee”, And He Wants To Implement It Through HB0321, Known As The Transportation Modernization Act.

Gov. Lee Says He Wants To “Partner With The General Assembly.” So, Here Is His Plan, G.A., Get On Board.

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Tennessee House Speaker Sexton Lays Out Legislative Priorities In Nashville Speech

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton Outlined His Top Legislative Priorities For 2023 During A Speech In Nashville Tuesday, Among Which Were Further Reducing Taxes On Businesses, Implementing Toll Lanes, And Integrating Charter Schools Into The State’s Education System.

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