JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- For
nearly a century, Missouri has taxed drivers to pay for its roads.
That's always provided enough — until now. On Tuesday, voters will
decide on a historic change that would tax virtually everything they buy
in order to yield more money for roads and bridges.With Congress
stymied over long-term highway funding, many states are taking it upon
themselves to tackle the politically uncomfortable task of raising
revenue for their aging transportation systems.
In
the past year and a half, one-fourth of the states have hiked taxes,
fees or fines, and at least a dozen others are studying options,
according to an Associated Press reviewew
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