Parson's focus on state of bridges

Thursday, January 17, 2019 ~ Updated 11:10 PM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is proposing a $351 million bond to repair or replace 250 bridges across the state, a pitch he made to lawmakers Wednesday during his first State of the State speech since taking over when his predecessor resigned in scandal last year.

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