OOIDA Call to Action – Missouri members
On the biggest issue of 2006 that directly affects all truck operators, Missouri lawmakers gave the go ahead to the construction of a toll bridge in St. Louis over the Mississippi River. The measure passed by an overwhelming majority in both chambers. The one hold up still in play is getting the state of Illinois to go along.
(Oct. 27, 2006)

OOIDA Call to Action - Missouri members
In Missouri, a majority of state lawmakers have sided with special interest groups that have deep pockets.
(Oct. 27, 2006)

OOIDA Call to Action – Texas members
Texas lawmakers made a very big mistake when they overwhelmingly voted in 2003 to move forward with Gov. Rick Perry’s plan for the Trans-Texas Corridor – they did it despite overwhelming public sentiment against the effort.
(Oct. 25, 2006)

OOIDA Call to Action – Indiana members
Indiana lawmakers made a very big mistake earlier this year when they voted for the virtual sale of the Indiana Toll Road – they did it despite the overwhelming opposition of the voting public.
Your calls and letters against the leasing of the toll road to foreign investors clearly fell on deaf ears. The lease was voted for by 51 representatives and 31 senators.
(Oct. 20, 2006)

OOIDA Information Update - Indiana Members
Shortly before midnight Tuesday, March 14, Indiana lawmakers gave final approval to Gov. Mitch Daniels’ plan to lease the toll road to a foreign firm.
The vote in the House was extremely close at 51 for and 48 against. Unfortunately we were only able to turn one yes vote to a no instead of the three we needed.
(October 19, 2006)

OOIDA Information Update – Virginia Members
Virginia truckers! Members of the public have a chance to tell state officials what they want to see happen to roads, bridges, rail and transit.
(October 16, 2006)