Iowa lawmakers, in the 2014 session, could not agree on any increase in funding for road and bridge upkeep and construction.

Senator Randy Feenstra of Hull says there were several proposals out there, none of which could find a majority…

 

Feenstra says legislators spent more money this year, they just didn’t focus on roads as a priority…

 

Feenstra says since next year won’t be an election year, legislators may be more willing to compromise…

 

The Iowa Department of Transportation says there is over two hundred million dollars of needed road upgrades in their back log.