The Legislature (and the public) went Bakersfield Chimp on the West Virginia Turnpike's parent agency last year, after its ill-fated attempt to raise toll rates. Lawmakers repealed their earlier mandate for the so-called Shady Spring interchange, while essentially taking over the authority's bond-issuing powers.
The backlash continues this session, with a proposal to tighten the Legislature's leash on the authority while setting the stage for the Division of Highways to take over the toll road.
In The Associated Press story above (also found here), I note that lawmakers could be hearing more about turnpike operations this week. Gov. Joe Manchin expects a report this week on an in-depth study of the authority from the national consulting firm he's hired to aid his administration.
The authority began this session on poor footing after a legislative audit detailed the financial shortcomings of its Tamarack center.
The Register-Herald of Beckley also has a story.
06 February 2007
W.Va. Turnpike, agency in spotlight this week
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