The House Transportation bill has dominated headlines, and drawn its share of critical fire, since its introduction recently. Today, a member of the transportation infrastructure committee that developed guidelines for the bill answers detractors with a call for much-needed action. In turn, the leader of a statewide cities group suggests a broader search for revenue, rather than the current legislation, which he says would decimate city budgets. We also hear from a electric-vehicle advocate who questions the need to charge user fees of owners of alternative vehicles.

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Amber Hicks and Cherokee County firefighter Justin Hicks were found dead from gunshot wounds inside their home in November 2021. (Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services)

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