65th District State Representative Mike Shirkey predicted any resolution to the state’s road funding problems will wait until at least fall when the legislature returns to session. He believes some sort of revenue increase will be necessary, with a temporary increase in the sales and use tax as a possibility. Other guests: Nic Pangborn and Jacque Austin, Fitness Council of Jackson’s Amazing Race; Jackson Coffee Company’s “Coffee Talk” with Nathan Brue; Mark Reed, Hurst Planetarium; Entertainment Correspondent Dave DeBaker; Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group.
Today’s show replays on Monday, July 15.