It may surprise some, but bicyclists have the same right as motorists to use traffic lanes of public roads and highways with no designated bike lanes. There are very few designated bike lanes in Jackson County. Like other citizens, bicyclists pay taxes. Traffic safety studies have indicated cyclists are safest when riding about three feet into the traffic lane, because motorists tend not to see them when riding off to the side. On behalf of the earth and all its species, thanks to everyone who uses a bike instead of a motor vehicle to travel.
Churches seek recognition to be tax-free.
All legitimate religious-education enterprises have a budget and collect and disburse funds accountably. Methinks our justices erred in establishing any religion s right to public funds. However, after initially agreeing to this project, Mr. Moore decided that the road grade mandated by local law is too restrictive. Not a problem, says the City Council, which votes to remove the law entirely from the books. Now, it seems that another law has gotten in the way.