GROWTH CONCERNS PROMPT ACTIVISTS TO CONSIDER BOND PLAN CHALLENGE

Environmentalists are considering whether to fight a bipartisan bond initiative package for infrastructure improvements passed last week by the Legislature and endorsed by the governor, based on concerns that many of its provisions are growth-inducing. But these concerns are being weighed against the potentially severe political and financial repercussions that may result from such opposition, let alone the positive air and water quality reforms contained in the proposal, a political consultant said. The Legislature May 5 approved for placement on...