Controversy Regarding Missouri’s Increase for Driving Records

Missouri recently raised their fees for driver license and motor vehicle records from $1.25 to $7 per record.  Members of the state legislature, press and other groups are challenging the increase.  The fees were increased to cover the cost of a new 50 million computer system.  The system is being designed by BearingPoint who will receive $1 out of each $7 fee.

The state's Department of Revenue Director Omar Davis has reportedly stated the records "weren't public records" and opted to bypassed the legislature and Sunshine Laws when raising the fee.

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