| 单词 | gasoline tax |
| 例句 | He pointed out the injustice of this policy, since the upkeep of the beaches comes from a gasoline tax. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z And if there is a differential in gasoline tax, the tanks are measured and the tax applied. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Rarely do two states have the same gasoline tax, and these taxes largely support the building and maintenance of highways. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Policymakers have eyed the charge for years amid fears the gasoline tax — the state’s primary source of transportation funding — could start losing its value as vehicles become more efficient or go electric. Inslee vetoes collection of WA drivers’ odometer readings 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z California also has the highest state gasoline tax. Column: Want to stop California desertion: Lower housing costs — and taxes. 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z The law required that Congress spend future revenue from the gasoline tax on transportation initiatives, rather than using those funds for other purposes or to balance the budget. Bud Shuster, congressional ‘king of asphalt,’ dies at 91 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z After losing a fight to repeal a gasoline tax that funds transportation projects, he plowed the money it generated into road and bridge projects across the state, celebrating the improvements with community ribbon-cuttings. Larry Hogan won over Democrats in Maryland. Could he do it nationwide? 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z And there is no mention of Youngkin’s earlier unsuccessful efforts to suspend the state’s gasoline tax. Youngkin proposes $1 billion in tax cuts, higher spending in budget plan 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Inslee, who is not seeking a fourth term and will vacate his office at the end of 2024, did not specify alternatives to the gasoline tax he favored, if any. Inslee vetoes collection of WA drivers’ odometer readings 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z In California, which has high gasoline taxes and rigorous emissions standards that increase the cost of refining, the average price of regular gasoline was $4.62 a gallon on Thursday, down from $6.44 in June. U.S. Gas Prices Are Now Lower Than a Year Ago 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z California’s gasoline taxes are higher, and the state requires special kinds of gasoline to reduce pollution. You’re going to pay higher gas prices as California decarbonizes. Here's why 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z Miles credited Gaines with spearheading moving highway user revenue, money that comes from a portion of gasoline tax that is used for local road maintenance, back to municipalities. Former Maryland delegate Tawanna Gaines dies at 70 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Kemp touted his use of state and federal funds to suspend gasoline taxes and issue income tax rebates, repeating his pledge to seek more income tax rebates plus property tax rebates in a second term. Kemp and Abrams quarrel on policy in Georgia governor debate 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z The gasoline tax is nearly frictionless in its implementation and all but impossible to cheat. Inslee vetoes collection of WA drivers’ odometer readings 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z He contrasts Ms. Healey’s record with his tenure in the state legislature, where he led a ballot initiative to repeal an increase in the gasoline tax. Trump-endorsed Diehl ready to extend GOP winning streak in Massachusetts governor’s race 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z One ad from an outside group touts Ms. Hassan for “taking on her own party” by pushing for a federal gasoline tax holiday. In New Hampshire, an Intraparty G.O.P. Fight for the Senate Intensifies 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z But the higher earner is not likely to purchase five times more gasoline, which means the proportion o income paid out in gasoline taxes is less than the proportion for a lower-earning individual. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z If we imposed a gasoline tax of 50 cents per gallon how would that effect the carbon emissions, sales of Hummers/Hybrids, use of mass transit, etc.? Introductory Business Statistics 2017-11-29T00:00:00Z Some states suspended their gasoline taxes, shaving more off the final price at the pump, at least temporarily. Explainer: Why gas prices are falling 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Instead, the president has called on Congress to suspend the federal gasoline tax and pass a revamped package of social welfare and climate spending that failed last year over concerns it would worsen inflation. Progressives are divided over whether to hold Biden accountable or block GOP ascendance 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z He recently asked Congress to cancel the 18-cents-per-gallon federal gasoline tax for three months. Pausing the gas tax would have been great for Democrats. Instead we got a July 4 price increase 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z "The news temporarily boosted the oil product prices, but it was later viewed that even if the gasoline tax was suspended, retail prices would remain high, making it difficult to stimulate demand," Fujitomi's Saito said. Oil extends losses as recession fears mount 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z A Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis says recent suspensions of state gasoline taxes in Maryland, Georgia and Connecticut were mostly passed onto consumers in the form of lower gas prices. EXPLAINER: How Biden’s proposed gas tax holiday would work 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z As well as suspending the national gasoline tax, Mr Biden is urging similar steps by state governments, which typically impose their own taxes, often higher than the federal government's. President Biden urges petrol tax 'holiday' as fuel prices bite 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden on Wednesday will call on Congress to pass a three-month suspension of the federal gasoline tax to help combat record pump prices, according to a senior administration official. Biden will ask Congress on Wednesday to pause gas tax amid record pump prices 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden on Tuesday said a potential suspension of the federal gasoline tax would have some, but not significant, impact on highway funds. Biden says U.S. gas tax holiday would have no major impact on highway funds 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z And a few states have temporarily suspended, or plan to suspend, state gasoline taxes for weeks or longer, while others have paused their taxes on groceries. Why Some States Are Expanding Tax-Free Periods 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Perhaps the biggest question is whether all House Republicans will go along with Youngkin’s renewed request for a three-month suspension of the state’s gasoline tax. Virginia lawmakers return to Richmond to take up Youngkin budget wishes 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Lawmakers did not agree to suspend the state’s gasoline tax, which Youngkin had proposed. Virginia lawmakers to vote on tax cuts in compromise state budget plan 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Future actions could stretch from student loan relief to gasoline tax holidays and healthcare subsidies. Biden team sees few options on inflation before November midterms 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z The California Republican Party issued a statement urging the legislature to suspend state gasoline taxes as "the most effective way to relieve pain at the pump." California's minimum wage projected to rise to $15.50 under inflation trigger 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z Youngkin wants to suspend the Virginia gasoline tax entirely for three months and reduce it for another two, for a total estimated cost of $437 million. Gas tax holiday concludes in Maryland as Virginia debates its own 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z In 2018, a proposed increase in gasoline taxes sparked the “yellow vest” movement that disrupted French cities and towns for months and upended the young president’s agenda. Ukraine war boosted Macron, but far right surging ahead of French vote 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Suspending the gasoline tax lowers prices but also sacrifices revenue for road improvements and other services. Opinion | Let’s rethink the framework governing gas prices 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z State legislatures across the country have already taken matters into their own hands, with moves such as suspending gasoline taxes. Gas prices tank Democrats’ agenda for clean energy future 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z Maryland suspended its gasoline tax Friday in a month-long reprieve to prices swollen by inflation and geopolitics. Maryland immediately lifts gas tax for 30 days 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Several states have been considering suspending or otherwise altering their gasoline taxes as a form of relief. Va. Gov. Youngkin calls for gas tax holiday, fueling more discord in divided state legislature 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z However, she added that she had concerns that cutting the gasoline tax could cause benefits to flow to oil companies and not to consumers. Yellen says gas tax cut among options to ease higher costs at the pump 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z Governors or state legislatures in almost half of the country are looking to suspend their gasoline taxes to give their residents a little relief from soaring prices at the pump. States look to gas tax holidays to ease pain at pump 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Congressional Democrats, meanwhile, are pushing their pet solutions to inflation, everything from suspending the federal gasoline tax to re-upping the expanded child care tax credit. Inflation is costing American households $385 per month, GOP lawmakers say 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, Youngkin is also pushing for a freeze of a 5 cent-per-gallon gasoline tax increase that is set to go into effect in July. N.Va. officials fear grocery tax repeal will derail region’s transportation funding 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z The solution to an inevitable spike in crude oil prices in the midst of Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine should not be temporary gasoline tax cuts. Opinion | Tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is shortsighted 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z Some Democrats have explored another way to try to ease the pain of higher gas prices, floating the idea of a temporary pause on the federal gasoline tax. U.S. economy appeared ready to surge, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could send shockwaves 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z The gasoline tax is the best example of the dilemma among Democrats. How the invasion of Ukraine scrambles American energy politics 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z He defused the Yellow Vest protests, which were set off by a rise in the gasoline tax, by single-handedly engaging in marathon town hall events for two months in a “great debate.” ‘Rather Very Human’: As Election Nears, Macron Tries to Soften His Image 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Notably, he said Democrats have yet to unite behind a proposal to suspend the 18.4 cents per gallon federal gasoline tax through this year. Dems, GOP set inflation, COVID mandates as election themes 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z Instead of cutting gasoline taxes, which will only increase the rate of fossil-fuel consumption throughout the country, why are we not using this as an opportunity to economically incentivize the use of renewable energy? Opinion | Tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is shortsighted 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z The Senate has also put the brakes on Youngkin’s plans to put a one-year freeze on an increase in the gasoline tax and to double the state’s standard deduction on income taxes. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin pivots from win on school masks to new priority: Tax cuts 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z What is good for motorists, such as temporarily eliminating the federal gasoline tax of 18.4 cents a gallon, isn’t good climate policy, as it encourages people to drive more. How the invasion of Ukraine scrambles American energy politics 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z A cadre of Democratic senators introduced legislation to suspend the federal gasoline tax, currently 18.4 cents per gallon, through Jan. 1. McConnell says gas tax holiday is a political stunt by vulnerable Democrats 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z While Mr. Biden touts Build Back Better, congressional Democrats are pushing their pet solutions to inflation, everything from suspending the federal gasoline tax to re-upping the expanded child care tax credit. Democrats struggle to find uniform inflation plan amid competing ambitions 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin III pushed back Tuesday on a proposal by vulnerable members of his party to suspend the federal gasoline tax until after the November elections. Manchin balks at vulnerable Democrats’ push to suspend federal gasoline tax 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Besides eliminating the state’s 1½ percent tax on groceries, Youngkin has also called for suspending the gasoline tax, issuing one-time tax rebates and doubling Virginia’s standard income-tax deduction. Youngkin touts plan to eliminate grocery tax in appearance at Alexandria supermarket 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Federal cash also helps elected officials avoid even considering a gasoline tax increase, sparing both parties the risk of angering voters in an election year. Cost of Highway 520 rebuild rises $406 million for stretch near Capitol Hill 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z The federal gasoline tax is 18 cents a gallon, while the average taxes and fees per state is 30 cents, although this varies. Explainer: U.S. gasoline prices could fall below $3 if oil market sustains losses 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z In response to higher gasoline prices in his state, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis asked lawmakers on Monday to consider waiving the gasoline tax in the state, which is used to fund public transportation infrastructure. Explainer: What is happening with U.S. gasoline prices? 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z GOP lawmakers further say that suspending the gasoline tax will wreak havoc on the Highway Trust Fund, a federal pool of money used to finance state and local transportation projects. Manchin balks at vulnerable Democrats’ push to suspend federal gasoline tax 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z That means continuing to upgrade the region’s transportation and transit networks, which rely largely on the state’s gasoline tax — which Mr. Youngkin said he would seek to trim. Opinion | How Glenn Youngkin can govern Virginia as a unifier 2021-11-07T04:00:00Z Youngkin’s campaign website contained a small transportation platform: investing more money in roads and highways, “fixing” the Department of Motor Vehicles and suspending for a year a recent increase in the state gasoline tax. With minimal transportation platform, Youngkin will take over a Virginia with many road, rail priorities 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z The cuts include one-time rebates of $300 for individual taxpayers and $600 for couples filing jointly; suspending an increase in the state’s gasoline tax; and enacting a tax holiday for small businesses. Republican Glenn Youngkin became Virginia governor by wooing both moderates and Trump supporters. So how Trumpy is he? 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z This system would elicit virtually no carbon footprint, and taxes on the electricity used could pay for fixing and maintaining the roads and other things the current gasoline tax covers. Opinion | A path forward on electric cars 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Budget deficit hawks also say that suspending the gasoline tax is unlikely to do much to combat inflation. Manchin balks at vulnerable Democrats’ push to suspend federal gasoline tax 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z He persuaded the legislature to raise the income tax and the gasoline tax, and he used the money for environmental protection, higher education and transportation projects. A. Linwood Holton Jr., Virginia governor who took bold stance on integration, dies at 98 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z New Mexico has tax treaties with the tribe for sales, gambling and gasoline taxes. Tesla builds 1st store on tribal land, dodges state car laws 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z He refused to agree to a Republican proposal to raise the federal gasoline tax to help pay for infrastructure, citing his pledge not to raise income taxes on anyone earning less than $400,000. Biden Urges Climate Action: ‘We Don’t Have Much More Than 10 Years’ 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z Just as we pay gasoline taxes to use the roads, we suffer an occasional pinprick to live healthier lives than our pre-vaccine forebears. Opinion | Maurice Hilleman was a vaccine miracle worker. Imagine what anti-vaxxers would have made of him. 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z Shifting roads money to Sound Transit requires repealing the 18th Amendment to Washington’s Constitution, which says gasoline taxes must be spent for “highway purposes.” Sound Transit faces a $6.5 billion shortfall. Here’s what it might do 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z Wouldn’t an increased gasoline tax accomplish the same goal — making it more economical to buy a zero-emissions car — without all the complexity? Good luck getting a state rebate on your new electric car 2021-07-23T04:00:00Z Bob Dole campaigned for president and urged a repeal of the 4.3 cent gasoline tax because gasoline then was on track to reach $1.31 a gallon. Fact check: The bogus GOP claim that Biden is responsible for higher gasoline prices 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z White House negotiators also ruled out any increase in the gasoline tax and no fees or taxes on electric vehicles. Analysis | A bipartisan deal, an angry GOP reaction and the long road ahead for Biden’s agenda 2021-06-26T04:00:00Z This is set to include potentially broader guidelines for the Internal Revenue Service to crack down on tax cheats, hikes in the gasoline tax and tapping unspent coronavirus relief funds. Biden, bipartisan lawmakers strike deal on $1 trillion infrastructure package 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z The plan also included a $1.4 billion program to improve highways, airports and shipping ports that would have been funded by a gasoline tax increase of 4 cents a gallon. Former Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer has died at 77 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z Road usage fees are a way to help pay for transportation investments that are now heavily reliant on diesel and gasoline taxes, which are forecast to sharply decline as more people turn to electric vehicles. Inslee vetoes 2030 target for electric vehicles set by Washington Legislature 2021-05-15T04:00:00Z Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said Republicans would rather finance infrastructure through user fees such as tolls and gasoline taxes. IRS to the rescue? Tax audits eyed for infrastructure cash 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z Instead, they pitched the president on the use of zero-interest loans and public-private partnerships, in addition to existing gasoline taxes and other government savings. Amid Economic Turmoil, Biden Stays Focused on Longer Term 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z Californians already pay the nation’s highest state income, sales and gasoline taxes. Column: California is rolling in surplus cash. But legislators want to raise taxes anyway 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said that Republicans would rather finance infrastructure through user fees such as tolls and gasoline taxes, though he declined to specify which fees he would back. Biden ready to sell $2.3T infrastructure plan in Louisiana 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z Even Alabama is ahead of us there, having raised its gasoline tax to reflect inflation and growth; just about every state in the nation has, too. Editorial Roundup: Louisiana 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z The proposals call for higher gasoline taxes, new carbon fees and other revenue sources to fund the work. Advocates push Washington state lawmakers to spend more on transit, pedestrian projects 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z The president also said he opposed raising gasoline taxes to finance parts of the plan, the White House later confirmed, despite suggestions from some Republicans that he consider doing so. Biden insists he’s willing to negotiate with Republicans on infrastructure 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z Further adding to the allure of carbon-pricing is that increases to gasoline taxes, which have been used for decades to pay for infrastructure spending, may no longer be a viable alternative. Democrats push Biden to adopt carbon tax to help pay for infrastructure spending 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z Nowadays, the government needs more than gasoline taxes to fund its vast mission to expand, replace and preserve transportation routes in Washington state. 33 transportation fees and taxes on the menu in Washington Legislature 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z The Davis bill arises from frustration that the Legislature cannot donkey-up and raise the gasoline tax - more than 30 years old, as anyone who drives on Louisiana roads can see. Editorial Roundup: Louisiana 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z He said there’s some GOP support for increasing the federal gasoline tax or imposing a new “vehicle miles traveled fee,” though those plans were not in the Treasury Department’s outline Wednesday. Biden caves on steep tax increase for businesses after bipartisan backlash 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z The total budget will be more than $21 billion, with money from the federal government and other sources, including the state gasoline tax. Mississippi lawmakers negotiating $6 billion state budget 2021-03-27T04:00:00Z The March 19 front-page article “Gas taxes pay for roads. What if cars don’t use gas?” argued that with electric vehicles gaining prominence, the gasoline tax must be replaced with a vehicle miles-traveled tax. Opinion | It’s the vehicle power that needs taxing, not the mileage 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Mr. Wolf wants to eliminate the gasoline tax. Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Instead of a gasoline tax, for instance, the president plans to greatly raise fuel efficiency standards for cars, forcing automakers toward electric vehicles through regulation, not legislation. Biden’s Recovery Plan Bets Big on Clean Energy 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z Mr. Bradley suggested a range of alternate mechanisms to finance an infrastructure push, including tax incentives for private corporations and an increase to the gasoline tax or other ways of taxing drivers. After Stimulus, Biden to Tackle Another Politically Tricky Issue: Infrastructure 2021-03-01T05:00:00Z The bill proposed a statewide election on whether to increase the gasoline tax by 10 cents a gallon and the diesel fuel tax by 14 cents a gallon. Mississippi House kills proposal for gas tax election 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z The bill proposes a statewide election on whether to increase the gasoline tax by 10 cents a gallon and the diesel fuel tax by 14 cents a gallon. Proposal: Let Mississippi voters decide on gas tax increase 2021-02-19T05:00:00Z Washington state contributes little to mass transit because the gasoline tax is reserved for roads, under the state constitution’s 18th Amendment. Sound Transit faces a $11.5 billion shortfall. Now what’s it going to do? 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z In his last term when Edwards was governor, Carter unsuccessfully fought to raise Louisiana’s gasoline tax to raise money for transportation projects. Former Louisiana lawmaker Steve Carter dies from COVID-19 2021-01-27T05:00:00Z And the gasoline tax hasn't kept pace with inflation, meaning federal transportation investment is underfunded. Perspective | Every Cabinet job is about climate change now 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z DMV fees and federal dollars - mostly from another gasoline tax - provide much of the rest. Panel recommends raising NC revenues for transportation 40% 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z Expect a tug of war over whether carbon taxes should be funneled to transit as opposed to plain gasoline taxes which the state constitution’s 18th Amendment reserves for roads. Washington Legislature 2021: a chance of fuel taxes ahead 2021-01-03T05:00:00Z He noted that the state hasn’t increased its gasoline tax in more than 30 years, sapping public funding. Louisiana seeks private firm to build Lake Charles bridge 2020-12-20T05:00:00Z It is the second major jump in gasoline taxes since 2016 in a state once known for bargain fuel prices, an enticement that lured drivers across the border from New York. Gas Tax Spikes in N.J. Because of Pandemic’s Impact 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z Congress has struggled for years to find a way to fund highway repairs as gasoline tax revenue has lagged spending. House bill extends U.S. highway funding, boosts airport funding 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z Three years ago, state lawmakers approved the nation’s second-highest gasoline tax, adding more than 47 cents to the price of a gallon. Warmer. Burning. Epidemic-challenged. Expensive. The California Dream has become the California Compromise. 2020-09-12T04:00:00Z Council recently approved a 10 percent increase in the gasoline tax. Opinion | Go-go is a good use of D.C.’s revenue 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z The state gasoline tax will go up by a penny to 31 cents per gallon on Wednesday. New state laws ban drivers holding phones, hike marriage age 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z The department gets its funding from a tax on car sales, a gasoline tax and from fees collected by the Division of Motor Vehicles. N. Carolina transportation department furloughs employees 2020-05-19T04:00:00Z The price drop is also hurting nations that rely on direct income from oil, as well as national and local governments that earn revenue from gasoline taxes. U.S. stocks plunge amid steep falls in oil prices, bank earnings and retail sales 2020-04-15T04:00:00Z The legislation will raise the gasoline tax to provide about $1 billion over the next four years to improve highways and railways. As Virginia House Speaker, Eileen Filler-Corn broke ranks with her predecessors 2020-03-29T04:00:00Z It would be the fourth eight- or 10-year transportation program that Kansas has launched since 1989, using a combination of bonds, gasoline tax, sales tax and vehicle registration fee revenues. Kansas lawmakers pass transportation plan seen as stimulus 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z They enacted measures, similar to those in dozens of other states, to legalize casino gambling in some cities and increase the statewide gasoline tax, which, given plummeting fuel prices, many Virginians are unlikely to notice. Opinion | In Virginia, a victory for bipartisan governance 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z The state Constitution requires state gasoline taxes be spent on state and local roads. Shouldn’t WSDOT address our congested roads? Washington legislators don’t think so 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, most states have raised their gasoline taxes over the last several years. As States Add Money to Fix Roads, U.S. Is Urged to Ante Up 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z The new majority also will bring bread-and-butter benefits for Northern Virginia, such as more funding for roads and transit, possibly financed in part by a gasoline tax hike. Analysis | Here’s what D.C. suburbs can expect from Virginia and Maryland legislative sessions 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z The Senate and House did differ with DeWine over boosting Ohio’s gasoline tax. Editorial Roundup: Ohio 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z Alabama lawmakers approved a 10-cent-a-gallon gasoline tax increase to fund road and bridge construction. Deadly tornado, abortion ban among top stories of 2019 2019-12-28T05:00:00Z The program is modeled after a similar program in Oregon and is available to the 51,000 electric and hybrid registered vehicle owners in the state who largely escaped the gasoline tax, officials said. Utah to launch miles driven fee for alternative-fuel cars 2019-12-27T05:00:00Z She also appears to be OK with a movement toward higher gasoline taxes, saying “we have to get off of gas-guzzling cars.” Editorial Roundup: New England 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z Tom Corbett boosted the Motor License Fund by effectively giving Pennsylvania the highest gasoline tax in the nation. Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z From a financial standpoint, the gasoline tax is more efficient. How is your Highway 99 toll money spent? A big chunk goes to collecting the tolls 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z It involves — what else? — gasoline taxes and promised highway improvements. Are California transportation officials pulling a bait and switch on gas tax funds? 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z She touted her co-sponsorship of a 2018 law that steered $102 million in gasoline taxes to commuter rail and bus services in the region and says she wants to further increase public transportation funding. Va. Republicans target freshman Democrats in hopes of keeping House majority 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z Owners of plug-in electric cars like the Nissan Leaf, who already pay $150 into the state roads fund in lieu of gasoline taxes, will also pay the $75 electrification fee, for a total $225. Washington’s hybrid and electric car owners find a $75 fee in their new car-tab bills 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z The candidates differed sharply on two issues that dominated the discussion over the past several weeks: gasoline taxes and expanding Medicaid. Reeves vs. Hood this November in Mississippi governor’s race 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z They continued to disagree about increasing the gasoline tax to pay for highways and about expanding Medicaid coverage to the working poor. The Latest: Reeves, Waller: Driver’s license lines too long 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z Hybrid and all-electric owners already pay a $130 annual tax, supposedly to make up for not having to pay any state gasoline taxes. North Carolina editorial roundup 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z Reeves repeated his opposition to increasing Mississippi’s gasoline tax. Ex-Gov. Barbour backs Reeves in Mississippi GOP runoff 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z Congress has not boosted the 18.4-cents-per-gallon federal gasoline tax since 1993, which is now worth just 11 cents after adjusting for inflation. Senators back big jump in federal highway spending 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Gov. Tate Reeves says if he becomes governor, he will continue to oppose increasing the gasoline tax to pay for highways and will continue to oppose Medicaid expansion. The Latest: Gas tax and Medicaid divide GOP candidates 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z Additionally, gasoline tax hikes took effect in several states starting July 1. Average US price of gas up by 10 cents per gallon to $2.83 2019-07-14T04:00:00Z Also speaking in favor of Medicaid expansion and a gasoline tax increase were two Republican gubernatorial candidates, former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. and state Rep. Robert Foster. Mississippi governor candidates split on gas tax, Medicaid 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z This was about political credit for a Legislature unwilling to do the right thing, which is raise the 30-year-old state gasoline tax. Louisiana editorial roundup 2019-06-19T04:00:00Z “Generally, when we see states gathering the political courage to do things like raise gasoline taxes for an infrastructure plan that’s also positive,” Hampton said. Credit analysts cautious over Illinois budget, infrastructure plan 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z He would pay for the proposal by increasing the federal gasoline tax and by raising the corporate income tax rate from 21 % to 27 %, undoing part of President Trump’s tax overhaul. John Delaney, John Hickenlooper roll out policy proposals for infrastructure, contraception 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z The bonds will be repaid through dedicated transportation revenues like gasoline taxes and vehicle sales taxes. North Carolina elected officials sign off on new road debt 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z Rep. Steve Carter shelved his bid to raise Louisiana’s gasoline tax to pay for road projects. Louisiana sales tax phase-out advances, while gas tax stalls 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z Supporters say the money would make up for gasoline taxes not paid by EV drivers. North Carolina editorial roundup 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z Her desire to address deteriorating road conditions and GOP legislative leaders’ prioritization of car insurance changes has sparked speculation that they could strike a broader deal — raising gasoline taxes and reducing auto premiums. Whitmer: Legislature must ‘get off the dime’ on road fixes 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z The gasoline tax bidding war is off and running in Springfield, and, like many auctions, the bids are getting higher. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z He said that, for example, hiking the gasoline tax or introducing carbon taxes will affect the working class when they fill up their cars or pay their utility bills. DeVore: 'Tax the rich' proposals by Warren, Sanders force GOP to defend unpopular interests 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z But we also recognize that aim is no less daunting than was DeWine’s earlier successful quest to raise gasoline taxes for much-needed Ohio road and bridge work. Editorials from around Ohio 2019-05-06T04:00:00Z The nation’s top business groups and labor unions support increasing the federal gasoline tax, currently 18.3 cents a gallon. Dems say Trump agrees on $2 trillion infrastructure goal 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z Any cost overruns would likely be paid through the gasoline tax, but Seattle city funds aren’t at risk. Missing evidence: Judge finds that tunnel contractors threw away pipe fragments that Bertha hit 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z At the same time, it recommended repealing the sales tax imposed on top of the gasoline tax, estimating that the changes would generate another $2 billion. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z Virginians are accustomed to impact fees and taxes: gasoline taxes, tire disposal fees, etc. Opinion | Ralph Northam should go big — on guns 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z At first, it was the gasoline tax, but protests continued after that was lifted. Opinion | France’s yellow vests highlight a gap between policy and how it’s perceived 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z A bill introduced last week in the General Assembly would double the state’s share of the gasoline tax, which for almost two decades has sat at 19 cents. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Democratic and Republican leaders met last week after Ivey - during negotiations on an approved gasoline tax increase - agreed to keep an open dialogue on Democratic priorities. Lawmakers: Medicaid expansion can’t happen without funding 2019-03-23T04:00:00Z The chamber’s move signaled bipartisan interest in raising gasoline taxes to support construction projects that business and labor interests, each for their own financial reasons, support. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z Congress has added more than $140 billion to highway repairs to make up for a lack of gasoline tax revenue. U.S. transport chief: 'tight time frame' for $1 trillion... 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z Ms. Whitmer would raise her state’s gasoline tax by 15 cents in October, another 15 cents next April and a final 15 cents next October. Opinion | The Michigan governor’s gas-tax hike is a model plan for other states to follow 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z I suggest a yearly increase of 10 cents per gallon in the federal gasoline tax, perhaps indexed to inflation. Opinion | Readers react to the Editorial Board’s Green New Deal 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z As for transportation, the report praises the Legislature’s Connecting Washington package, approved in 2015, that raised gasoline taxes 11.9 cents a gallon. Washington state given a “C” grade for infrastructure 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z Sandoval’s plan would leave the current sales taxes imposed on top of the gasoline tax in place. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z The Gadsden Times on the Legislature appearing ready to hike a gasoline tax: Alabama editorial roundup 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z Proponents also point out that Illinois is on the low end of gasoline taxes. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2018-12-25T05:00:00Z North Dakota’s 23-cents-a-gallon gasoline tax, which is reserved mostly for road and bridge construction and repairs, raised $165.7 million in the last fiscal year, state data show. North Dakota lawmaker wants electric, hybrid vehicles fees 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z The gasoline tax “exposed a profound cultural fracture,” said Olivier Galland, a director at the National Center for Scientific Research. France’s Yellow Vests Reveal a Crisis of Mobility in All Its Forms 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z Eighty-eight percent of respondents listed improving highways and roads as either a priority or important to the state, and 55 percent approved of the increase in the gasoline tax passed last year. Recent editorials published in Indiana newspapers 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z Just for discussion purposes, say the state gasoline tax is doubled to 36 cents, pushing the average pump price to $2.08. Alabama editorial roundup 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z The original “Yellow Vest” protests were dominated by working-class people from the provinces upset over a gasoline tax increase and their declining living standards. ‘Round Four’: Paris Braces for New Yellow Vest Protests 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z French protests against gasoline tax hikes worry environmentalists because experts say taxes are needed to help wean humans off fossil fuels and slow climate change. 10 Things to Know for Today 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z SENLIS, France — After more than a month of furious, antigovernment demonstrations across France, it is easy to forget that a gasoline tax set all this off. France’s Yellow Vests Reveal a Crisis of Mobility in All Its Forms 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z “Step two is to use gasoline taxes and call them carbon taxes. This is hard enough without adding poor design.” Paris riots show difficulty of fighting warming with taxes 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z What started as a reaction against a hike in the country’s gasoline tax has metastasized into something uglier. How Facebook Groups sparked a crisis in France 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z I can only wish the US would raise gasoline taxes as well, to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure and reduce CO2 emissions. Macron Returns to Turmoil, as France Weighs State of Emergency 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z The ‘‘Yellow Vest’’ protests — spurred by an increase in the gasoline tax, and named for the roadside safety vests worn by the demonstrators — have emerged as a spontaneous outcry over declining living standards. ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Escalate in Violence, and France Scrambles to Respond 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z In a saner world, both Democrats and Republicans, and the President, would also endorse a sizeable increase in the gasoline tax, thereby providing another incentive for auto companies to invest in more fuel-efficient vehicles. How Donald Trump Could Help Save General Motors and the U.S. Auto Industry 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z Yet despite his insistence he understood the people’s pain, the president offered no relief — particularly from an especially hated gasoline tax increase — and the speech struck many as out of sync with the political moment. Macron Has a Long-Term Vision. But the French Have Urgent Needs. 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z The gasoline tax is slated to increase by about 12 cents per gallon, and diesel by about 28 cents, on Jan. 1. Emmanuel Macron keeps France climate-change tax despite protests 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z Talk around Washington quickly turned to raising the federal gasoline tax as a go-to fountain of funding for roads, bridges and transit projects. Gas tax increase in infrastructure deal a trap, Trump advisers warn 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z Another possibility is raising the 18.4 cents per gallon federal gasoline tax, last boosted in the 1990s, by up to 1 percent annually. Power shift: What House Dems plan to do with their majority 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z The ballot initiative unnerved Democrats, given that the only things less popular in California than taxes are gasoline taxes. Rallies, Taxes and Bus Tours: Down to the Wire in Orange County 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z In addition, Californians will vote on repealing a 2017 hike in gasoline taxes and vehicle fees aimed at raising $5.1 billion a year for transportation projects. U.S. voters to decide $76 billion of bonds, taxation limits 2018-11-01T04:00:00Z THE FACTS: Walker is talking about whether Evers would increase the state’s gasoline tax if he becomes governor. AP FACT CHECK: Walker, Evers make misleading debate claims 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z This would end that possibility and ensure gasoline taxes are used on infrastructure needs. Louisiana editorial roundup 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z In terms of implementation, it’s not much more difficult to implement than a gasoline tax. After Nobel in Economics, William Nordhaus Talks About Who’s Getting His Pollution-Tax Ideas Right 2018-10-13T04:00:00Z Their response is a ballot initiative that would repeal a gasoline tax passed by the Democratic-controlled state legislature last year over Republican objections. Rallies, Taxes and Bus Tours: Down to the Wire in Orange County 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z She’d like to drive herself to the airport rather than take a lengthy train ride and said she’s willing to pay more in gasoline taxes to see road improvements. Initiative seeks to repeal California’s gasoline tax hike 2018-10-06T04:00:00Z A law called SB1 , passed by California lawmakers, raised gasoline taxes by 12 cents a gallon starting last November and diesel taxes by 20 cents. California gas tax repeal campaign seeks federal inquiry 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z A law called SB1, passed by California lawmakers, raised gasoline taxes by 12 cents a gallon starting last November and diesel taxes by 20 cents. California gas tax repeal campaign seeks federal inquiry 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled state were hesitant to pass the gasoline tax increase many said was needed to generate money - $1 billion, by some estimates - to fix potholes, expand some roads and repave others. Hurricane Florence to test South Carolina infrastructure 2018-09-15T04:00:00Z Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled state were hesitant to pass the gasoline tax increase many said was needed to generate money — $1 billion, by some estimates — to fix potholes, expand some roads and repave others. Hurricane Florence to test South Carolina infrastructure 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z In Washington, pump prices are routinely among the highest in the country — in part because of a sky-high gasoline tax. Is a state with no income tax — like Washington — better or worse? | Produced by Advertising Publications 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z But a silver lining used to be the Garden State’s relatively low gasoline tax of 14.5 cents a gallon—second lowest in the U.S. Opinion | A Gas Tax Economics Lesson 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z Republicans went along with a plan to raise about $22 million a year for Metro by increasing wholesale gasoline taxes in Northern Virginia. Northern Virginia leaders to Richmond: Give us back our road money 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z The measure was expected to propose replacing the federal gasoline tax with a tax on businesses calculated by how much oil, coal and other fossil fuels they buy. Bill shows chink in U.S. Republicans' climate armor 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z In addition to scrapping the carbon tax, he promised to cut gasoline taxes and electricity rates, reduce income taxes and slash hospital wait times while also reducing the provincial deficit. Analysis | A big win for Trump-like Canadian politician could mean trouble for Trudeau 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z Republicans targeted Democratic state Sen. Josh Newman, of Fullerton, because of his vote last year to increase gasoline taxes. Californians picking governor, Senate candidates in primary 2018-06-03T04:00:00Z That leaves the middle class to pay in higher sales, property and now gasoline taxes. Opinion | A Gas Tax Economics Lesson 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z Lawmakers in 2017 approved legislation that raised the gasoline tax to generate an extra $30 million annually to pay for roads and bridges and support local roads projects. Montana lawmakers consider changes to gas tax spending 2018-06-02T04:00:00Z To try to counter that, Republicans, including Mr. McCarthy, are pushing an initiative for the November ballot to repeal a gasoline tax instituted by Democrats in the Legislature last year. An Urgent Debate for California Republicans: How to Get Back in the Game 2018-05-06T04:00:00Z Proposition 69: Gas Tax Amendment would amend the state constitution to require money raised from new gasoline taxes and vehicle fees be spent on transportation projects. Measures on gas tax, cap and trade spending on June ballot 2018-05-05T04:00:00Z June 5 also features an attempt to recall Democratic Sen. Josh Newman, ostensibly over his vote to increase gasoline taxes. #MeToo, gas tax roil California primary legislative battles 2018-05-05T04:00:00Z Proposition 69 would amend the state constitution to require money raised from new gasoline taxes and vehicle fees be spent on transportation projects. Measures on gas tax, cap and trade spending on June ballot 2018-05-02T04:00:00Z Lawmakers in 2017 approved legislation that raised the gasoline tax from 27 cents a gallon to 31.5 cents, with eventual increases to 33 cents. Montana lawmakers consider changes to gas tax spending 2018-06-02T04:00:00Z Democratic Sen. Josh Newman of Fullerton is the target of a Republican-led recall effort over his vote to increase the gasoline tax last year. #MeToo, gas tax roil California primary legislative battles 2018-05-02T04:00:00Z Republican House Speaker Philip Gunn proposes a gasoline tax increase in exchange for an income tax decrease, directing the gas tax to transportation. Dems: Block corporate tax cuts, put money in transportation 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z The Metro funding package already relies on $30 million in state funds, and about $22 million from an increase in regional wholesale gasoline taxes. Virginia governor asks legislature to restore two tax increases to fund Metro 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z For example, why should we think the gasoline tax will bring in exactly what’s needed to repair highways and build new ones? Pols Use Economics the Way Drunks Use Lampposts 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z The State Journal-Register reports that nearly 80 percent of voters in 2016 approved the Safe Roads Amendment, which committed gasoline tax money and related fees to road and bridge construction projects. Group assessing impact of Illinois Safe Roads Amendment 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z Virginia is using a combination of state funds, an increase in regional wholesale gasoline taxes and the diversion of funds from Northern Virginia road and transit projects. Metro gets third and final ‘yes’ as Maryland commits to its full share of dedicated funding 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z The additional $22 million would come from an increase in regional wholesale gasoline taxes contained in a separate bill, passed Friday, which set a minimum level for such levies in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. Breakthrough in Virginia on Metro funding: Lawmakers approve $154 million 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z The proposals include raising property and gasoline taxes, increasing bus fare, cutting city worker wages and trimming the budget of the animal welfare department. Albuquerque mayor warns of tax hikes as budget trouble looms 2018-03-03T05:00:00Z The proposals include raising property and gasoline taxes, increasing bus fare, cutting city worker wages and trimming the budget of the animal welfare department. Albuquerque mayor warns of tax hikes as budget trouble looms 2018-03-03T05:00:00Z Even before the recent increase, California has consistently had some of the highest gasoline taxes in the country. California may tweak climate program that’s pushing up gas prices 2018-02-28T05:00:00Z “It is deliberately not a user fee, it is not designed to be a user fee,” he said, pointing to use of substantial portions of gasoline tax revenue for such things such as public transit. Truckers Propose a Gasoline Tax Increase to Pay for Infrastructure Plan 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z The White House’s top economist Thursday pushed back against President Trump’s idea of raising the federal gasoline tax to help pay for a $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan, calling the levy an outdated approach. Kevin Hassett says gas tax not designed for modern era 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z Owners of electric vehicles currently pay weight taxes and a registration fee of $45 per vehicle per year, but do not pay the gasoline tax. Bill proposes fee increase for electric, hybrid cars 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z Owners of electric vehicles currently pay weight taxes and a registration fee of $45 per vehicle per year, but do not pay the gasoline tax. Bill proposes fee increase for electric, hybrid cars 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z Chamber of Commerce, which praised the infrastructure program, also called this week for a gasoline tax increase of 25 cent per gallon to support the highway fund. Infrastructure Plan Falls Flat for Investors 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z The conservative icon said at a September 1982 news conference there wouldn’t be an increase in the gasoline tax “unless there’s a palace coup and I’m overtaken or overthrown.” Truckers Propose a Gasoline Tax Increase to Pay for Infrastructure Plan 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z “A gasoline tax would claw back as much as 60 percent of the benefits from the Trump tax cuts,” he said. Kevin Hassett says gas tax not designed for modern era 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z As President Trump turns his attention to infrastructure and transportation spending this week, it is time to consider raising the federal gasoline tax, a much-needed funding source. Opinion | Here’s how to pay for all that infrastructure 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z Some are considering other ways, such as gasoline taxes, to raise funds, but it may not be enough to fund new infrastructure projects. Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Puts Burden on State and Private Money 2018-02-12T05:00:00Z Edwards sought to raise Louisiana’s gasoline tax last year to pump more money into projects, but Republicans in the state House blocked the effort. Edwards to take part in White House talk on infrastructure 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z Wilson is correct when he says a higher gasoline tax would have been a better solution, but the state can’t wait any longer to get some major highway work started. Louisiana editorial roundup 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z Part of that, Mr. Bradley said, should be a forceful case for infrastructure spending, including a dedicated revenue source like an increase in the federal gasoline tax to fund transportation improvements. State of the Union Preview: Will Trump Stick to the Script? 2018-01-27T05:00:00Z Republican assemblyman Brian Dahle said he was pleased the governor had balanced the budget but opposed the high speed rail project and a recent increase in gasoline taxes. California Gov. Brown jabs at Trump in final state of state address 2018-01-25T05:00:00Z Because the federal government has not raised the gas tax in 24 years, a number of states have raised their own gasoline taxes to fund state projects. GOP leaders reject gas tax increase after Trump floats the idea 2018-01-10T05:00:00Z Gordon Schremp, a senior fuels specialist with the California Energy Commission, said California’s gasoline taxes and fees usually keep the state’s retail prices higher than the rest of the country. New taxes and higher costs of oil drive up gasoline prices for holiday season 2017-12-22T05:00:00Z Shawn Wilson, secretary of the state Department of Transportation and Development, said he wouldn’t be pursuing the bond route if lawmakers had approved a major increase in the state’s gasoline tax. Louisiana editorial roundup 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z The only tax change that would affect anyone outside the region is the institution of a floor for the wholesale gasoline tax, which would apply in both Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. Gov. Terry McAuliffe proposes higher taxes in Northern Virginia to support Metro 2017-12-17T05:00:00Z Republican assemblyman Brian Dahle said he was pleased the governor had balanced the budget but opposed the high speed rail project and a recent increase in gasoline taxes. California Gov. Brown jabs at Trump in final state of state address 2018-01-25T05:00:00Z Mr. Anderson’s best-known campaign proposal was a national 50-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax that would be used to reduce employee Social Security taxes. John B. Anderson, fiery independent candidate in 1980 presidential race, dies at 95 2017-12-04T05:00:00Z Prices at the stations are affected by the higher-than-average gasoline taxes, added cost of producing California’s environmentally friendly gasoline and programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, said Catherine Reheis-Boyd, the organization’s president. New taxes and higher costs of oil drive up gasoline prices for holiday season 2017-12-22T05:00:00Z With America’s oil crisis of the 1970s ongoing, Anderson proposed a 50-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax to discourage consumption. John B. Anderson, whose quixotic run for president helped hand the election to Reagan, dies at 95 2017-12-04T05:00:00Z I agree that regressive taxes such as the gasoline tax impact those who often can least afford it. California Today: What the Tax Plan Could Mean for Californians 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z The country’s Highway Trust Fund should be adequately financed by the federal gasoline tax. Opinion | A Trump tax idea that might actually do some good 2017-10-29T04:00:00Z The new bonds will be backed solely by Detroit’s share of gasoline taxes and vehicle registration fees, which were increased state-wide by the Michigan Legislature in 2015. Detroit City Council approves $125 million of bonds 2017-10-24T04:00:00Z The bonds would be backed solely by Detroit’s share of gasoline taxes and vehicle registration fees, which were increased state-wide by the Michigan Legislature in 2015. Detroit mayor unveils $125 million bond plan to aid neighborhoods 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z This year, California lawmakers have strengthened protections for undocumented immigrants, increased the gasoline tax and extended a program aimed at compelling businesses to reduce air pollution, all in opposition to federal policies. California lawmakers take anti-Trump stance as session ends 2017-09-16T04:00:00Z If you want to talk about a regressive tax, look at California's 12 cent per gallon gasoline tax increase . California Today: What the Tax Plan Could Mean for Californians 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z Some lawmakers want to increase gasoline taxes to help pay for roads and bridges. Tight budget puts some Mississippi highway projects on hold 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z The new bonds will be backed solely by Detroit’s share of gasoline taxes and vehicle registration fees, which were increased state-wide by the Michigan Legislature in 2015. Detroit City Council approves $125 million of bonds 2017-10-24T04:00:00Z The bonds would be backed solely by Detroit’s share of gasoline taxes and vehicle registration fees, which were increased state-wide by the Michigan Legislature in 2015. Detroit mayor unveils $125 million bond plan to aid neighborhoods 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z This year, California lawmakers have strengthened protections for undocumented immigrants, increased the gasoline tax and extended a program aimed at compelling businesses to reduce air pollution, all in opposition to federal policies. California lawmakers take anti-Trump stance as session ends 2017-09-16T04:00:00Z The attempt to recall Democratic Sen. Josh Newman of Fullerton is backed by the California Republican Party, anti-tax advocates and talk-radio hosts who are critical of Newman’s vote this year to raise the gasoline tax. California senator recall organizers have enough signatures 2017-08-18T04:00:00Z Tax hike critics, Republican officials and conservative organizations say that’s the percentage of Louisiana’s state gasoline tax money spent on actual road and bridge work. Analysis: Waste perception influences transportation debate 2017-08-13T04:00:00Z Republicans were largely united in opposing the legislation, saying it placed unfair burdens on consumers and employers, especially on top of a 12-cents-a-gallon gasoline tax hike passed by state lawmakers earlier this year. California governor signs climate policy extension into law 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z To his credit, Kenley shepherded a highway bill that accomplishes just what he promised, with a long-overdue gasoline tax increase dedicated to infrastructure costs. Recent editorials published in Indiana newspapers 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z The Legislature agreed to hold the referendum and separately to immediately boost the state’s road repairs, supported by an increase in the gasoline tax of 3.5 cents a gallon that takes effect July 1. West Virginians to vote on highway bonds in October 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z For a long time, New Jersey had one of the lowest gasoline taxes in the country, but in 2010, there were signs that the state might have to raise it. Because of an Earlier Incident, 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z Others are willing to raise the gasoline tax and registration fees. Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z Republicans were largely united in opposing the legislation, saying it placed unfair burdens on consumers and employers, especially on top of a 12-cents-a-gallon gasoline tax hike passed by state lawmakers earlier this year. California governor signs climate policy extension into law 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z The rule got its first big test in April when the Legislature voted to increase gasoline taxes and vehicle registration fees. New California transparency rule allows 3-day budget review 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z Drivers in New Jersey are paying 23 cents a gallon more than a year ago because of an increase in gasoline taxes. Drivers Head Into Summer With a Gift at the Gas Pump 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z But cost overruns on that project might have required a higher gasoline tax to help defray them. Because of an Earlier Incident, 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z Raising state gasoline taxes would discourage unnecessary driving and provide revenue to build roads and rails. Opinion | What states can do on climate change (even though we really need the feds) 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z On the other hand, Wagner notes that the state’s gasoline tax is the lowest in this part of the country. The third guy: Out-funded, out-gunned, Wagner takes a stand for experience 2017-05-13T04:00:00Z Raises gasoline tax by nearly 6 cents a gallon to fund roads. A look at Missouri legislation that passed or failed in 2017 2017-05-12T04:00:00Z The easy and obvious solution to the highway funding problem - brought on by higher construction costs and declining revenue due to more fuel-efficient vehicles - is to raise the state gasoline tax. Mississippi editorial roundup 2017-05-11T04:00:00Z Out of nowhere he says he would consider a gasoline tax to pay for infrastructure. Look to California to protect us from Trump 2017-05-03T04:00:00Z Others would raise gasoline taxes, motor vehicle fees and parkway tolls to fund road reconstruction. Gov. Justice calling lawmakers back to resolve budget 2017-05-03T04:00:00Z In an interview with Bloomberg News on Monday, the president said a gasoline tax that would be used to fund highway projects was “something that I would certainly consider.” G.O.P. Likely to Go It Alone on Tax Overhaul Legislation 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z The study was released during a legislative session in which several proposals would boost the state gasoline tax to finance road, bridge and other improvements and address a $13 billion backlog. Louisiana engineers call state roads, bridges ‘embarrassing’ 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z They call the newly enacted measure the largest gasoline tax in California's history. California enacts $52 billion fuel tax hike for road, bridge repairs 2017-04-28T04:00:00Z Other proposed elements include a 10-cent gasoline tax increase and a diesel tax increase. Lawmakers begin to iron out differences on road funding 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z Bills to revise sales, income, corporate and gasoline taxes all advanced but none were finally passed. West Virginia lawmakers OK water, marijuana, testing bills 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z Lawmakers also will consider whether to raise Louisiana’s gasoline tax for the first time since 1990 to improve roads, bridges and ports in the state. Louisiana lawmakers return Monday to another tax debate 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z It would increase the state gasoline tax by 4.5 cents and start his proposed road reconstruction program aimed at creating jobs. West Virginia governor says budget, tax deal is close 2017-04-08T04:00:00Z He proposed increasing the gasoline tax by 4.5 cents a gallon and raising some Department of Motor Vehicle fees and expressway tolls to support bonds issued over four years. West Virginia lawmakers OK highway bond referendum 2017-04-08T04:00:00Z California lawmakers on Thursday approved legislation to increase gasoline taxes and other transportation-related fees for the first time in decades, to fund an ambitious $52 billion plan to repair the state's sagging infrastructure. California lawmakers approve fuel tax hike for $52 billion road plan 2017-04-07T04:00:00Z Both versions include a $15 vehicle registration fee, a 10-cent gasoline tax increase and a provision giving the governor authority to seek interstate tolling. Indiana Senate votes to approve infrastructure funding plan 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z California would increase gasoline taxes and other transportation-related fees for the first time in decades to fund an ambitious $52 billion plan to repair the state's sagging infrastructure under a deal announced Wednesday. California would increase fuel taxes under $52 billion road repair plan 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z So did the $1.1 billion of annual revenues the state will lose by 2021 because of sales and estate tax cuts passed last year in conjunction with a gasoline tax hike, Moody's Investors Service said. New Jersey credit rating cut for 11th time under Christie 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z The obvious solution - the right thing, as Churchill might put it - is a sizable increase in the state gasoline tax. Mississippi editorial roundup 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z Lawmakers pushing for the fees say that because owners of battery-powered cars do not pay gasoline taxes, they should help pay for infrastructure in some way. Behind the Quiet State-by-State Fight Over Electric Vehicles 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z In October he signed into law a gasoline tax hike of 23 cents a gallon, New Jersey's first increase since 1988, in exchange for reducing other taxes. In last budget address, New Jersey Governor Christie targets pensions, school funding 2017-02-28T05:00:00Z So Justice’s idea of increasing Department of Motor Vehicle fees, raising the gasoline tax and increasing the tolls on the W.Va. West Virginia editorial roundup 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z Currently, they are paid for through the gasoline tax. Pennsylvania governor seeks $2 billion of cuts in proposed budget 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z In the last three years, 17 states and the District of Columbia have raised their gasoline taxes, and lawmakers in at least nine states, from Alaska to South Carolina, are considering doing so this year. With Pent-Up Demand, States Vie for Proposed $1 Trillion Infrastructure Sprees 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z This is why House GOP leaders introduced a proposal to raise the state’s 16.75-cent per gallon gasoline tax by 10 cents over five years. South Carolina editorial roundup 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z It’s also a fact that the state hasn’t raised the gasoline tax - now at 22 cents per gallon - since the early 1990s. Colorado Editorial Roundup 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z Two years ago, lawmakers passed a transportation funding plan that raised vehicle registration fees and the gasoline tax by 7 cents. House bill would remove fee for gasoline hybrids 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z Moreover, other analysts note, user fees and tolls are regressive, like gasoline taxes, placing a bigger burden on the lower and middle class because they eat up a larger portion of their income. Economists pan infrastructure plan championed by Trump nominees 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z The Legislature’s badly outnumbered Democrats question why a gasoline tax hike is needed while the state continues to cut taxes for corporations. The Latest: Holcomb tepid in backing Indiana gas tax hike 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z The Palmetto State’s gasoline tax is the second lowest in the nation, and the S.C. South Carolina editorial roundup 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z Despite the increase in the gasoline tax, lots of catching up is necessary for transportation initiatives. Recent editorials published in Iowa newspapers 2017-01-02T05:00:00Z The centerpiece proposal is increase in the state’s gasoline tax. Analysis: 2017 brings fewer elections, no less politicking 2017-01-01T05:00:00Z So it’s kind of significant that the Alabama Association of County Commissions is trying to marshal support for an additional 3-cent gasoline tax in the state. Alabama editorial roundup 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z Any proposal that passes the Legislature will likely include an increase to the state’s 18-cents-per-gallon gasoline tax. The Latest: Holcomb tepid in backing Indiana gas tax hike 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z Whether it is a gasoline tax or some other stream of funding, a stable, steady method of paying for road repair and improvement is a necessity. South Carolina editorial roundup 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z But a boost in the state gasoline tax is expected to be the main financing piece to any plan pushed by the governor. $700M yearly boost in road, bridge money proposed to Edwards 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z He expects the Senate will discuss solvency measures including proposals to reduce tax incentives and increase to the state gasoline tax. GOP state senators reappoint minority leaders in New Mexico 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z Commissioners said the association is asking commissions throughout the state to pass resolutions supporting a gasoline tax, to use as ammunition to get the tax considered by the Legislature. Alabama editorial roundup 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z The new Republican governor avoids using his first State of the State speech Tuesday night to directly support proposed gasoline tax increases. The Latest: Holcomb tepid in backing Indiana gas tax hike 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z A bill to raise the gasoline tax by 6 cents a gallon failed in the Legislature this year, and similar proposals died last year. County commissions seek $1.2B bond issue for roads 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z With gas prices low and the unemployment rate low, there probably will never be a better time to raise gasoline taxes. Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials 2016-12-05T05:00:00Z But legislative leaders balked at increasing the gasoline tax, and the funding issue remains unresolved. Analysis: Term’s 2nd year could see action on schools, roads 2016-11-27T05:00:00Z We’re neither advocating nor opposing a gasoline tax at this point. Alabama editorial roundup 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z Democrats, who control the Legislature, haven’t had the two-thirds majority needed to approve new gasoline taxes. California Editorial Roundup 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z Under the current system, the Colorado Department of Transportation relies on a gasoline tax to pay for the bulk of road work in the state. Colorado Editorial Roundup 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z In January of 2013, a bipartisan transportation commission unanimously endorsed increases in the gasoline tax and registration fees to cope with the looming transportation budget deficit. Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials 2016-12-05T05:00:00Z Republican Senate President Pro Tem David Long said Monday the state’s gasoline tax should be indexed to increase with inflation. Indiana Senate leader says tax or fee hike coming for roads 2016-11-21T05:00:00Z The Gadsden Times on an additional gasoline tax in Alabama: Alabama editorial roundup 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z New Jersey voters approved the use of gasoline taxes solely to fund road, bridge and mass transit projects, and to allow $12 billion of transportation borrowing over eight years. U.S. voters say yes to big bond issues, mixed message on taxes 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z First, the gasoline tax was never indexed to inflation - or even the cost of gasoline itself. Colorado Editorial Roundup 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z She attacked Mica for not fully disavowing Trump, cautiously answered a question about the federal gasoline tax and got her biggest applause for embracing a bill blocking lawmakers' salaries if no budget is passed. Democrats, GOP think Trump could cost GOP House seats 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z Raising the gasoline tax in Tennessee has been fully justified. Tennessee editorial roundup 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Friday signed into law a gasoline tax hike of 23 cents a gallon and ordered that stalled bridge, road and transit projects be restarted. New Jersey Governor Christie signs gas tax hike, restarts halted transportation projects 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z New Jersey's Democrat-led legislature passed a 23-cent gasoline tax hike on Friday to re-start the state's stalled transportation projects, sending the measure to Republican Governor Chris Christie for his expected signature. New Jersey legislature sends gas tax hike to governor's desk 2016-10-07T04:00:00Z The main difference in the price in the two states is North Carolina’s higher state gasoline tax. Spike in Carolinas gas prices among nation’s highest 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z The difference in the prices between the states is North Carolina's higher state gasoline tax. The Latest: Gas prices in South rise after pipeline spill 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z At long last, it appears that legislation will be introduced in the next session of the Tennessee Legislature to raise the state’s deficient gasoline tax. Tennessee editorial roundup 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z For example, inadequate maintenance of American roads imposes costs on American motorists that are the equivalent of a 75-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax. The next president should make infrastructure spending a priority 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z The bill also envisions a small experimental program in which motorists would be taxed based on vehicle miles traveled, rather than the current gasoline tax. Lawmakers send major bills to governor before deadline 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z New Jersey's two top Democratic leaders said on Friday that they reached an agreement on raising the state gasoline tax to pay for road, bridge and mass transit projects. Deal struck for New Jersey gasoline tax increase to fund road projects 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z Reducing fossil-fuel use by raising gasoline taxes and creating a carbon fee would be more economically efficient than regulation, especially with our current low gasoline prices. Better fuel economy leads to important gains in public health 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z And so in the summer months, Brown and the Legislature will need to focus on cap-and-trade and the related issue of transportation funding and how to fairly raise gasoline taxes to pay for freeway repairs. California Editorial Roundup 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z The decrease is the final of three gasoline tax reductions approved in early 2015 as part of a highway funding fix. New laws in effect July 1 address mopeds, gas tax, health 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z The state’s gasoline tax is falling by another penny to 34 cents a gallon. New laws starting July 1 address mopeds, gas tax, autism 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z New Jersey lawmakers are set to vote on a sweeping plan to raise the gasoline tax by 23 cents per gallon, slash other taxes and fund transportation over the next 10 years. The Latest: Assembly passes Christie-backed transport plan 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z Adding a modest gasoline tax of, say, 25 cents a gallon — or a more ambitious carbon tax — would magnify and consolidate that upward trend. Gas Is Going Up, but Maybe Not Enough 2016-06-11T04:00:00Z The unwillingness of Congress and Americans more broadly to back a bit of sacrifice in the form of a gasoline tax drives her to despair. Have we learned anything from the failures of the ’70s? 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z The bill sought to raise the gasoline tax 6 cents per gallon to bring Alabama in line with neighboring states. A look and what passed and failed in the ‘16 session 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z When Congress approved a five-year transportation bill in December to fund road and transit projects for the next five years, lawmakers refused to raise the gasoline tax to pay for it. Lawmakers say they're fixing roads and fighting drugs and diseases. They just won't pay for it. 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Cities could get some revenue assistance from an increase in the state gasoline tax, according to McCarthy. Montana Editorial Roundup 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z But it’s worth stressing that an increase in the gasoline tax is essential. South Carolina editorial roundup 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z The higher fee was part of a plan that raised vehicle registration fees and the gasoline tax by 7 cents. Idaho Senate OKs hybrid fee repeal 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z Failed: Increase in the gasoline tax; redistribution of the motor vehicle excise tax to state and local road funds. Highlights of the New Mexico legislative session 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z The House plan, conceived by Republican leaders, would raise the cigarette tax by $1 and increase the gasoline tax. Recent editorials published in Indiana newspapers 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z Senate Democrats are still pushing to bolster a highway fund with a gasoline tax that would hike prices by at least 16 cents per gallon, plus increasing vehicle registration fees. Lawmakers aim to wrap up transportation funding deal early 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z The time is right for a gasoline tax hike: Business leaders support an increase to the state’s gasoline tax that hasn’t been raised since 1987, in part evidenced by the Chamber’s agenda. South Carolina editorial roundup 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z Lawmakers also are considering raising the 17.3-cent gasoline tax by 1.5 cents a gallon and the diesel fuel tax to 20 cents. Recent Missouri Editorials 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z But Colorado voters haven’t increased the 22-cent-per-gallon state gasoline tax in more than 20 years, and politicians are reluctant to ask. Colorado’s battle over tax limits could shape future growth 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z Repeatedly, the president shied away from supporting the most reasonable remedy: raising the federal gasoline tax to keep up with inflation and infrastructure needs. Take Mr. Obama’s oil fee proposal seriously 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z Figures released Thursday by the Agency of Administration show that consumption taxes - like the sales tax and gasoline tax - underperformed their targets in January. Warm weather hurts consumption tax collections in Vermont 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z Both are adamant that infrastructure funding come from surplus revenue only with no gasoline tax increase. South Carolina editorial roundup 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z The average gasoline tax in the eight states that border Missouri is 24.92 cents. Recent Missouri Editorials 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z Lawmakers this session might also consider a gasoline tax to pay for road and bridge construction and a bond issue to replace aging prisons. Lawmakers set to begin 2016 session 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z A chief example, Mr. Prieto said, was a looming crunch in state transportation funding that Democrats hoped to address in part by increasing New Jersey’s gasoline tax. In Word and Deed, Christie’s Ambitions Shrink at Home Amid White House Bid 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z Under the wide-ranging plan, the state’s gasoline tax would increase by 14 cents per gallon over seven years to a total of 39 cents. Tolling, higher taxes among transportation funding ideas 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z But it should augment a more stable, recurring revenue source such as a gasoline tax increase. South Carolina editorial roundup 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z And there is talk of increasing the gasoline tax to allow the Alabama Department of Transportation to do more than just maintenance on roads and bridges. Alabama editorial roundup 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z Today, he remains an advocate for a gasoline tax that would set fuel prices higher. Ford’s Chairman Is on Quest to Reinvent Auto Maker 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z Congress is unwilling, even with low gasoline prices, to raise the gasoline tax to fund infrastructure investments. Another name for politeness 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z For the short term, Wilson said he expects to find modest amounts of new dollars to chip away at the backlog by ending diversions of state gasoline tax money to pay for state police. Edwards administration trying to find more money for roads 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z He has never formally proposed a carbon tax or even an increase in the gasoline tax. The Narrow Path to a Carbon Tax 2015-12-23T05:00:00Z There’s some academic disagreement about how hard gasoline taxes hit various economic levels of society. Tax fairness could be issue in push for transportation money 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z The main source of revenue is the federal highway trust fund, which comes mostly from the 18.4-cents-a-gallon gasoline tax. Louisiana editorial roundup 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z The gasoline tax, which is constitutionally dedicated to transportation, is a diminishing funding source because of inflation and the advent of increasingly fuel-efficient vehicles. Excerpts from recent Minnesota editorials 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z FedEx, McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Donuts, say adding tolls will cause drivers to be taxed twice for driving on the same road — once in paying federal gasoline taxes and again through tolls. Transportation Bill Is Full of Little-Heralded Changes 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z And support was not much higher for increasing gasoline taxes, at 36 percent over all. Two-Thirds of Americans Want U.S. to Join Climate Change Pact 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z The legislation approved last week includes a 7.3-cent gasoline tax hike and a 20 percent increase in vehicle registration fees in 2017. Snyder to sign road bills Tuesday; plan has tax, fee hikes 2015-11-09T05:00:00Z But the process apparently isn’t open enough to allow for a vote on the most obvious transportation solution: raising the gasoline tax to pay for the country’s roads and rails. Congress misses a chance to improve the transportation bill 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z Most DFLers have proposed raising the gasoline tax as part of the solution. Excerpts from recent Minnesota editorials 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z The Republican governor is eager to sign the bills that won final approval late Tuesday and that include a 7.3-cent gasoline tax hike and a 20 percent vehicle registration fee increase. Snyder says ‘outstanding’ plan will fix Michigan’s bad roads 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z But local governments aren't getting their share of gasoline taxes or state gambling receipts. In Illinois' poorest corner, political fight wipes out jobs, social services 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z “They certainly aren’t willing to give defense the resources it needs, to impose a gasoline tax to fund national security needs, or to do anything serious.” G.O.P. Debates Fail to Give Voters Basic Details 2015-11-01T04:00:00Z The Republican-controlled chamber late Wednesday passed the bills that include a 3.3-cent gasoline tax hike and 40 percent vehicle registration fee increase. Michigan House OKs new road-funding plan bashed by Democrats 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z Republicans have declared the gasoline tax a nonstarter and instead proposed shifting taxes from auto parts, car rentals and motor vehicle leases from the general fund to an account dedicated to roads and bridges. Excerpts from recent Minnesota editorials 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z Public spending was cut, and other unpopular measures, including a rise in the gasoline tax, were implemented during his tenure. Geoffrey Howe, treasury chief under Margaret Thatcher, dies at 88 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z Public spending was cut and other unpopular measures, including a rise in gasoline tax, were implemented during his tenure. Longtime UK Conservative Party figure and former Treasury chief Geoffrey Howe dies at 88 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z The spurt of increases in state gasoline taxes has been one response. How states and localities are filling the gaps left by Washington’s gridlock 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z The decision to increase the number of authorized coastal jetties is linked with a plan to generate more money for coastal dredging from a portion of the state gasoline tax. North Carolina budget-writers talk about progress, momentum 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z Locates additional dredging funds statewide from a portion of the state gasoline tax. Highlights of proposed 2015-17 North Carolina state budget 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z They say it’s part of an agreement that also located more money for dredging from the state gasoline tax. Erosion-control structures could expand in North Carolina 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z But cobbling enough votes for higher gasoline taxes will be difficult. House aims for $1.2 billion road-funding deal this week 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z Red states such as Utah and Idaho approved gasoline tax increases this year. How states and localities are filling the gaps left by Washington’s gridlock 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z Louisiana, like many states, is struggling with a gasoline tax that hasn’t kept pace with inflation. Transportation group pressing candidates to support gas tax 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z No doubt the hang-up is that Republicans are reluctant to raise taxes, including the gasoline tax, to pay for these transportation projects. A 21st-century roadways solution 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z Raising the gasoline tax, which lawmakers last boosted in 1993, is a simple solution that would respect the user-fee concept, instead of forcing unrelated sectors to subsidize others’ driving. A better-than-usual but still-not-ideal highway bill 2015-07-24T04:00:00Z Take three issues in the news: the federal gasoline tax, the minimum wage and overtime pay. Inflation’s Steady Tick Poses Headaches in Congress 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z Many red states are among those that raised gasoline taxes, as the need to fix crumbling roads led Republican governors and legislators to back increases that they had resisted. How states and localities are filling the gaps left by Washington’s gridlock 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z At its core: There never has been agreement on how to replenish a fund that gets its money from the federal gasoline tax. House admits defeat, approves new transportation funding extension 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z Because there are so many people driving alternative-powered vehicles in Oregon that the state fears it will lose revenue if it relies solely on a gasoline tax. New Era Of Hyperlocal Taxation Will Pose Huge Challenges To Large Corporations 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z A few lawmakers, meanwhile, still cling to the hope that Congress will do the most rational thing and increase the federal gasoline tax. Congress faces a highway funding cliff. But there’s a simple solution. 2015-07-12T04:00:00Z In all, about 60 cents a gallon goes to those costs, which the oil industry trade group American Petroleum Institute pegs as one of the nation's highest tabs for gasoline taxes and fees. Why is California gasoline so expensive? 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z He supports one of the nine bills that would increase the 19-cents-a-gallon gasoline tax to 34 cents to permanently provide $822 million more annually for transportation infrastructure. Michigan Senate considers $1.5B road plan with gas tax hike 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z The proposal includes increasing the state gasoline tax by 15 cents a gallon to generate $800 million annually. Michigan Senate to vote on $1.5 billion road-funding plan 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z The primary sources for funding, such as the gasoline tax and other taxing sources, have not been changed in a generation, while the construction prices and demands on our roads have steadily increased. Colorado Editorial Roundup 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z The federal government relies on an 18.4-cents-a-gallon gasoline tax to pay for highway projects. Senate panel passes 6-year highway bill, minus funding 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z Republican lawmakers are considering increases in business, sales, cigarette and even gasoline taxes but remain sharply divided. Kansas governor outlines new tax plan to close budget gap 2015-05-30T04:00:00Z Democrats wanted to levy a new gasoline tax at the wholesale level while Republicans aimed to tap a hefty budget surplus. Democrats hope to wedge road funding into special session 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z The Senate voted 30-1 Wednesday to reject a tax plan with similar elements, along with an increase in the gasoline tax. Kansas House tax debate stalls; governor open to budget cuts 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z The federal government pays most of the tab for major highway projects through a federal gasoline tax of 18.4 cents per gallon. Editorials from around New York 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z The motorist advocacy group AAA said the quickest way revenue could be obtained was through an increase in the federal gasoline tax. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z The state’s 19 cents-per-gallon gasoline tax hasn’t been increased since 1990, and rising construction costs and increased fuel efficiency in cars has eaten into this revenue source. Correction: Illinois Editorial Roundup story 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z The plan would have included a 7-cent increase in the gasoline tax, the elimination of the grocery tax credit, and a reduction in the top personal income tax rate. States: Laboratories For Tax Reform 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z TRANSPORTATION: Division of Motor Vehicle fees would increase 50 percent across the board and the state gasoline tax would fall 3 cents to 33 cents in the approved transportation subcommittee budget. NC budget decisions aren’t as painful with $400M cushion 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z The Highway Trust Fund relies on the federal gasoline tax to finance all sorts of transportation needs, but the revenue stream hasn’t covered the country’s spending requirements for years. Prevent the next train tragedy 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z It is almost always operating in the red, largely because the gasoline tax that finances the fund hasn’t been raised since 1993. After the Amtrak Crash, It’s Time to Get Serious About Transportation Infrastructure 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z Lawmakers in both chambers also have suggested increasing the state’s gasoline tax. Kansas legislators start work on plan for raising taxes 2015-05-05T04:00:00Z He said there’s some interest in increasing the state’s gasoline tax by 5 cents a gallon, to 29 cents. Kansas lawmakers have lots of tax ideas but little consensus 2015-04-25T04:00:00Z They support hiking gasoline taxes as the main source for a long-term finance package. Minnesota House to vote on GOP funding plan for road fixes 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z The gasoline tax would rise with inflation, likely more. Households would pay $474 more in taxes under road proposal 2015-04-11T04:00:00Z So even at a time when many states are pursuing increases in their respective gasoline taxes, the resulting increases in the price at the pump are overshadowed by strong supply and relatively flat demand. Crude Oil Glut Means Cheap Gas Could Continue Into the Summer 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z A more important cause for the shortage is the political decision not to index the gasoline tax to inflation. The ignored gas tax 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z Lawmakers also could consider raising the state’s gasoline tax. Kansas lawmakers have lots of tax ideas but little consensus 2015-04-25T04:00:00Z As of Jan. 1, California retail gasoline taxes accounted for 63.8 cents per gallon, 15 cents higher than the nationwide average. Why gas prices in California are so much higher than elsewhere in U.S. 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z This means raising federal gasoline taxes is likely to do more harm than good. Don't Raise Gas Tax to Fix Supposed Infrastructure Crisis 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z With the recent drop in retail gas prices, many policymakers now see an opportunity to push for an increase in the federal gasoline tax to keep the funds flowing. Don't Raise the Gas Tax, Just Let States Handle Transportation Funding 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z In Georgia, lawmakers are considering replacing the state gasoline tax with state and local excise tax on gasoline, which would effectively raise the tax per gallon from 45.4 cents to 53.6 cents. Gas Tax Hikes Are Not The Answer 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z But they can’t bring themselves to do the obvious, raising the state’s gasoline tax of 21.4 cents a gallon for the first time in 25 years. Tennessee editorial roundup 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, rising prices have not stopped the politicians from conspiring to raise the gasoline tax as opposed to cutting spending in other areas because while their money is finite out money is infinite. Pump It Up! The Rise of Inventory & Demand 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z The logical approach to extending the fund would be to raise the 18.5-cents-a-gallon gasoline tax that is dedicated to transportation. U.S. Struggles to Build a Strong Infrastructure 2015-02-22T05:00:00Z Delaware raised toll prices last year after lawmakers rejected the governor's proposed gasoline tax increase. Alternative ways to pay for highway repairs, construction 2015-02-21T05:00:00Z Nationwide, 79% of Americans oppose an increase in the gasoline tax to keep up with inflation, according to a recent poll released by Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce. Gas Tax Hikes Are Not The Answer 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z Insufficient gasoline tax is not just a state problem. Tennessee editorial roundup 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z Delaware raised toll prices last year after lawmakers rejected the governor’s proposed gasoline tax increase. Alternative ways to pay for highway repairs, construction 2015-02-21T05:00:00Z To compensate, lawmakers in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Wyoming passed gasoline tax increases during the past two years. States seek alternatives for highway, bridge funding 2015-02-21T05:00:00Z Transportation analyst David Hartgen credits the state’s brisk pace of revenues to population growth and a variable state gasoline tax that rose as gas prices increased. State gas tax, population growth help NC road funding 2015-02-21T05:00:00Z Officials say gasoline tax revenue hasn’t kept pace with construction costs because vehicles are more fuel-efficient and people drive less. Oregon drivers to take new road tax for a test spin 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z The simplest and cleanest would be to raise the state gasoline tax, but that also may be the hardest task politically. Tennessee editorial roundup 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z The package depends on increases to gasoline taxes and vehicle registration fees to pay for road and bridge projects and other taxes to fund mass transit upgrades. Dayton heads out on transportation roadshow 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z And 63 percent of those polled also rejected higher gasoline taxes to fight climate change. Polls Show Voters Don't Want to Pay to Fight Climate Change 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z The plan hinges on switching Georgia’s gasoline taxes to an excise tax, which is constitutionally dedicated to the state’s transportation needs. Ga. transportation funding bill revised to calm critics 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z It is time to return that responsibility to where it belongs and get rid of the federal gasoline tax. The Federal Gasoline Tax Should Be Increased To $1 Per Gallon, Not Reduced Or Abolished 2015-02-07T05:00:00Z Many wonder why Georgia leaders couldn’t just raise gasoline taxes and be done with it. Georgia editorial roundup 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z That would generate about $238 billion, with the remaining $240 billion coming from the federal Highway Trust Fund, which is financed with a gasoline tax. Obama-GOP overlap? Public works, corporate taxes, defense 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z The remaining $240 billion would be paid for by gasoline taxes currently paid into the federal Highway Trust Fund. Obama budget to fund roads with corporate tax on foreign profits 2015-02-01T05:00:00Z To raise more than $100 million annually for road repair and maintenance, Senate Bill 1 proposes several funding increases, including raising the state gasoline tax 7.5 cents per gallon as of July 1. Transportation bill means uncertainty for Highway 100 in SD 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Many policymakers view the recent plummeting of prices at the pump as an opportunity to push for a long sought-after increase in the federal gasoline tax. The Federal Gasoline Tax Should Be Increased To $1 Per Gallon, Not Reduced Or Abolished 2015-02-07T05:00:00Z Rock-bottom oil offers a great opportunity to increase the gasoline tax without damaging Americans’ purchasing power. Federal Role in Recent Drop in Oil Prices 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z Other lawmakers have proposed boosting the Highway Trust Fund with a higher gasoline tax, an idea considered more palatable now that gas prices are low. Obama-GOP overlap? Public works, corporate taxes, defense 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z An Associated Press-GfKpoll last summer, before the plunge in gas prices, showed 58 percent opposed raising federal gasoline taxes to pay for repair, replacement or expansion of roads and bridges. Despite Low Gas Prices, Gas Tax Hike Appears Unlikely 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z Congress to raise gasoline taxes at the pump. Will Gas Price Fall Force Easier Fuel Efficiency Rules, Spur Tax Rise? 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z But a gasoline tax of $1 a gallon is still to my mind an extremely good idea. The Federal Gasoline Tax Should Be Increased To $1 Per Gallon, Not Reduced Or Abolished 2015-02-07T05:00:00Z But when I hear members of Congress talking about raising the gasoline tax since prices are low, I do wonder about the world in which they live? Oil Continues Down Its Slippery Slope: Where's The Bottom? 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z Normally, that would reduce the net benefits of any new gasoline tax, particularly one phased in quickly. Raise the Gas Tax Now Momentum is growing for an increase in the federal gasoline tax and it’s a bipartisan thing. Congress Looking To "Fix" Too Low Gasoline Prices 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z However, if education needs more money, why not increase the gasoline tax by 5 or 10 cents per gallon and pledge 100 percent of this money exclusively toward education. Funding education: An idea for a new tax 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z A compromise would be to tie the gasoline tax to the level of oil prices that would get adjusted automatically on a weekly basis. The best way to raise the gas tax 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Take this prediction to the bank: a new gasoline tax, however “modest,” will result in a double insult: it will be increased, and it will be plundered. Raise Gasoline Taxes? Instead, Congress Should Lift The Ban On Oil Exports. 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z In this world, a newly higher gasoline tax would actually avoid economic waste rather than creating it. Raise the Gas Tax Now Gov. Rick Snyder of Michigan, who overcame conservative objections to financial aid for Detroit, is proposing higher gasoline taxes to improve roads, an idea that is unpopular on his right. G.O.P. Governors Face Test in Shift on Ideological Agendas 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z Currently, all of the gasoline taxes collected in New Jersey goes to pay existing debt service costs instead of funding new projects. Christie may reach for reset button in New Jersey state of state 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z It’s odd, then, that he should advocate for a convoluted scheme to trade higher gasoline taxes for lower payroll taxes, which he hoped would nudge Americans toward “more fuel-efficient vehicles” while encouraging “job creation.” The best way to raise the gas tax 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z None of this addresses the folly of raising gasoline taxes when consumers, especially America’s financially beleaguered middle class, are for now enjoying the windfall of lower transportation costs. Raise Gasoline Taxes? Instead, Congress Should Lift The Ban On Oil Exports. 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z To be certain, there would still be losers as well as winners from raising the gasoline tax now. Raise the Gas Tax Now Between federal and state governments, the average motorist pays nearly 50 cents per gallon in gasoline taxes. Fix, Don't Raise The Gas Tax 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z A gasoline tax would be the fairest way to fund road and bridge projects. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2015-01-06T05:00:00Z One of the most likely tax increases will be the gasoline tax, or CIDE. Embarrassing First Day On Job For Brazil Minister As Dilma 2.0 Launches 2015-01-03T05:00:00Z The idea is that the new gasoline taxes would be used only to cut some other tax. Raise Gasoline Taxes? Instead, Congress Should Lift The Ban On Oil Exports. 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Some states, like Pennsylvania, are raising gasoline taxes. 5 Big Questions For The 2015 Auto Industry 2015-01-01T05:00:00Z Moreover, high gasoline taxes punish oil companies, which liberals oddly demonize rather than praise for producing the least expensive and most useful form of transportation fuel, which in turn enables American mobility. Fix, Don't Raise The Gas Tax 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z The panel also suggested examining whether to charge motorists a set price for every mile traveled on roads as an alternative to North Carolina’s gasoline tax, which remains one of the nation’s highest. McCrory to propose new NC road-building sources 2014-12-21T05:00:00Z GOP senators are floating proposals to backtrack on some of the reductions, eliminate exemptions to the state sales tax and even raise alcohol, tobacco and gasoline taxes. Fiscal issues to drive Kansas lawmakers’ session 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z Policies this time around were as diverse as gasoline taxes, the unionization of college athletes and the drug testing of welfare recipients. Session yields 224 lame-duck bills going to Snyder 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z Lawmakers rejected an early proposal by Patrick to raise the state’s gasoline tax by 19 cents. Ups and downs of Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration 2014-12-21T05:00:00Z Higher gasoline taxes are unnecessary to build and maintain roads. Fix, Don't Raise The Gas Tax 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z It’s a risky plan, especially if conservative interests spend heavily to urge its defeat and too many business groups that preferred a lawmaker-approved net gasoline tax hike decide to sit on the sidelines. Tax hike for roads requires risky statewide vote 2014-12-21T05:00:00Z A dramatic 40 percent drop in oil prices since June has prompted new discussion about raising the long-static federal gasoline tax and has many states considering gas tax hikes as well. Five myths about gas taxes 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z Shortly before midnight, a House-Senate conference committee unanimously voted to significantly increase Michigan’s 19-cents-a-gallon gasoline tax and approved two other bills. Michigan lawmakers voting on road funding plan 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z That’s a political reality spelled out last week in a Quinnipiac University poll that showed 58 percent of residents oppose raising the gasoline tax while 39 percent support the idea. New Jersey drivers are skeptical of raising gas tax 2014-12-13T05:00:00Z Unwilling to let Americans reap the long overdue benefits of lower gasoline prices, liberals are attempting to snooker conservatives into supporting an increase in the federal gasoline tax. Fix, Don't Raise The Gas Tax 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z The difficulty with finding a way to pay for the infrastructure plan stems from voter opposition to higher gasoline taxes, which Sweeney said would be needed to fund transportation projects. Sweeney wants more money for local roads, bridges 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z A day earlier, Blumenauer had used the 2-D Reagan in a speech about raising the federal gasoline tax because Reagan had increased it when he was president. The speaker’s fine with Obama speaking However, a one dollar gasoline tax increase would have a much bigger effect, leading to an increase in the miles per gallon of new vehicles of 47.7 percent. The gas tax has been fixed at 18 cents for two decades. Now would be a great time to raise it And at this point I’d recommend an increase in the US gasoline tax and also a lifting on the ban of crude oil exports from the US. The Oil Price Crashes; So Let's Raise The Gas Tax And Free Crude Exports 2014-12-01T05:00:00Z “And so raising the gasoline tax a modest amount would provide us with additional income that we could reinvest in our infrastructure and, at the same time, not chase people away.” Lawmakers seek roadmap to fund transportation 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z Since those cars use little or no gasoline, the government collects less money from the gasoline tax meant to pay for infrastructure. Ga. considers funding for $1B in transportation needs 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z It’s time to do the same thing: now is the time to raise the gasoline tax. India's Modi Does Exactly The Right Thing By Raising Gas Taxes As Oil Falls In Price 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z So no wonder, at a time like this, the murmur is growing: Maybe Congress ought to think about raising the national gasoline tax. The gas tax has been fixed at 18 cents for two decades. Now would be a great time to raise it The traditional revenue source is the gasoline tax. Now is the Perfect Time to Raise Gas Taxes 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z Voters also repealed a 2013 law that ties future increases in the state’s gasoline tax to inflation. Voters decide to keep casinos, require sick time 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z Voters also repealed a law that ties future increases in the state’s gasoline tax to inflation. Baker, Patrick look ahead to ‘seamless’ transition 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z Massachusetts legislators have indexed the state’s gasoline tax to inflation so that transportation revenues would keep up with inflation; voters are now being asked to repeal indexation. State Initiatives, From the Important to the Ho-Hum 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z Traditionally, state and federal gasoline taxes, sales tax on motor vehicle sales and motor vehicle licensing fees have been able to keep up our roads. Recent editorials published in Nebraska newspapers 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z Last week, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce said it will support increasing the state gasoline tax to get more money for roads. SC Plan: Transit needs by 2040 estimated at $70B 2014-09-28T04:00:00Z So are the politics, with elected officials reluctant to raise the state's gasoline tax, among the nation's lowest, to pay for repairs. New Jersey weighs crumbling roads, bridges vs gas tax hike 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z A plan to significantly increase Michigan’s gasoline tax stalled in June. Michigan lawmakers return for pre-election session 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z The difference is the much lower South Carolina state gasoline tax. 1.5M to travel in Carolinas this holiday weekend 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z The state puts gasoline taxes and vehicle fees into the road fund. Rauner calls for spending billions on public works projects 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z The group called on voters to defeat a November ballot question that would repeal a law that automatically ties increases in the gasoline tax to inflation. Group: I-495 incident shows need to fix bridges 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z But that's nowhere near enough, Sperling says, adding that with greater fuel efficiency requirements on cars, funding from gasoline taxes is likely to get even tighter. Shoddy U.S. roads and bridges take a toll on the economy 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z For example, 58 percent oppose raising federal gasoline taxes to fund transportation projects such as the repair, replacement or expansion of roads and bridges. Poll: Americans diverge on how to pay for highways 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z Lawmakers simply need to drum up the willingness to expand the sensible funding mechanism their predecessors established decades ago: the gasoline tax. Congress recklessly refuses to top up the Highway Trust Fund And the costs of the roads, well, we generally think that the roads are paid for through the Highway Trust Fund which derives its income from a portion of the Federal gasoline tax. A Note To Congresswoman Schakowsky, A Walgreens Tax Inversion Would Not Work Quite As You Think It Would 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z The Highway Trust Fund relies on gasoline taxes. News briefs from around Tennessee at 1:58 a.m. EDT 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z In April, Mr. Obama sent Congress a proposed transportation program that would spend $302 billion over four years, financed both by traditional gasoline taxes and the elimination of some corporate tax breaks. House Passes Interim Fix for Highway Trust Fund 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z In April, Mr. Obama sent Congress a proposed transportation program that would spend $302 billion over four years, financed both by traditional gasoline taxes as well as by the elimination of some corporate tax breaks. Obama Presses Congress for Long-Term Transportation Bill 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z It is financed by a gasoline tax, which is set at 18.4 cents per gallon and is not indexed to inflation. House Committee Takes Step Toward Renewing Highway Trust Fund 2014-07-08T04:00:00Z They proposed a 12-cent increase in the federal gasoline tax, to be phased in over two years; after that, the tax will be indexed to inflation. Uncle Sam needs to refill the Highway Trust Fund now The Corker-Murphy bill calls for increasing the gasoline tax by 6 cents a gallon in each of the next two years and then indexing the tax to inflation, with offsets to keep the measure revenue-neutral. Obama’s annoyance with Congress boils over The trust fund is fueled by the gasoline tax. Congress Needs a Long-Term Solution for the Highway Trust Fund 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z The debate is complicated by the structural design of the Highway Trust Fund, which is financed by gasoline taxes that are not indexed to inflation. Obama Presses Congress for Long-Term Transportation Bill 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z Most of the trust fund’s revenues are from the federal gasoline tax, which has diminished substantially in value since its last increase in 1993 as a result of inflation and increasing fuel efficiency. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z Roads cost a lot to maintain, and our tax system makes that work reliant on per-gallon gasoline taxes, which have been bringing in less money as cars become more efficient. The way out of gridlock? Maybe we need a Mandela to lead 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z With the Highway Trust Fund that supports infrastructure projects going broke, Mr. McCarthy also said he opposed raising the gasoline tax. McCarthy Says He Would Let Export-Import Bank Expire 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z And while the federal government spends about $53 billion on highway and transit projects a year, the gasoline tax only generates about $35 billion. Congress Needs a Long-Term Solution for the Highway Trust Fund 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z A gasoline tax that keeps pace with inflation ensures that drivers help pay for that cost. Sens. Corker and Murphy pave the way for shoring up U.S. transportation funding Senators late Wednesday fell short of the votes needed to move forward with legislation to more than double the 19-cents-a-gallon gasoline tax within five years. Michigan Senate rejects tax hike for road repairs 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z The grants are from the federally funded Recreational Trails Program and federal gasoline taxes attributed to recreational, nonhighway uses. Mount Baker area receives grants to maintain backcountry trails 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z Congress set up just such a system when it established the gasoline tax and dedicated its revenue to the Highway Trust Fund. Detour from common sense One that hasn’t been voted on yet would more than double Michigan’s gasoline tax. AP Interview: Snyder’s urgent priority is Detroit 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z In the Washington we have, their transportation plan, which would raise the gasoline tax modestly to pay for the nation’s roads and rails, is a portrait of political courage. Sens. Corker and Murphy pave the way for shoring up U.S. transportation funding A vote on the gasoline tax would require a simple majority vote, instead of the two-thirds threshold needed to amend the sales tax. Michigan Senate rejects tax hike for road repairs 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z LANSING, Mich. - The state House’s vote to slowly raise gasoline taxes over time if prices increase has senators asking: Is it enough to fix Michigan’s deteriorating roads? AP-MI—Michigan News Digest, MI 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z The companies say that adding tolls would cause drivers to be taxed twice for driving on the same road — once in paying federal gasoline taxes and again by tolls. Agreement on Interstate Repair Needs, but Not on How to Pay for Them 2014-04-03T23:42:54Z Instead of calling for higher gasoline taxes, his plan seeks to close corporate loopholes in the tax code to fund a $302 billion transportation bill for four years. Infrastructure Threatened by Climate Change Poses a National Crisis 2014-03-06T15:35:00Z However, it presents a problem for a transportation network that relies on the federal gasoline tax to fund upgrades and expansions, said Lovaas. Has the U.S. Passed Peak Gasoline? 2013-11-19T18:45:03.827Z The proposed budget avoids increases in property, sales or gasoline taxes, in favor of a continued squeeze on city spending, including changes to healthcare programs for current and retired workers that would save $26 million. Chicago mayor offers budget to cut gap, warns on pensions 2013-10-23T20:39:35Z Moreover, among the general public, the idea of raising the gasoline tax fares especially badly in polls, despite arguments from me and many other economists. Economic View: Politics Aside, a Common Bond for Two Economists 2013-06-29T19:19:52Z Not even a suggestion that hiking the federal gasoline tax may be the lowest-hanging fruit to our carbon conundrum. Reading Obama's Uninspiring 'Climate Action Plan' 2013-06-25T16:51:00Z Since the recession, the state of Vermont has raised fees charged to motorists and raised gasoline taxes. Analysis: U.S. states poised to give economy a modest boost 2013-06-12T17:36:27Z This means that, in the long run, part of a US gasoline tax gets paid by the producers of oil, not the consumers. What economists say about carbon pricing 2013-06-04T13:45:04.883Z For decades, Congress has relied on the federal gasoline tax to fund highway projects, but that is seen as an increasingly ineffective way of raising revenue because rising fuel efficiency means less gas is sold. Obama nominee vows to work with Congress to fund transportation 2013-05-22T22:57:23Z In my case, one example is the gasoline tax. Economic View: Politics Aside, a Common Bond for Two Economists 2013-06-29T19:19:52Z Like I said, there’s nothing in here on cap-and-trade or gasoline taxes. Reading Obama's Uninspiring 'Climate Action Plan' 2013-06-25T16:51:00Z It means that gasoline taxes, which help finance transportation investment, are bringing in less revenue. Report Finds Americans Are Driving Less, Led by Youth 2013-05-14T02:38:54Z It was the first increase in the state's gasoline tax in 15 years. Road funds on empty; more states weigh gasoline tax hikes 2013-03-14T15:50:46Z In countries with lower gasoline taxes, oil prices would need to be even higher. Hope Springs Eternal: Electric Vehicles In China 2013-03-07T14:33:12Z Shuster said he agreed that relying on the gasoline tax probably was not sustainable over the long-term, but it would be hard to shift in the short-term to other options. No easy funding fix for transportation woes: lawmaker 2013-02-13T16:40:29Z First, Mr. Mankiw never mentions that many taxes in our society — like sales and gasoline taxes — are regressive. Letters: Letters: Income, Taxes and Math 2013-01-05T21:22:08Z Officials in the White House and in Congress grouse that few Simpson-Bowles fans are aware of particulars, like new gasoline taxes and higher capital gains taxes on inheritances. Now Touring, the Debt Duo, Simpson-Bowles 2012-11-28T03:35:41Z The next U.S. transportation secretary — whether it’s Ray LaHood or someone else — will confront a highway system starved for cash and financed by a gasoline tax almost no one wants to raise. Nation’s highways remain an issue for an Obama second term 2012-11-12T01:04:00Z |
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