U.S. Chamber Says Higher Gas Taxes Necessary to Fund Infrastructure
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the lastest group to call for an increase in the fuel tax.
04-29-2013
States Seek to Change Motor Fuel Taxes to Increase Transportation Revenues
The number of states seeking to generate transportation revenues by adjusting their state motor fuel taxes continues to grow, with lawmakers in Minnesota, Vermont and Pennsylvania marking the latest to introduce such legislation.
04-22-2013
Virginia May Withdraw Tolling Application for I-95
As Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) signed the state’s landmark transportation legislation which imposes new wholesale sales taxes on gas and diesel, the governor’s press secretary said the state would withdraw the application to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to toll Interstate 95.
04-08-2013
MD Lawmakers Approve Gas Tax Increase
Maryland lawmakers gave final approval Friday to the first increase in the state’s gas tax in 20 years. Under the bill, which passed the Senate 27 to 20, motorists can expect to pay between 13 and 20 cents more per gallon by mid-2016.
04-01-2013
More States Weigh Sales, Fuel Tax Hikes
The number of states seeking to generate transportation revenues by increasing sales taxes or state motor fuel taxes is growing, with lawmakers in Missouri and Washington marking the latest to introduce such legislation.
03-18-2013
Wyoming Passes Legislation Increasing Fuel Tax
Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead (R) has signed a bill that will increase the state’s tax on diesel and gasoline to 24 cents beginning in July, up from the current 14-cent-per-gallon tax.
02-25-2013
Lawmakers, Business Groups Discuss Fuel Tax Increase, Public-Private Partnerships
As Congress begins laying the groundwork for the next highway reauthorization bill, lawmakers and business groups are examining the funding mechanisms that will finance the nation’s infrastructure, including an increase in the fuel tax and the use of public-private partnerships and tolls.
02-18-2013
Miles Traveled Tax Gaining Support
Incoming House transportation Chairman Bill Shuster last week called a U.S. tax based on miles driven “a fair way” to pay for highway improvements. With fuel economy of cars and trucks increasing and more hybrids hitting the road, officials are taking a look at the fuel tax over the long haul, in recognition that the current ways of paying for infrastructure aren’t generated enough revenue.
12-10-2012
Federal, State Lawmakers Eye Increases to Gas Tax
Lawmakers at both the federal and state level are saying they will consider raising fuel taxes to fund much needed highway infrastructure projects
11-26-2012
Virginia Lawmaker Proposes Fuel Tax Increase Instead of Tolls
Virginia State Sen. John Watkins rolled out his new transportation funding plan that will raise the gas tax, lower the income tax, and eliminate tax credits and exemptions. The plan includes a 14-cent per gallon fuel tax increase that Watkins said would raise about $734 million and avoid tolls proposed by Gov. Bob McDonnell to pay for road construction. Watkins said he will propose the legislation in January.
11-19-2012