by Carolyn Kramer | Jun 3, 2019 | Illinois, Latest News, State Gasoline Taxes, State Legislation, States
Illinois lawmakers June 2 overwhelmingly approved a measure expected to generate $1.8 billion annually in new transportation revenue, with 80 percent dedicated to highway maintenance, construction, bridge repair, congestion relief, and aviation-related construction,...
by Eileen Houlihan | Mar 23, 2018 | Bond, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Latest News, Michigan, Oregon, State Gasoline Taxes, States, Tolling, Transportation Funding Initiatives, Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) expects its staff to swell by 10 percent over the next five years, adding 2,000 employees as it works on projects funded by the new gasoline tax in Senate Bill 1. Caltrans began escalating its hiring efforts a...
by Carolyn Kramer | Aug 31, 2017 | Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania, State Gasoline Taxes, Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), Virginia, West Virginia
Updated resource! The “Variable-Rate State Gas Taxes: A Resource Guide of Current Laws” report provides in-depth information on all 20 states that have instituted a variable-rate state gas tax to fund their transportation infrastructure. The report provides an...
by Carolyn Kramer | Aug 21, 2017 | Latest News, News and Press Releases, State Gasoline Taxes, State Legislation, States
One of the challenges states face when addressing transportation funding shortfalls is that a flat excise tax on motor fuel does not change, while project costs, inflation, and other factors lead to rising costs in road and bridge construction and maintenance. Several...
by Carolyn Kramer | May 10, 2017 | Latest News, State Gasoline Taxes, State Legislation, States
Since 2013, 22 states have increased taxes on motor fuel to support needed transportation investments. Additionally, Kentucky and North Carolina adjusted their variable-rate gasoline tax formula during this time in order to preserve or increase revenue for roads,...
by Carolyn Kramer | May 9, 2017 | Latest News, South Carolina, State Gasoline Taxes, State Legislation, States
Update May 10: The same day the legislature approved a gas tax increase, Gov. Henry McMaster (R) issued his expected veto. The South Carolina House voted 95-18 at 11:40 a.m. on May 10 to override the veto, and sent the bill to the Senate for consideration of a veto...
