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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Alabama Governor Highlights State’s 2019 Gas Tax Increase as Projects Move Forward
What happened: During a Dec. 14 orientation for new members of the State House, newly-elected Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) highlighted the state’s 2019 transportation funding legislation as a model of bipartisan success, noting “as most of you can imagine, telling folks you’re going to increase [...]
State Transportation Funding Weekly Roundup: Oct. 23
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) Oct. 21 approved a $1.9 billion infrastructure bond, the largest public works package in state history. The revenue will build roads and bridges, as well as wastewater treatment infrastructure, parks and trails. The state legislature passed the bill with overwhelming [...]
COVID-19 Pandemic: State Transportation Funding Updates
These states say declining motor fuel tax revenue collections due to reduced traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic are impacting transportation construction and repair projects: Michigan transportation experts estimated an 8.5 percent decline in transportation revenues for the current fiscal year due to decreased traffic [...]
COVID-19 Pandemic: State Transportation Funding Updates
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy approved a combined $24.5 billion capital plan for the state Turnpike Authority and Transportation Authority. Murphy also approved an average toll increase of 57 cents for passenger vehicles, set to take effect on Sept. 13. Read more>> State [...]
Jan. 23: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
Gov. Kay Ivey (R) and the Alabama Department of Transportation have allocated significant funds for roads and bridges as a part of the 2019 Rebuild Alabama Act. The legislation requires the state to save $10 million from gas tax revenue for transportation improvements. In [...]
August 22: Transportation Funding News Roundup
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce is urging state legislators to present a transportation funding proposal. The chamber president said improvements to interstate highways, trunk lines, county roads, and local streets are critical to supporting state industries. Read More>> The recently approved Wisconsin state budget [...]
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