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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Jan. 28: State News Roundup
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant (R) proposed an increase in the state motor fuel tax during his Jan. 26 State-of-the-State address. Read More *** A plan to increase the Alaskan state gas tax received its first legislative hearing Jan. 26. The state is currently facing a [...]
States to Watch in 2016 for Transportation Funding Legislation
In the past three years, 16 states have increased taxes on motor fuels in order to generate new transportation revenue. Despite the challenges of increasing taxes during an election year, that number is likely to grow as several states have already begun discussing proposals for [...]
State Transportation Funding News Roundup
Illinois lawmakers approved a bill on Dec. 7 to release already-collected fuel taxes to fund local road work, as the revenue is intended. The bill also includes an increase in winter maintenance funds to local governments are able to manage snow and inclement weather. The [...]
Minnesota Transportation Funding Gap Increases by Nearly $4 Billion
Minnesota’s transportation funding gap has increased by $3.8 billion, according to a report released by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) on Nov. 5. Experts developing the Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan determined the state’s transportation funding shortfall will be $16.3 billion over the next [...]
MINNESOTA: SENATE BILL 891 (2013)
This unsuccessful campaign with the Minnesota state legislature failed to raise the gasoline tax by 9.5-cents-per-gallon over a 4-year period. If successful, the gasoline tax increase would have raised $150 million for transportation. Case Study – Minnesota – 2013 Minnesota Voter Attitudes on Public Transportation [...]
Scott County, Minn. Votes to Increase Local Transportation Funding
Minnesota’s Scott County Board voted 4-1 on May 12 to add an additional 1/2-cent sales tax and $20 motor vehicle excise tax in order to fund local transportation projects for the next seven years. A law passed by the Minnesota Legislature in 2013 permits counties [...]
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