An additional $5 billion is needed over the next decade in order to address congestion problems on South Carolina’s interstates, Department of Transportation Officials said Feb. 10. Read More.

Meanwhile, South Carolina Sen. Tom Davis (R-Beaufort) during a legislative debate on road funding on Feb. 17 continued a filibuster he began last year. Lawmakers are expected to resume discussion on Feb. 23.Read More.

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West Virginia Sen. Robert Plymale (D – Wayne, 05) urged state lawmakers to develop a long-term transportation funding plan as the Senate Transportation Committee passed a bill on Feb. 9 to keep existing tolls in operation. Read More.

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Lacking funds to accomplish several new transportation projects as well as maintain current road conditions, Mississippi lawmakers announced Feb. 17 that they are considering increasing the gas tax. Read More.

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Indiana Republican representatives argued that increasing user fees, such as the state gas tax, in order to pay for services is a conservative approach for a long-term transportation funding solution.  Read More.

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A Wisconsin bill to grant municipalities the ability to impose a local-option sales tax for transportation projects is considered dead in the Assembly. Read More.

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Local Funding: Decatur, Illinois city council members voted Feb. 18 to approve a 5 cents-per-gallon gas tax in order to solely fund residential street and road projects. The gas tax, in addition to a 1 cent-per-gallon diesel tax, is expected to generate between $1.25 million to $1.5 million annually in new revenue, and will expire in 10 years. Read More.

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