Nebraska is the latest state to raise its gas tax, with the state Legislature overriding Gov. Pete Ricketts' (R) veto of a bill that adds 6¢ per gallon over the next four years.
Originally approved by Nebraska's unicameral Legislature by a 26-15 vote in early May, the measure increases Nebraska's current 25.6¢-per-gallon gas tax in yearly 1.5¢ increments, beginning on Jan. 1, 2016. Once fully implemented, the increase is expected to generate $76.2 million in additional revenue that will be shared equally by cities, counties and the state Dept. of Roads for road and bridge repairs and help to accelerate the start of several long-term projects.