Items Tagged with 'gas tax'

Bipartisan gas-tax suspension proposals are gaining traction as fuel prices surge due to the Mideast conflict, but transportation groups warn the moves could further strain Highway Trust Fund finances.

Michigan just rewrote the rules on who pays for road repair—and where that money actually goes—discover what’s changed. 

Industry experts say the fees are one of several strategies Congress can use together to protect Highway Trust Fund solvency. 

Plan requires approval by Congress, where reactions were mixed.

One day there will be a book on the ups and downs of state gas taxes and infrastructure finance—with a whole chapter dedicated to what is unfolding during the inflation surge of 2021 and 2022.

Bill backed by six Democrats would tap general fund to offset Highway Trust Fund revenue loss.

Former state DOT leaders say the $1.3 trillion infrastructure bill would be a start, but other funding is needed for critical infrastructure maintenance and new projects.

Mississippi River cities and towns are struggling with revenue loss from 10% to 30% as they continue to fight the ongoing pandemic and try to keep city services, including critical infrastructure, open.

Decrease in driver-fueled revenue poses uncertainty for future projects as agencies await word on federal aid.