HARRISBURG, Pa. — Amid a deepening stalemate over financing highways and public transit, Gov. Tom Wolf on March 12 proposed phasing out Pennsylvania’s gasoline tax, the second-highest in the nation, and appointed a commission to recommend alternative ways to pay for the state’s needs.
March 15, 2021Government, Business, Fuel
Gov. Tom Wolf Seeks Overhaul of Pennsylvania’s Highway Funding
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA
Illinois’ Gas Tax Increase to Help Fund Central Part of State
Illinois state transportation officials say this year’s 19-cent-per-gallon gas tax increase means millions of more dollars to help fix aging downstate roads.
September 5, 2019Government, Business, Safety
Michigan Transportation Funding Debate Continues as Budget Deadline Looms
Michigan lawmakers continue to deliberate transportation funding sources as the Oct. 1 budget deadline creeps closer.
August 30, 2019Government, Safety, Logistics
Analysis: An Infrastructure Deal Should Be Easy, But Isn’t
Although Trump made big promises during the campaign and in his first days in the White House, the administration’s initial plan is for a meager $200 billion spread out over a decade and is reliant on private partnerships.
September 18, 2017Government, Fuel
South Carolina Begins Six-Stage Phase-In of 12-Cent Fuel Tax Increase
South Carolina on July 1 began a six-year trek that will raise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel by 2 cents a gallon each July into 2022.
July 13, 2017