CNBC » U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Thursday confirmed that President Donald Trump is open to raising federal fuel taxes, saying it’s logical to charge drivers for road improvements. Three years ago, Ross denounced calls to raise the gas tax, saying it would hurt the middle class. The idea has divided Republicans, many of whom worry […]
Hartford Courant » Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is expected to announce his support for electronic highway tolls and an increase in the gasoline tax to pay for road projects as he unveils his transportation plan Wednesday, officials said. The proposal calls for an increase in the state’s gasoline tax by 7 cents per gallon, phased in over […]
Better Roads » The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for a 25-cent gas tax to help pay for the nation’s roads, bridges and transit. The Chamber, which represents more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, also wants legislation that eases private investment in public projects; streamlines permitting; and that brings more laborers into the market […]
The Washington Post » With President Trump and Congress turning their attention to infrastructure in the coming weeks, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is preparing for an uphill battle: a push to raise the federal gas tax by 25 cents per gallon to help pay for the initiative.
American Transportation Research Institute » A new trucking industry report concludes that the only meaningful mechanism for attaining the Trump administration’s vision for a large-scale infrastructure program is through a federal fuel tax increase. (Here’s the report.)
NewsChannel 9 (Nashville) » The money for the I-24/I-75 split fix – which state Transportation Commissioner John Schroer calls “one of the most expensive projects we will do” – comes from a bill signed by Governor Bill Haslam back in April that raises the gas tax by 7 cents on the dollar to help pay for highway […]