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Gas tax increases key to fueling Washington transportation budgets
Washington state lawmakers propose gas tax increases to address transportation budget shortfall.
WA lawmaker says vehicle sales taxes are solution to transportation budget
…proposal by Sen. Curtis King aims to redirect vehicle sales taxes to boost Washington’s transportation budget, addressing declining gas tax revenue.
Paying 16 times more for tolls than gas taxes
Drivers may pay up to 16 times more for I-5 tolls than gas taxes, sparking concerns over rising transportation costs in Washington state.
Gas tax revenue coming up short in new transportation revenue forecast
Washington state’s latest transportation revenue forecast reveals a shortfall in gas tax revenue, challenging lawmakers.
ODOT has a $1.7 billion annual funding shortfall and wants new taxes
…faces a $1.7 billion annual funding shortfall and seeks new taxes to address transportation needs, including the Interstate Bridge Replacement project.
Opinion: Fact check – Will repealing Washington’s CO2 tax harm ‘roads and bridges?’
…residents want to improve the safety and efficiency of our transportation system Todd MyersWashington Policy Center One of the primary arguments made by supporters of Washington’s tax on CO2 emission…
Repealing state’s tax on CO2 would cut state employees and programs, cut billions in taxes
…ington Policy Center asserts that repealing the state’s CO2 tax through Initiative 2117 would save billions in taxes but result in significant cuts to state employees and various projects, including s…
Inslee rolls out $45 million in subsidies for electric vehicles
…tegy for state officials looking to transition Washington’s transportation sector to electric vehicles is by subsidizing them with taxpayer dollars.
Washington state could spend up to $120,000 per vehicle on EV truck subsidies
Washington taxpayers could pay as much as $120,000 per vehicle on electric heavy duty truck subsidies as part of a planned state voucher program intend…
Washington state faces lawsuit over 2022 transportation revenue bill
…en and Harbor Freight file lawsuit against Washington state transportation revenue bill, arguing it violates the state constitution’s single-subject requirement by including various provisions such as…
Projected Washington transportation revenues drop $633 million over 6 months
Washington transportation funding faces a significant revenue decline of hundreds of millions of dollars, primarily due to lower motor vehicle fuel tax…
Transportation commission wants all Washington roads to be toll roads
…Inslee and the Washington Legislature, the Washington State Transportation Commission proposed a new tax scheme to replace falling fuel tax revenues.