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Gas Tax Loses Favor as Governors Look for New Transportation Money
In the search for more transportation money, governors and state lawmakers are largely avoiding one of the most obvious and straightforward funding sources: state gasoline taxes. more
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Public Still Wary of Gas Tax Hikes
TRANSPORTATION BEAT: With federal funding for transportation up in the air, many states are looking for new ways to finance repair work on roads and bridges, as well as the building of new ones. But recent polls from Iowa, Maryland and Michigan show residents are in no mood to pay higher state gas taxes. more
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Maryland Governor O'Malley Takes a Risk on Gas Tax
The governor's proposal would tie the state's gasoline tax rate to the price of the product, rather than the amount a consumer buys. Motorists would likely pay more over time. more
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South Carolina Struggles to Pay Its Road Bills
TRANSPORTATION BEAT: An influx of cash from the federal government helped South Carolina start to pay its road construction bills on time again. But the money shortage has forced the state to put off projects, and legislators want to find out more.more -
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The Stubborn Gasoline Tax: It's Hard to Increase, Hard to Reduce
High prices at the pump create pressure to cut gas taxes. Road needs create pressure to raise them. In the end, not much happens.more -
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Road Funding a Big Issue in Contest for Governor of West Virginia
TRANSPORTATION BEAT: Highways emerge as a crucial topic in West Virginia's Democratic gubernatorial primary … Atlanta area officials have a long wish list of transit projects … Kansas and Texas move forward with plans for higher speed limits, and other transportation news. more
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Power Rates Spike in Some States
Consumers already grappling with high food, gasoline and heating oil prices in many states now face another financial burden: skyrocketing electricity bills.more -
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WORTH NOTING: 'Gas Pain' Troubles for Utah Governor
Utah's chief executive gives reporters too much information. An influential Idaho politician endorses two legislative candidates - for the same House seat. And Arkansas tourism officials are taking "Clinton Country" to the next level. In case you missed those stories this week, "Worth Noting" fills you in.more -
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States Scramble to Ease Pain at the Pump
(Updated 3:46 p.m. EDT, May 20, 2008) As Memorial Day weekend approaches and with gas prices around $4 a gallon, many states are offering motorists at the start of the summer driving season suggestions and some solutions for relief.more -
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States Crack Down on Gasoline Thieves
More and more U.S. motorists have become "fuel shoplifters." With the price of gasoline at near record-high levels, gas stations are reporting that more drivers are filling up their gas tanks and fleeing without paying. Twelve states have responded by pumping up criminal penalties for those convicted of stealing gas. Most of them have added a punishment to the usual "petty theft" penalty - suspending violators' drivers licenses for six months. more