Monthly Archives: November 2022

What is happening? Rural Counties in Montana are collectively seeking a return of an Amtrak route with Infrastructure Funding. Trains remain economic lifelines in rural America. Supporter messaging includes how its good for healthcare to transport people to hospitals far away, and for students who are attending universities far away in the big state. Why […]

What is happening? A California proposition sought to implement a 1% tax on California’s wealthiest to fund an EV Program and wildfire prevention programs. It had widespread support from nonprofit, associations, and the Democratic Party. The ballot initiative was polling above 60%. The trifecta that brought the proposition down included the Governor &  California Teachers […]

What is happening? We’ve talked about Michigan testing 2 EV charging roadways. Michigan isn’t alone. Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Utah all also have EV charging roadways in the pipeline. It is said the benefactor of roadways that charge EVs will be the supply chain and the trucking industry. Why is this important? “If we do […]

What is happening? Voters in Orange County Florida rejected a one cent tax for transit and transportation projects. It was one of the largest transportation and transit measure son the ballot across the country. Governing | Mixed Results for City Initiatives as Local Election Results Trickle In

What is happening? Florida has had a gas tax holiday to relieve inflationary pressures on residents. The gas tax holiday is ending and Economists don’t expect a drastic overnight economic shift as the tax returns. Why is this important? New tax holidays are expected in Florida. WFTS | Economist says gas tax holiday end likely […]

What is happening? Washington State is turning into a dichotomy in Electric Vehicles. Voters oppose bans on gas cars and also support EVs. Why is this important? California and New York have already adopted plans to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. Washington and Oregon are on track to do the same. Governing […]

What is happening? On Tuesday West Virginia voters will vote whether to eliminate the tax on inventory and equipment which some say will effectively remove the tax on personal vehicles in West Virginia. Why is this important? Fun fact, people in West Virginia pay a property tax TWICE A YEAR on their vehicles. Route Fifty […]