To avoid raising taxes, Republicans in Connecticut unveiled a plan that is:
- 30 years
- $37 Billion
- Relies on general obligation bonds.
- Reinstates the “Transportation Strategy Board” which will assist in approving transportation funding projects.
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Republican Iowa Governor Branstad supports the 10 cent gas tax hike legislative leaders are pushing. Alternative suggestions to the gas tax hike include legalizing marijuana and dedicating the tax revenues to transportation projects. The Gazette In December, San Antonio City Council passed new ride share ordinances that effectively shutter Uber and Lyft on March 1st. The ordinances are called the most restrictive regulation in the country. Why? Here’s what the ordinance does: Texas Association of Realtors & San Antonio Realtor Board President say that additional transportation funding in SB 5 & SJR 5 will create additional economic benefits such as: California has a transportation funding shortage. Like Texas, the gas excise tax has not kept up with roadway needs as cars became more fuel efficient. The Speaker of the California House proposes an approximate $1 per week fee on drivers. The fee is expected to bring in about $1.8Billion per year dedicated to transportation. A variety of options exist as to how the fee will be assessed, including: Put 800 people together, many of whom are conservative, and momentum builds to oppose a private entity from using eminent domain to build a new transportation network. What don’t people like about private companies using eminent domain? “I am not a happy camper,” said state Rep. Will Metcalf, R-Conroe, adding he is frustrated by the lack of transparency on the project. “They are moving forward and we need your help. “I don’t believe pr… Instead of restructuring, raising, revamping, or otherwise gussying up the gas tax, Scott Walker is proposing transportation bonds to fund Wisconsin’s transportation needs. Bond lawyers everywhere are rejoicing. The state’s transportation indebtedness will raise 30%, but overall debt for the state will decline in Gov Walker’s plan.
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Arizona regulators were ticketing ride share drivers while hey hammered out regulations. Governor Davey put an end to it because ticketing ride share drivers stifles a growing business. The 2 sticking points for legislative negotiators: 1. insurance coverage requirements for ride share 2. regulating safety for passengers Georgia House has proposed to generate $1Billion in transportation funding by leaving the gas tax and imposing a state excise tax of 29.2 cents per gallon of gas. Local governments would lose $500M in the tax swap. The proposal allows the local governments to impose new taxes. Tea Party supporters oppose the scheme because it is: What do the laws define? transportation network companies What elements make up a transportation network company? What requirements are placed on transportation network companies? …Creative Road Funding: Fill Pot Holes with Pot Revenue
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