Oregon Democrats Set Near-Final Tax Proposals for Major Transportation Package

Oregon Democrats prepare to release major transportation funding bill

It will include a 15-cent increase in the state’s gas tax along with other tax and fee hikes.

Oregon Democrats set near-final tax proposals for major transportation package

Key Oregon Democrats have nearly finalized the list of tax hikes they say are necessary to boost the state’s transportation network and better maintain Oregon’s roads and bridges.

Oregon Democrats to soon release major transportation funding bill

As lawmakers work towards a comprehensive transportation funding plan, a new bill is circulating around the legislature.

Progressive Democrats unveil plan for transportation funding driven by doubling of gas tax • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Crews pour concrete on an exit bridge on Interstate 5 in south of Ashland in August 2021. (Oregon Department of Transportation)A group of progressive Democrats is proposing doubling the gas tax over the next seven years to help pay for overdue upgrades to roads, bridges, public transit and to help accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and buses. Republicans say it would give Oregon among the highest state gas taxes in the nation. Lawmaker…

Progressive Democrats unveil plan for transportation funding driven by doubling of gas tax

A group of progressive Democrats is proposing doubling the gas tax over the next seven years to help pay for overdue upgrades to roads, bridges, public transit and to help accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and buses. Republicans say…

Oregon Democrats' proposals for major transportation legislation fueled by increases in gas tax and fees • Lincoln Chronicle

By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting SALEM — Oregon lawmakers would increase the state’s gas tax by 15 cents and increase or institute nearly 10 new taxes or fees under a […] The post Oregon Democrats’ proposals for major transportation legislation fueled by increases in gas tax and fees appeared first on Lincoln Chronicle.