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Road usage charge debate returns to Olympia

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This article was first published by TVW. State lawmakers in Olympia are again debating a plan to establish a road usage charge for funding state highways. Supporters say the change...

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Road usage charge debate returns to Olympia

State lawmakers in Olympia are again debating a plan to establish a road usage charge for funding state highways. Supporters say the change would be more equitable for drivers and is necessary to replace declining fuel tax revenue. Opponents raise…

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The Chronicle

Commentary: Washington state considers imposing mileage tax - The Daily Chronicle

Washington State lawmakers have once again introduced a pay-per-mile tax. House Bill 1921 and Senate Bill 5726 would impose a vehicle miles traveled tax (VMT) of 2.6 cents per mile in response to an …

28 days ago

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Everett Post

Tacoma leaders to vote on transportation measure funding plan - Everett Post

(The Center Square) – Tacoma city leaders are set to vote on how revenue from a proposed transportation ballot measure would be utilized, with the majority of funding expected to go toward the city’s busiest roads. On Tuesday night, the Tacoma City Council is set to approve expenditure targets for the proposed ballot measure, contingent upon its passage by voters. On April 22, Tacoma voters will decide whether to approve an increase in their pro…

28 days ago

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Lynnwood Today

Road usage charge debate returns to Olympia - Lynnwood Today

Traffic on Interstate 5 near Olympia. (Photo by Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard) This article was first published by TVW. State lawmakers in Olympia are again debating a plan to establish a road usage charge for funding state highways. Supporters say the change would be more equitable for drivers and is necessary to replace declining fuel tax revenue. Opponents raise concerns about privacy, cost, and government control. House Bill 1921 and…

30 days ago

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