While Utah leaders have worked on infrastructure tax credits and incentives for gas production, they keep raising their eyebrows at the pump, frustrated with the fact that the average price of gas has continued to rise above the national average this year. Especially Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz, a Republican from Hooper, who was behind […]
Indiana officials directed more than $130 million Tuesday to state and local road programs, replacing revenue lost in June amid Gov. Mike Braun’s continued suspension of the state’s gasoline taxes. The State Board of Finance approved three transfers totaling $130.45 million from the State Highway Fund’s existing balance — not directly from Indiana’s broader budget […]
I love saving money at the gas pump, but I fear the precedent Gov. Mike Braun is setting by ignoring state law in favor of unilateral executive power. And so should lawmakers. His gas tax holiday could turn into a loss of eight months in road funding — all without the involvement of the legislative […]
Hoosiers are in for a rude awakening in a few short weeks when all of Indiana’s gas taxes return to full price. Gov. Mike Braun has suspended both the sales tax on gas and the state gas excise tax for months. But he can’t do more unless lawmakers are willing to return for a special […]
Virginia households have paid $573 more for gas since the U.S.–Iran war began in late February, a recent congressional report found, placing them among the citizens who have experienced the highest fuel costs jump in the nation. The war involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran has disrupted energy markets and oil shipments, especially through the […]
(The Center Square) – Sales tax revenues indicate that Tennesseans are spending more money, but fuel tax revenues indicate they are staying home more.Â
By Christina Lengyel | The Center Square contributor
(The Center Square) – The squeeze Ohioans are feeling from increased gas prices will not be resolved by short-term fixes, says a survey of economists within the state.
