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NewsJuly 10, 2020

Report Finds Half of Americans Support Mileage Fees

Seventy-five percent of respondents supported a 10-cent increase in the gas tax if the revenue raised is dedicated to maintenance projects.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2020

California could lose up to $20B over next 10 years because of COVID-19

The Mineta Transportation Institute study looked just at transportation revenue collected by the state, a package of taxes and fees established by Senate Bill 1 in 2017.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2019

L.A. Metro FY20 balanced budget includes $587M increase

Budget highlights include $1.844 billion for bus and rail operations and $2.378 billion for various capital projects.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2019

NY budget includes congestion pricing to fund MTA upgrades

Will include the installation of electronic tolling devices on the perimeter of the Central Business District.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2018

Gov.'s budget proposal includes $242M boost for NJ Transit

To cover the bump, Gov. Murphy wants to raise taxes by more than $1.5 billion.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2018

Senate Dems unveil $1 trillion infrastructure plan

Funding for the plan would be offset by rolling back two-thirds of the revenue lost in the Republican tax bill by reinstating a top income tax rate of 39.6%, restoring the individual alternative minimum tax, reversing cuts to the estate tax, and raising the corporate income tax from 21% to 25%.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2017

President looks to states, localities to raise revenue for infrastructure

The approach now being contemplated is considered innovative by some infrastructure experts but also carries considerable political and economic risks for Trump, according to a Washington Post report.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2017

Lawmakers pass bill to fund Honolulu light rail funding gap

The proposal previously passed the Senate and now heads to Gov. David Ige, who said he expects to sign it after a review.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2017

Honolulu light rail bill narrowly passes first state senate vote

The bill is projected to bring about $2.37 billion to help complete the 20-mile rail by extending the half-percent excise tax surcharge on Oahu for another three years, although the mayor of Honolulu would like it extended to five years.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2017

Honolulu lawmakers discuss funding options to complete light rail project

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation has a September 15 deadline to submit its financial plan to the Federal Transit Administration.

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