Gov. Inslee Blames Gas Prices on Oil Companies, Lawmakers Respond
WA State's carbon tax went into effect in January, two carbon credit auctions have triggered large gas prices hikes since early spring.
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Washington State DOT Shows Massive Revenue Loss on the Way
With more electric vehicles appearing on state roadways, less people are stopping at the pump to fill their tanks...and the projected revenue loss is massive.
Electric Vehicles Behind WA DOT $600M Budget Shortfall?
Tighter fuel standards, and CA and WA pending 2035 'bans' on gas-powered new vehicles are behind the reason.
Why Won’t Inslee Suspend State Gas Tax for Pump Relief? Find Out
Inslee was called upon to agree to a special session to provide relief. He refused.
Sick of High Gas Prices? Here’s How to Save $.50 Per Gallon Today
The price of gasoline in the state of Washington has reached its highest point in the last seven years. What can a working stiff do to combat the skyrocketing bill we get when filling up with gas?
There are few things...
State GOP Transportation Plan Would End Reliance on Gax Tax
GOP Senators say their plan would end the state's reliance on the gas tax, and would do away with idea for poll taxes.
State House Passes Bill That Would Up Gas Tax $.57 Cents-Or More
This bill has been re-introduced after failing to make it out of the State House in 2019.
Pay Per Mile Tax Full of ‘Traps,’ Say Critics
Many critics say it could result in transponders being installed in your vehicle.
Don’t Fret–Probably Years, Even Decades, Before Road Gas Tax
So many factors that have to be dealt with before it becomes a full policy.
Oregon Gas Tax Hikes Comes With ‘Transparency’ Website
In order to sponsor and pass the gas tax increases, legislators demanded a public list of projects, their priority, where they're located, how much being spent on them and more--on a website.