Tag: Gas Tax

North Dakota House votes to raise gas tax to fund roads and bridges

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by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota’s rural roads are wearing down, and lawmakers are debating how to pay for repairs. The House passed a 3% gas tax increase to create a new road fund, directing most of the money to counties without oil revenue. Supporters say heavier farm traffic has strained infrastructure, while opponents argue existing funds should cover

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In Iceland, Fuel Tax To Be Replaced With Mileage Tax

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Iceland is making a fundamental shift in how it taxes road use. The longstanding fuel tax will be replaced with a kilometre-based road tax, ensuring that all vehicles—electric, hybrid, and fuel-powered—pay based on distance driven. The government says this change is necessary to offset revenue losses from vehicle electrification and keep road funding sustainable. While

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It’s Time to Raise the Gas Tax

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

WIth roads and bridges in need of repair, Rob Port with the Say Anything Blog becomes an unlikely proponent of an increase in the state’s gas tax. Read his arguments here.

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