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Wisconsin approves $670 million worth of repairs
The Wisconsin Transportation Panel has approved three major highway repair projects that will total approximately $670 million. Gov. Scott Walker, who chairs the 15-member Transportation Projects Commission of lawmakers and citizens, said the approved projects were needed for the safety of the state’s transportation infrastructure. “The major highway projects being recommended for construction have undergone […]
December 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
Gov. Scott Walker considers replacing Wisconsin’s gas tax
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is considering replacing the state’s gasoline tax with a sales tax on gas and alternative vehicle fuel sources to stabilize long-term transportation funding. However, Walker offered few specifics, and the impact of charging a sales tax to consumers at the pump is unclear in comparison to the existing tax on gasoline suppliers that gets […]
October 16, 2014
Roadbuilding
Missouri could get $4.8 billion in transportation projects
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission on Wednesday approved $4.8 billion in transportation projects that could would go into effect if state voters approve a transportation-focused ballot measure at the polls next month, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announced Wednesday. On Aug. 5, state citizens will vote on Constitutional Amendment 7, which would increase […]
July 9, 2014
Roadbuilding
Arkansas state highway spending to reach all-time high of $1.25 billion
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) is planning to spend more on state highway projects than ever before, according to a report from Little Rock’s KATV. Over the next decade, state highway spending will reach $1.25 billion. The department currently has 112 planned projects. Among the major projects are the “Big Rock” Interstate […]
September 24, 2013
Roadbuilding
Minnesota cuts tax hikes from transportation bill
The Senate Tax Committee voted yesterday to remove tax increases from the Minnesota’s transportation finance bill, Minnesota Public Radio reported. The committee rejected and removed two particular provisions: a 7.5 cent per gallon tax increase for road and infrastructure maintenance and a 0.5 cent metro sales tax dedicated to state transit. Senator Scott Dibble–Senate Transportation […]
May 9, 2013
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