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politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Oregon advances transportation funding bills amid ongoing session

The Oregon House has passed a transportation funding bill aimed at increasing taxes to support highway maintenance and preserve jobs, with the bill now heading to the Senate for a final vote during a special session called by Governor Tina Kotek. The bill includes amendments to limit tax increases and sunset a payroll tax hike in 2028, and its passage is crucial for funding transportation projects and avoiding major highway impacts. Supporters emphasize the bill's importance for road safety and jobs, while opponents criticize it as a significant tax increase.

via KCBY|

#highway-maintenance #oregon #politics

politics6 months ago•3 min saved

Oregon Transportation Bill Faces Uncertain Future Amid Political Turmoil

Oregon Democrats' major transportation funding bill, HB 2025, has failed to pass due to lack of votes, leading to a shift towards a more modest funding approach, including a small gas tax increase, amid ongoing concerns about road maintenance and infrastructure projects.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#hb-2025 #legislature #oregon

politics6 months ago•6 min saved

Oregon faces $6B road crisis amid political gridlock and public opposition

Oregon Democrats are reconsidering their major transportation funding bill, HB 2025, amid internal disagreements, political drama, and uncertain support, with the bill facing potential amendments and delays as lawmakers grapple with its controversial tax increases and legislative conflicts.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#hb-2025 #legislative-session #oregon

transportation2 years ago•9 min saved

Minnesota's Latest Legislative Updates: Transportation, Taxes, and More.

Minnesota passed a transportation bill that includes close to $9 billion in investment on roads, bridges, and transit infrastructure. The bill includes revenue generated from tab fee increases, a hike in the sales tax on vehicles, an increase in the gas tax, and a new delivery fee. The Twin Cities will also be getting its own transportation sales tax. The bill allocates $205 million in the next two years to expand the state’s intercity rail program. The Metropolitan Council will get $230.3 million to build out and operate the Twin Cities’ transit system over the next two years.

via Minnesota Reformer|

#bridges #minnesota #roads

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Florida considers inspections for Disney's monorail system under transportation bill.

Proposed changes to a Florida transportation bill could target Walt Disney World's monorail system, as an amendment to the bill includes specific language that appears to target the monorail. The amendment would require the Florida Department of Transportation to oversee the monorail and other fixed-guideway transportation systems located within an independent special district created by local act which have boundaries within two contiguous counties. The bill does not specifically mention Disney or its transit systems, but Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated the legislature would impose state guidelines and inspections over the monorail.

via The Hill|

#business #florida #monorail-system