+1 State Increases the Gas Tax with a Republican Counter Offer

What’s happening? Minnesota legislators voted to increase the state gas tax by 5 cents. Republicans countered the bill with an increase in the sales tax for auto parts.

Why is this important? gas tax revenues have been in decline because of fuel efficiency, low gas prices and less driving during the pandemic.

How will this be important? ll states are grappling with declining gas tax revenues.

Pine Journal | Minnesota panel green-lights 5-cent gas tax hike for road, bridge repairs