January 07, 2009

Strickland: Now Is Not The Time For A Tax Increase

Gas prices are on the rise again—but Central Ohioans aren’t feeling the pain of $4 a gallon. Prices have risen by almost 30 cents from last week.

Panel Urges Gas Tax Increase

A state task force is recommending that Ohio’s 28 cents per gallon fuel tax be increased by 13 cents to raise more money for the state’s transportation needs.


January 02, 2009

Motorists’ Habits Spur Call For Tax Increases

Motorists are driving less and buying less gasoline, which means fuel taxes aren’t raising enough money to keep pace with the cost of road, bridge and transit programs.

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