Recall Targets Southern California Senator Over Gas Tax VoteMay 8, 2017(AP) - Southern California conservative talk radio hosts have been cleared to begin collecting signatures in an attempt to recall a Democratic state lawmaker over his vote to raise gas and vehicle taxes.
State GovernmentGov. Jerry Brown Signed A New Gas Tax Into Law. Now A California Republican Wants To Repeal ItMay 5, 2017 | Ben BradfordAssemblyman Travis Allen is trying to get voters to overturn California's new gas tax and transportation funding package. The initiative will need more than 350,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDrivers Could Feel More Pain At Pump Than Expected Due to Gas Tax IncreaseApril 26, 2017 | Chris NicholsState GOP lawmakers and some business groups say the full extent of California's gas tax increase has not been publicized. They say it's really a 19 cent per gallon hike, rather than the 12 cent per gallon increase described by Democratic lawmakers.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Approves Projects Linked To Gas Tax HikeApril 17, 2017(AP) - The California Senate has approved more than $900 million worth of road and train projects that were promised to lawmakers in order to secure their support for a hike in gas taxes and vehicle fees.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWhat To Expect On Thursday Gas Tax Vote That Would Go To Road RepairsApril 6, 2017The California Legislature is set to vote on a bill Thursday that would raise $52 billion in vehicle fees and a gas tax to repair the state's roads. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCould California Use Existing Money For Road Repairs?April 5, 2017 | Chris NicholsRepublican state lawmakers say California should pay for its crumbling roads and bridges with existing funds, not a gas tax hike. We’ll take a look at those funds.
State GovernmentState Testing Ways To Tax Road Usage, Separate From The Gas TaxOctober 12, 2016 | Daniel PotterThousands of drivers are taking part in a statewide experiment to see how California might replace its gas tax. As more vehicles hit the highway without ever buying fuel, the state is looking for a better way to pay for roads. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Tax Board Lowers Gas Tax 2.2 Cents Per GallonFebruary 24, 2016(AP) - California's tax board is lowering the state excise tax on gasoline by 2.2 cents per gallon.
Poll: Californians Oppose Higher Gas Tax For Road RepairSeptember 1, 2015 | Steve MilneAnalysts say California is facing a $60 billion backlog of road repair projects. But a new poll finds most Californians are opposed to paying for those repairs with a higher gas tax or vehicle registration fee. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lower State Gas Tax Forecast Affects Local Transportation DepartmentsJune 17, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento County Department of Transportation says the state gas tax forecast for the next fiscal year caused a $7 million deficit in the county's road construction budget. That means some maintenance projects will be delayed.
