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Bruce Starr
Coverage of Bruce Starr in the Nexus archive.
- Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soar
Oregon Democrats face a challenge as a gas tax repeal is put to voters amidst soaring gas prices, with the Democratic-controlled Legislature having raised the state gas tax to pay for road improvements. The referendum will be on the May 19 primary ballot. Gas prices have topped $4.50 a gallon nationally, causing discontent among consumers.