gas taxes
Coverage of gas taxes in the Nexus archive.
- California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom
California’s gubernatorial primary concluded with over 60 candidates competing to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, focusing on issues like high cost of living, gas prices, and housing costs. Key Democratic contenders include Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer, while Republicans highlight Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco. The top two candidates will advance to the November general election under California’s single-primary-ballot system.
- Those potholes in your street reveal a money problem for cities and states
Potholes across the U.S. highlight underfunded infrastructure maintenance as states and cities struggle with aging roads, rising costs, and limited revenue. Gas taxes, which have not kept up with inflation or vehicle efficiency, remain a key funding source, while new technologies like AI are being explored for repairs. Federal infrastructure funding has increased, but demand still outpaces available resources.
- As Iran war drives up fuel prices, states are hesitant to suspend gas tax
The conflict in the Middle East is driving up fuel prices, but experts caution that suspending gas and diesel taxes may not be a straightforward solution. States are hesitant to implement such measures despite rising pump prices.