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Gas Tax

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Transparency? Just the Opposite on the Gas-Tax Campaign!

Had proponents of the gas-tax increase listed these uses of the money generated, it is highly unlikely the bill would have passed the Iowa General Assembly.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 3-21-15

State Senator Jack Whitver (R-Ankeny) discusses the gas tax, state budget and the results of funnel week in the Iowa Legislature with Shane and Brian.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 2-28-15

Brian Myers and Steve Riker talk with Emmett McGroarty about the attempt to “fix” No Child Left Behind, plus Shane Vander Hart calls in from CPAC.

Iowa Legislature Votes to Raise Gas Tax, Branstad Signs

The Iowa Legislature passed an increase in Iowa’s gas tax which includes a 10 cent increase for the excise tax on motor fuel that increased the tax by 40%.

Paulsen’s Gas Tax Hike Albatross

Speaker of the Iowa House Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) has much to explain to his caucus and Iowans for actions he took to push a gas tax increase on Iowans.

Branstad on Gas Tax Hike: Timing Is Right

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad said that the timing is right for a gas tax hike while legislators consider transportation infrastructure funding options.

The Sinclair Report: Gas Tax Increase & Marijuana

State Senator Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton) discusses news about a potential gas tax increase and a bill that would reclassify marijuana.

What Are Gas Tax Promoters Hiding?

Another week has passed in the Iowa Legislature and Iowans have yet to see the much-anticipated 10-cents motor fuel tax increase bill.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 2-7-15

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers talk with Faith McDonnell of the Institute of Religion and Democracy and Drew Klein of Americans for Prosperity – Iowa.

Madison County Republicans Pass Anti Gas Tax Increase Resolution

The Madison County Republican Party Central Committee voted unanimously on a resolution calling for an alternative to raising the gas tax in Iowa.

Iowa Doesn’t Need a Gas Tax Increase

Drew Klein: Iowa doesn’t need to raise the gas tax to pay for transportation infrastructure repair. It’s priority which should come out of existing revenue.

Transportation Infrastruture Revenue is Hidden in Plain Sight

Ann Trimble-Ray: We have an obligation as citizens to invest in the infrastructure which supports and drives our economy to do so we must raise more revenue.

AFP Launches Major Effort to Stop a Gas Tax Hike

Americans for Prosperity-Iowa announced today the launch of a major effort to stop a new gas tax hike in Iowa through grassroots lobbying efforts and ads.

Caffeinated Thought of the Day: The Consequences of Cheap Gas

Brian Myers; With oil prices low and Americans paying less at the pump, politicians are salivating for an opportunity to raise taxes on gas and carbon.

77% of Iowans Oppose Increasing Gas Tax

An Iowans for Tax Relief poll found that more than three quarters of Iowans oppose a proposal to increase the gas tax ten cents a gallon.

Johnson County Republicans to Branstad: No Gas Tax Increase

Johnson County Republicans called Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad to set aside the allocation formula and prioritize road repairs in lieu of increasing gas tax.