Information released Tuesday by the Washington Policy Center shows the ‘estimates’ given to the legislature about gas price hikes from Gov. Inslee’s coveted ‘Climate Commitment Act’ were well below reality, Get ready for a $.46 cent hit per gallon come 2023. David Boze, WPC Communications Director, has released some revised information about what the cost […]
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Washington gas taxes to nearly double next year under carbon program
(The Center Square) – Washington state’s new tax on carbon dioxide emissions under the Climate Commitment Act is projected to add 46 cents per gallon to the cost of gas next year, nearly doubling the amount of taxes Washingtonians will pay at the pump. The current state gas tax is nearly 50 cents per gallon. […]
State’s new tax on CO2 emissions projected to add 46 cents per gallon to the cost of gas
Key Takeaways: State’s new tax on CO2 emissions is projected to add 46 cents per gallon to 2023 gas prices An increase of 56 cents per gallon is projected for 2023 diesel prices By 2030, the new tax is expected to add 80 cents per gallon of gas By 2030, the new tax is projected […]
Oregon Gov. Brown to Inslee: Put the idea of a fuel tax ‘back on the shelf’
… Every day, Oregonians and Washingtonians cross our shared border for work, commerce and recreation. Our communities, our economies and our peoples are linked. That’s why, if Washington leaders are advancing a policy that impacts the working families on our side of the river without benefit, I expect, at the very least, the common courtesy […]
Joint Message to Governor Jay Inslee from the House of Representatives and the Senate of the State of Idaho
Washington’s proposed gas export tax is ‘unacceptable,’ says Oregon governor
Among the many measures laid out by Washington Democrats in a proposed $16 billion transportation package is a tax on refined fuel exported to states like Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. … Washington state makes up 3.3% of the United States’ capacity for refined petroleum exports, according to 2019 data. … fuel exported outside of the […]
Little, Wasden call on Inslee to stop fuel tax on Idahoans
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden sent a letter to Washington Governor Jay Inslee today calling on him to step in and stop Washington’s dangerous proposals to increase the cost of fuel for Idahoans. Democrats in the Washington Legislature are pushing a package of bills that would tax fuel shipped […]
Oregon House Republicans testify before Washington Legislature to fight for hardworking Oregonians
SALEM, Ore. – Representative Shelly Boshart Davis (R-Albany) and Representative David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford) spoke up for Oregonians today during the Washington State Legislature’s House Transportation Committee. The two Oregon legislators spoke in opposition to an “exported fuel tax” proposal from Washington Democrats to levy a new tax on 90 percent of Oregon’s transportation […]
Washington state legislators propose tax on Oregon drivers’ fuel
The 400-mile Olympic Pipeline carries gasoline, diesel and jet fuel from refineries in northern Washington state, such as BP Cherry Point shown here, to a distribution hub in Portland, Oregon. Democrats in charge of the Washington Legislature are proposing a new tax on gasoline and diesel fuel destined for Oregon, Idaho and Alaska to partially […]
OPINION: Lawmakers must reject costly, ineffective fuel mandate
In the midst of the greatest economic downturn of our time, state lawmakers are pursuing legislation that would significantly increase fuel costs for Snohomish County families, farmers and businesses. In addition to a proposed gas tax hike and a carbon fee, legislators are once again considering a low carbon fuel mandate that would substantially increase […]