The Gazette: Iowa Ranks Low for Keeping up with Gas Tax
media mentionBy B.A. Morellie, May 19, 2014
A new report shows Iowa is one of 10 states where the gas tax, when considering inflation, is at a historic low.
The report was critical of falling behind on the gas tax, saying the tax supports roads and transportation infrastructure, and many states are falling behind.
“This isn’t a mysterious problem,” said Carl Davis, a senior analyst who wrote the report from the Washington-based Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. “A lot of states, including Iowa, haven’t kept up with gas tax, and they’re paying for it with lower quality roads.”
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