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After much debate, the first amendment to change the amount of the gas tax bill - from 2 cents 
next year to 5 cents - has been defeated. Rep. Leon Smith, R-Twin Falls, who sponsored the amendment, said it would raise $26.4 million annually for state roads, and $17.6 million for local roads, while costing the average Idaho driver about $2.50 a month. “That’s an ice cream cone if you only have a single dip,” he said. “Vote for the 5 cents so we have a meaningful bill that can do some good if it does pass.” Rep. Bob Nonini, R-Coeur d’Alene, spoke out against the bill, particularly decrying the idea that people wouldn’t notice another nickel a gallon/Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise. More here.
Question: Would you notice a 5-cent hike in the state gas tax?
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Sisyphus on March 31 at 1:27 p.m.
Did DFO hijack this blog?
In answer to the question, I just returned from Oregon and Washington where gas prices were 30-40 cents per gallon higher. And the roads were far superior. 5 cents is very little to me cause I’m already transitioned to other forms of transportation. The commuters who haven’t transitioned will find ways to do so if this does pose a hardship.
Sisyphus on March 31 at 3:00 p.m.
Hey, I left the above comment on Eye on Boise. You’re screwing with me.