Wyoming House faces third vote on fuel tax hike
Wyoming House faces third vote on bill to hike fuel tax
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) -- A proposal to raise Wyoming fuel taxes by a dime a gallon faces its third vote in the state House of Representatives.
The House on Friday is set to vote on a bill that would raise the tax from the existing rate of 14 cents a gallon up to 24 cents. The hike would raise about $70 million a year for the state highway system and local governments.
Proponents say the tax hike is necessary to provide a steady source of funding for the state highway system and local roads.
Some opponents have said the transportation department should be more efficient. They said working families can't afford to pay higher taxes.
