Gov. Tina Kotek Pitches Gas Tax Hike, DMV Fee Increases to Avert Transportation Layoffs, Maintain Services

Kotek proposes increased gas tax, DMV fees to maintain transportation services

Gov. Tina Kotek announced a proposal to address the transportation crisis Thursday. The funding solution includes an increased gas tax and DMV fees to prevent layoffs and maintain services.

Gov. Tina Kotek pitches gas tax hike, DMV fee increases to avert transportation layoffs, maintain services

Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday released some additional details of the transportation funding plan that lawmakers are expected to take up in a special session over Labor Day weekend.

Kotek ODOT funding framework includes gas tax, fee hikes as special session approaches

Gov. Tina Kotek has proposed raising the gas tax, vehicle fees and payroll tax to address a $530 million ODOT shortfall and avoid layoffs. Lawmakers will take up the plan in a special session Aug. 29.

Governor Kotek Proposes Tax Increases to Prevent ODOT Layoffs

Salem, Oregon- Governor Tina Kotek on Thursday released a funding proposal to address a budget shortfall that state officials say could lead to hundreds of layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation, closures of maintenance facilities and reductions in transit services. The plan would raise the gas tax, vehicle registration and title fees, and the payroll tax to provide additional revenue for the State Highway Trust Fund in the 2025-27 b…