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On December 30th, Chief Petitioners plunked down the last pile of signatures on the Secretary of State's desk. It was a slam dunk for the Oregon System.In a record-breaking 40-ish days, a quarter-million Oregon voters lined up in every county to sign the “Stop the Gas Tax” petition and refer Governor Kotek's $4.3 billion transportation tax to the November ballot.These voters participated in the “Oregon System,” a form of direct democracy passed in 1902 and giving voters the right to challenge legislation in a veto referendum. Since then, Oregon voters have repealed 42 laws.Oregon Freedom Coalition's Nick Stark told Cascade there were nearly enough signatures to even qualify for a constitutional referendum.The record-breaking signature drive signaled legislators that Oregon's voters are up for any challenge—especially the legislative session beginning in February.No sooner had Stark spoken, when Governor Kotek called for lawmakers to “redirect, repeal, and rebuild” the transportation bill, admitting that “thousands of Oregonians across the state have made their point.”As designed, the Oregon System earned the Governor's attention.So what's next? The Bill's Chief Petitioners say a full repeal isn't the best answer as it would gut the good parts, re-institute tolling, and halt the audit of ODOT.In any case, the Governor and her supermajority are back where they started one year ago, unable to govern and unable to carry out the state's most basic functions: to maintain roads and bridges—the stuff all of us need and care about.Two things—a lack of imagination in spending solutions and a narrow fixation on collecting more taxes—make up a mindset where nothing can be done unless voters pay more for less—more for gas taxes, more for fees, more for dying transit, and more for fewer roads and fewer lanes for cars.While New York's socialist mayor touts the “warmth of collectivist action” — taxpayers in Oregon were nearly condemned to the cold gulag of blistering tax increases and service decreases. That is, until a quarter-million voters decided to light a fire, ignited by the spark of individual freedom.

Gas tax referral officially makes the ballot for Nov: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/12/oregonians-wont-see-gas-tax-transportation-fee-hikes-in-january-as-opponents-secure-enough-signatures-to-send-issue-to-ballot.html 7 conservative wins in OR for 2025 https://oregoncatalyst.com/93529-7-conservative-wins-oregon-2025.html The left's top 25 lies in 2025: https://thefederalist.com/2025/12/29/the-lefts-top-25-lies-of-2025/ 10 biggest media hoaxes of 2025: https://thefederalist.com/2025/12/31/here-are-the-10-biggest-media-hoaxes-of-2025/ Intel picks former Trump official to VP post: https://oregoncatalyst.com/93520-intel-picks-trump-aide-top-post.html OR gets nearly 200M for rural health care: Fishwrap omits reasons for Medicaid cuts like illegals and able bodied workers kicked off: https://www.oregonlive.com/health/2025/12/feds-give-oregon-nearly-200m-to-shore-up-rural-health-care.html TSA agent witnessed at least a billion in cash being flown out of Minneapolis airport by Somali men: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV8Wu0tblkY&t=20s WA state Somali daycare fraud video: https://x.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2006125721501008048 Walz attacks Trump after suspension of all Minnesota day care funds: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/12/tim-walz-attacks-president-trump-latest-response-somali/  

Victory for common sense: Kotax gas tax repeal petitions tops 250,900 turned into SOS: https://oregoncatalyst.com/93513-petition-tops-quarter-million-final-turn.html Nominees for worst politician, scandal and waste by Taxpayers Association: https://oregoncatalyst.com/93497-nominees-2025-tax-awards-worst-politician-scandal-waste.html Historic job cuts in OR because??? https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2025/12/oregons-year-of-layoffs-2025s-historic-job-cuts-are-shaking-the-states-economy.html OR loosens voter registration rules: https://seattlered.com/oregon/oregon-voter-registration-change/4115813 Somali fraud explodes: TSA whistleblower says 1Billion in cash left at Minneapolis airport by Somali men last 5 years: https://rumble.com/v73mxz8-bombshell-tsa-whistleblower-somali-men-left-1-billion-in-cash-at-minneapoli.html?mref=1wxk5&mc=ehuil Somali daycare fraud videos: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/12/must-watch-surveillance-footage-reveals-somali-daycare-fraud/ Don't be surprised when Somali pirates imported to America plunder you: https://revolver.news/2025/12/if-you-import-100k-pirates-dont-be-surprised-when-they-plunder-you-dry/ If happening in MN/WA is it happening here in OR? Elon says it's fraud maxxing: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/12/not-just-minnesota-elon-musk-reacts-as-internet/  

Dems playing rope a dope with R's by saying they are gonna repeal Kotax's gas tax increase if R's will work with them: https://www.sweethomenews.com/confronted-by-a-grassroots-backlash-democrats-consider-repealing-unpopular-gas-tax-hike/ Coast Guard only wants IBR comments from people who will use the bridge for maritime traffic and not the rest of us. Is the fix in? https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/12/us-coast-guard-seeks-public-comment-on-new-interstate-5-bridge-but-not-from-everyone.html  

This week, we're discussing our official new city administrator, the reason the state's new gas tax is now on hold, the latest local government declaring an emergency over Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity, and much more in our news lightning round. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this midweek round-up is our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today's Episode: City Council Hires Raymond Lee As Next City Administrator [Willamette Week] Local Homelessness Prevention Could See $21 Million Funding Bump [Portland Mercury] Oregon Tax Opponents Turn in 'Nearly 200,000′ Signatures [OPB] Ethics Commission Investigates Progressive Portland City Councilors Over August Retreat [Oregonian] Multnomah County Declares Emergency in Response to ICE Enforcement [Fox12] Bring Erik Téllez Home to His Family [GoFundMe] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you enjoyed this interview with Janessa White, the Director & General Manager of Simply Eloped, learn more here.  Learn more about the sponsors of this December 17th episode: Portland Spirit PaintCare Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off PGE

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Union members supporting stop the gas tax petition: Their cost of living is going up also: https://oregoncatalyst.com/92987-union-members-stop-gas-tax-petition.html Skeptical Fishwrap headline hurts Dems/Kotax if we help people connect the dots: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/12/oregon-leaders-pledge-to-make-the-state-more-business-friendly-but-offer-few-specifics.html Even lib OPB admits economy not working: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/12/08/oregon-economy-state-leaders-job-business/ OR's budget crisis is Kotax's fault, not Trump's: https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/12/opinion-oregons-budget-crisis-didnt-start-in-washington-it-started-here-at-home.html ODOT still hiring winter maintenance workers: they know they are gonna get money from Legislature soon: https://katu.com/news/local/odot-continues-hiring-winter-maintenance-positions-with-funding-in-limbo-department-of-transportation-oregon-portland-salem-snow-ice-severe-weather-icy-plow-jobs-unemployment-no-tax-oregon

No Tax petition gets 180,000 signatures at least: https://www.nrtoday.com/news/no-tax-oregon-referendum-petition-passes-180-000-signatures-what-comes-next/article_40c3b0f4-18bc-4a92-bc8a-dd8dcb3e0d4a.html ODOT warns more homeless if tax increase repealed: https://oregoncatalyst.com/92947-odot-warns-highway-homeless-camps-truth.html Coal free nations and have highest electricity rates: https://oregoncatalyst.com/92959-spot-coalfree-nation-chart-oregon.html Somali non profit in Maine using taxpayer financing for  private army in Somalia: https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/1997637222112076179 Taxpayers are paying for Somali's and others not to assimilate: https://thefederalist.com/2025/12/08/american-taxpayers-are-paying-somalis-millions-to-not-assimilate/ ObamaCare scam: 9 out of 10 fake enrollees get subsidized coverage that goes to insurance companies: https://thefederalist.com/2025/12/08/report-obamacare-exchange-kept-9-out-of-10-fake-enrollees-on-subsidized-coverage/ Narco terrorist boats are not covered under international maritime law or UNCLOS signatories: they are pirates: https://x.com/nettermike/status/1997765685922136281 UNCLOS treaty: https://www.unclos.org/?trk=public_post-text 

Show 15-49 Summary: We talk with Oregon State Rep., Ed Diehl, about the phenomenal No Gas Tax petition effort to get insight on why it's been so successful, with nearly double their goal and well ahead of schedule. We also get a behind-the-scenes look at what insiders said why it would never work, and the … Read More Read More The post 15-49 Democrats Starting to Panic? No Gas Tax Blowing up Oregon Dems appeared first on The I Spy Radio Show.

Mike Lomas and Glenn Wiggle are back with a no-BS breakdown of the biggest political and economic messes of the week. From the nonstop “climate crisis” narrative and the hypocrisy of banks funding luxury coastal developments, to the explosion of illegal voting concerns and the shocking release of violent offenders back onto city streets, the guys dig into the stories corporate media won't touch. They hit election integrity, judicial accountability, failed progressive policies in major cities, and the growing frustration with both parties' refusal to act. Plus, they wrap with why financial planning software actually matters and why accountability for COVID-era failures is long overdue.(00:03:11) Environmental Challenges: The Illusion of Solvability(00:05:19) Contradictory Funding in Climate-Vulnerable Regions(00:08:44) Ensuring Fair and Transparent Democratic Elections(00:22:22) Judicial Accountability for Releasing Dangerous Offenders(00:23:06) Releasing Dangerous Offenders in Urban Areas(00:31:12) Debate Over Property Taxes and Gas Tax(00:36:33) Accountability Platform for Judicial Decisions(00:43:45) Tailored Financial Guidance Through Planning Software(00:48:05) COVID Vaccine Trial Accountability: Crimes Against Humanity(00:48:22) Advocating for a Third Party Solution

Caesars was just fined $7.8 million by the Gaming Control Board for turning a blind to an illegal bookie laundering money at their property — for years. Why did it take so long? Plus, why the County renewed a gas tax and the curious case of the sole opposing vote, and with SantaCon on the horizon — is it time to put holiday festivities back on the other side of Thanksgiving where they belong? Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman, along with Nevada Current reporter Michael MJ Lyle, discuss. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 21st episode: Simply Eloped UNLV Performing Arts Center Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Sign across Oregon tomorrow to gather signatures on the Kotax gas tax increase repeal: www.notaxor.com Kotax is so desperate for positive media she resigns again SB243 another gun restriction bill: https://oregoncatalyst.com/92488-kotek-resigns-gun-control-bill-extra-hype.html Brock-Smith hits Kotax on her EO that raises cost of living: https://oregoncatalyst.com/92478-sen-brock-smith-koteks-enviroorder-creates-unaffordability-families.html TriMet cuts more bus service cause they know the bailout they want will be repealed: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/11/20/trimet-layoff-budget-gap/ OR substance abuse providers want more money while not producing results: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/11/20/boulder-care-ohsu-substance-use-tol/ Rep Elmer on 7.5M of your money to fund abortions at 270 Planned Parenthood locations in OR https://oregoncatalyst.com/92450-rep-elmer-7m-emergency-funds-planned-parenthood.html  

Have people woke up in Oregon? https://www.sweethomenews.com/editorial-oregon-citizens-waking-up/ Lars nails it: Broken  promises and Tina's chickens come home to roost: https://www.larslarson.com/broken-promises-and-tinas-chickens-come-home-to-roost/ Signing locations all over the state list here: https://notaxor.com/sign/ Former Gov Kulongoski wants open primaries and top two candidates with 2 constitutional amendments: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/former-governor-kulongoski-leads-campaign-open-up-oregon-primaries/283-83edf09d-7a2c-4851-a142-f9a73f759cf0 

Former Sen Linthicum weekly interviewNearly 60,000 signatures gathered in 4 days to repeal Kotax's unnecessary massive cost of living increasing gas tax: www.notaxor.com Homeless industrial complex groups crying about losing federal funds cause they aren't solving the problem:  https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/11/oregon-homeless-service-groups-say-trumps-overhaul-of-key-housing-program-will-exclude-them-from-funding.html  Did Drazan cut another back room deal for her successor in the House? https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/11/oregons-political-shuffle-continues-as-small-business-owner-steps-into-legislative-role.html 

Kotax repeal Petitions are circulating so contact the team to get them so you can join the fun! https://stopthegastax.com/ Salem urinal fishwrap paper tries to spin the repeal effort: https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/13/oregon-gas-tax-referendum-effort-to-begin-collecting-signatures/87198690007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z116928p001350c001350d00----v116928b0069xxd116965&gca-ft=113&gca-ds=sophi&tbref=hp Rumor is Kotax fled to Hawaii so no media can ask her daming questions about the repeal effort: https://oregoncatalyst.com/92277-rumor-gov-kotek-left-hawaii.html ORTL wins big in 9th Circus Court of Appeals. https://oregoncatalyst.com/92305-oregon-life-wins-ninth-circuit.html Judge says ICE random license plate checks that lead to detentions are illegal: https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/11/ices-random-license-plate-checks-in-oregon-lead-to-unlawful-detention-judge-says.html NV Supreme court reopens Trump 2020 electors criminal case despite Trump pardons: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/11/nevada-supreme-court-revives-trump-2020-alternate-electors/  

Kotax gas tax increase repeal petitions to be released today: get signed up! https://notaxor.com/ or https://stopthegastax.com/ Is it MAGA that Trump is importing foreign workers cause we don't have enough talent? https://x.com/IngrahamAngle/status/1988417984197534039 Trump is out of touch with MAGA on this issue and allowing 600K Chinese student spies into America: https://x.com/Savsays/status/1988436836776042897 Another video on the issue: https://rumble.com/v71kcy0-trump-attempts-to-explain-how-bringing-in-600k-students-from-communist-chin.html?mref=8g74p&mc=1tbdj Legal migration is as bad as illegal migration: https://thefederalist.com/2025/11/12/mamdanis-victory-proves-mass-legal-migration-is-just-as-dangerous-as-illegal-migration/ Blast from the past on the lie that was Obamacare: https://x.com/Real_RobN/status/1987623487775855018 County ordered to pay 112M to illegals by Fed judge: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/11/suffolk-county-ordered-pay-112-million-hundreds-illegal/ SCOTUS to decide next week on Trump's deployment of NG to protect ICE facilities: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/11/supreme-court-set-decide-if-trump-can-control/ 

Honored Veterans Day 2025: https://www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/opinion_free/commentary---united-in-service-united-in-gratitude-honoring-oregon-s-veterans/article_dc6fb905-a384-588b-99c0-5cc74e736e18.html Actor Gary Sinise helps veterans with PTSD: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/11/hero-actor-gary-sinise-helping-build-creative-center/ ProTax signs the bill quietly: Why? https://oregoncatalyst.com/92212-sneaky-kotek-secretly-signs-gas-tax-23-paperwork-delay-begins.html Tina ProTax secretly signs her un necessary cost of living increasing gas tax bill: https://www.kgw.com/video/news/local/the-story/kotek-signs-stopgap-transportation-bill-republicans-file-petition-to-refer-gas-tax-hike-to-voters/283-2aa539f9-e45b-4490-a0b5-979b13552e20 Sign up to gather signatures so we the people can vote on ProTax's unnecessary gas tax increase bill: https://notaxor.com/ SCOTUS to decide if mail in ballots can be received past election day for federal elections: https://notaxor.com/ TX AG sues leftist group for registering illegals to vote: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-sues-radical-activist-organization-unlawfully-registering-illegals-vote 

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - The Strathcona Regional District will not use $28,000 of its gas tax funds to help the Cortes Island Food Bank. At their October 22, 2025 meeting, 7 of the 14 district directors voted against a motion to fund the food bank. Directors opposed to the motion were concerned about the potential impact that supporting a third party organization could have on future SRD applications for gas tax funding. As Chief Administrative Officer David Leitch explained, “  I'm not saying $28,000 is a dealbreaker. I don't honestly believe it is, but moving forward, I don't think we can take the same approach when the number is $200,000 or $500,000.” “If you're giving your gas tax money to third parties, are you saying you don't have any infrastructure need yourself?” Mark Vonesch, Regional Director for Cortes Island, responded,  “One of the challenges on Cortes is that we don't have SRD capital projects to invest gas tax lending. So we do have to take these extra steps to be able to provide it through a third party.” “I spoke with one of the folks involved with the food bank today, and they said that over the last three years, usage has gone up by a hundred percent every year. That's a lot of seniors, folks that are on pensions and really limited incomes. One of the interesting things he mentioned was that there's a mental health component to this as well, and that when folks get access to good healthy food and have some stability around food security, that really impacts other parts their life, including reducing the likelihood to need medical support and other costs to government systems. This is a grant request for $28,000 to help them finish this.”

New website to repeal Kotax's un necessary gas tax increase: https://stopthegastax.com/Fed's demand PPD turn over protest data under 2014 use of force agreement: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/10/feds-demand-portland-turn-over-protest-data-say-city-is-violating-key-use-of-force-agreement.html Feds testify PPD failed to protect ICE building: https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/10/federal-officials-testify-portland-police-failed-to-protect-ice-building-amid-protests.html Forest Service to reshape spotted owl rules: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/10/30/forest-service-restarts-effort-change-pacific-northwest-forest-policy/ Fish and wildlife to spend 1.3B to shoot barred owls: https://x.com/dogeai_gov/status/1983558397132714143 Congressman Donalds to impeach Judge Boasberg for violating fed law by signing off on spying on US Republican Senators: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/10/2-6-29/ Boasberg's gag order violated Fed law: https://thefederalist.com/2025/10/31/boasbergs-senate-spying-gag-order-violated-federal-law/ Trump wants GOP Senate to eliminate filibuster rule: https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/trump-urges-gop-lawmakers-to-eliminate-senate-filibuster-to-end-shutdown-5937702?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1  

Sign up to circulate gas tax repeal petitions: https://notaxor.com/Boots across Oregon recall Kotax caravan and rally tomorrow at 1pm. https://www.oregonforthepeople.com/ Billions in homeless waste being investigated by CA Trump US Attorney: How about Oregon?  https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/10/trump-appointed-u-s-attorney-california-begins-investigating/ No Kings protest in NYC https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/10/shocker-no-kings-protest-new-york-city-saturday/Non Citzen convicted of welfare fraud: https://oregoncatalyst.com/91631-noncitizen-16-stole-24m-food.htmlOR Department of Corrections violates OR law by releasing murderers and rapists early without notifying prosecutors and victims: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/10/hundreds-of-oregon-prisoners-see-sentences-shaved-by-days-even-years-under-new-court-ruling.html OR sues Trump again for terminating 7B solar grants: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/10/hundreds-of-oregon-prisoners-see-sentences-shaved-by-days-even-years-under-new-court-ruling.html 

Alex McHaddad joins us this week on Crosstabs. We had a an interesting conversations on the happenings around Oregon. Especially with ICE facility in Portland and League of Oregon Cities conferences… * ORP Meeting* National guard deployment (Friday night)* Trump deploys Oregon, then California, then Texas, supposedly blocked on all now at least in Oregon* League of Oregon Cities conference• Gas Tax referral This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio

Barry Wells of La Center says Washington's rising gas taxes and hidden carbon costs from the Climate Commitment Act are unfairly straining drivers, small businesses, and rural communities, calling for transparency and reform. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-washingtons-gas-tax-burden-is-out-of-control/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #BarryWells #WashingtonGasTax #ClimateCommitmentAct #EnergyPolicy #Transparency #ClarkCounty #LaCenter

Governor Tina Kotek has called a special session of the legislature to secure more funding for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). She wants to raise gas taxes by six cents per gallon, double vehicle registration fees, and increase titling fees.The governor claims that ODOT revenue has been declining due to improved fuel economy of cars, but comprehensive annual reports online show the opposite, as does the Legislative Revenue Office presentation. In 2024 gas tax revenue hit an all-time high of $652 million, as nearly did registration and titling fees ($550 million) and weight and mile fees ($455 million). Total ODOT revenue increased by 30 percent between 2018 and 2024 while debt service increased 41 percent and is growing. The debt is not scheduled to be retired until 2049.It's not a revenue problem; it's a spending problem.First, since 2001, as part of the Oregon Transportation Investment Act bond program (OTIA), the legislature has forced ODOT to spend most new gas tax monies on construction projects while ignoring highway maintenance. Thus, while gas tax revenue has increased, the amount going to operations has decreased.Secondly, the legislature voted to sell nearly $4 billion in bonds backed by gas tax revenues. As a result, ODOT paid $358 million out of the gas tax revenues toward debt service last year compared to only $70 million in 2007.To paraphrase Warren Buffett, debt service is the tapeworm eating 55 percent of ODOT's gas tax money.When legislators meet on August 29th, they should repeal gas tax restrictions put in place by OTIA Programs I, II and III. They should also pay down ODOT's remaining bond debt of $3.9 billion with lottery funds. This would free up gas tax revenue to be spent on road maintenance and set a course correction ODOT and the people of Oregon need.  

Chuck Schumer's imaginary friends. Now Seminole County voted to hike gas tax..is there no end to the ways government has its hands in our pockets? New chain of command in DC. Traffic fines based on income prevalent in Europe. Congress trying to ban stock deals amongst acting members of Congress. Your texts and talkbacks on today's topics.

On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Thomas Wasson is joined by Justin Martin (@supertrucker). We're talking about some of the biggest headlines in freight, including Marten's sale of its intermodal unit to HubGroup, Warren Buffett's denial of BNSF merger rumors, and the ATA's proposal to replace the gas tax with a vehicle registration fee. We're also joined by a great lineup of guests: Steve Sykora, Customer and Partner Acquisition Lead at Bosch in North America, joins us to talk about the Bosch Mobility Platform, the latest trends in fleet maintenance, and how their FleetME solution can help fleets increase revenue. Dr. Gina Anderson, CEO of Luma Brighter Learning, is here to break down how adults learn and how organizations can create training that genuinely changes behavior. Hugo Beltran, CEO of Genesis Equip You, discusses the challenges facing small to midsize fleets and how his company is providing them with tailored financing and high-quality equipment to help them grow. Plus, we'll tell you how you can win a 36-inch Blackstone griddle! Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Thomas Wasson is joined by Justin Martin (@supertrucker). We're talking about some of the biggest headlines in freight, including Marten's sale of its intermodal unit to HubGroup, Warren Buffett's denial of BNSF merger rumors, and the ATA's proposal to replace the gas tax with a vehicle registration fee. We're also joined by a great lineup of guests: Steve Sykora, Customer and Partner Acquisition Lead at Bosch in North America, joins us to talk about the Bosch Mobility Platform, the latest trends in fleet maintenance, and how their FleetME solution can help fleets increase revenue. Dr. Gina Anderson, CEO of Luma Brighter Learning, is here to break down how adults learn and how organizations can create training that genuinely changes behavior. Hugo Beltran, CEO of Genesis Equip You, discusses the challenges facing small to midsize fleets and how his company is providing them with tailored financing and high-quality equipment to help them grow. Plus, we'll tell you how you can win a 36-inch Blackstone griddle! Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Foosh's birthday! 37 is when you turn down trouble! Conway's first Dodger game. Clayton Kershaw to get his 3000th strikeout! Holiday & Dodger traffic with Angel. Did he? evidently Diddy did not // Michael Monks, L.A. City Council to crack down on bus tours of Pacific Palisades And L.A. City Council ban the “N” and “C” words // Senator Tony Strickland on the new gas tax and travel for the 4th of July weekend // Dodgers and CLayton Kershaw making history. 

A variety of new state laws are now in effect. One of the biggest changes folks will see in their daily lives is a higher gas tax.Then, today marks what would have been Medgar Wiley Evers' 100th birthday. We hear from a journalist attending a celebration for the Evers' birthday, as well as Evers' daughter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gas prices are down across the country… except in Washington. A rap duo lead an antisemitic chant at the Glastonbury music festival in England over the weekend. Truck drivers are upset at a new Trump executive order that they must learn English. The Trump admin is also suing LA for its sanctuary policies. // Big Local: SeaTac is calling off its 4th of July fireworks show. One of the Issaquah homeowners being sued by King County for cutting down trees says it was for safety reasons. The Tacoma News Tribune is getting to the bottom of who took down pride flags on a Pierce County bridge. // You Pick the Topic: Actress Charlize Theron ripped into Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s lavish wedding over the weekend.

Tim shares highlights from the Santa Anita racetrack before diving into California's upcoming gas tax hike and what it means for your wallet. Then, a crime spree across LA County involving multiple store lootings during illegal street takeovers grabs Tim's attention. He wraps the hour with a look at skyrocketing concert ticket prices and the rise of surge pricing at live events.

California's gas tax is increasing today, it's just one of a few reasons you may to fill up sooner than later. For the first time in a century, the city of San Diego is charging for trash pick-up. Plus it's the final day for South Bay voters to cast their ballots in the race for county supervisor. NBC7's Steven Luke has what you need to know to start your Tuesday.

Illinois drivers will see a slight increase at the pump beginning Tuesday, as the state's gas tax is set to rise under a 2019 law that ties the annual hike to inflation.

Illinois drivers will see a slight increase at the pump beginning Tuesday, as the state's gas tax is set to rise under a 2019 law that ties the annual hike to inflation.

Illinois drivers will see a slight increase at the pump beginning Tuesday, as the state's gas tax is set to rise under a 2019 law that ties the annual hike to inflation.

Daughters of three civil rights leaders share how their parents shaped their lives while also fighting for racial equality.Then, a new gas tax goes into effect next week. An official with MDOT shares what that means for drivers.Plus, we talk with the new Medical Director for the Mississippi Department of Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this week's episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum tackles one of the biggest and most talked about issues in North Carolina — traffic. As a growing state, we are seeing all kinds of improved roads and many new designs, including roundabouts, diamond interchanges, and beyond.  N.C. State is a hotbed for a lot of the research that goes into these decisions. This week, Dr. Daniel Findley, Associate Director for the Institute of Transportation Research and Education at N.C. State, joins Tim to discuss those issues plus another enormous challenge surrounding the gas tax and funding roads.

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How tariffs are affecting Amazon’s ‘Prime Day.’ DHS Secretary Kristi Noem had her purse stolen by an illegal alien. Governor Bob Ferguson weighs whether or not he should sign the new gas tax into law. // LongForm: GUEST: SPOG President Mike Solan breaks down the latest hiring numbers. Plus, he responds to a peculiar complaint against a cop. // Quick Hit: Two stories that perfectly encapsulates the bias that plagues the news media.

The Jay Thomas Show from Monday April 28th, 2025.  Guests include Mike Ruud of the ND Retailers and ND Petroleum Council and your calls and emails.

Lawmakers in Olympia are advancing a new transportation package that would raise Washington's gas tax for the first time in nearly a decade. Get the full breakdown of what's in the bill and what's been dropped at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/6-cent-gas-tax-hike-central-to-new-transportation-deal-in-wa-legislature/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #transportation #gastax #WAlegislature #SenateBill5801

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5:03 – What’s Trending: The Washington State Senate voted to increase the gas tax. Tesla drivers in Western Washington are now seeking alternative electric vehicles. // LongForm: GUEST: Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank says he will not be hiring noncitizens. // Quick Hit: Will Trump seek a third term?

(The Center Square) – With the Washington state legislative session scheduled to adjourn one month from Thursday, lawmakers are getting down to the nitty-gritty work on massive budget proposals that will impact taxpayers. This week, majority party Democrats in the House and Senate unveiled competing transportation budget proposals. Both budgets call for increased gas taxes tied to inflation, and new fees to pay for ongoing projects and new priorities. The Senate plan calls for a 6 cents per gallon hike at the pump. That hike would bring the total state tax to 55.4 cents per gallon, before being tied to inflation. Beginning the following year, the state tax would then rise by 2% annually to account for inflation.

(NOTE: This episode is being posted two days early just in case we lose connectivity in the forecasted thunder/hailstorm later today.) Today, as travelers outside the Beaver State's borders know well, Oregon's roads are merely average, or maybe slightly above average, in terms of crowdedness and quality. Certainly other states tend to have more and wider interstate freeways. But you don't have to go too far back into the past to find a time when Oregon's highway system was something rather special. It's a legacy that goes all the way back to the dawn of motoring; when the Good Roads movement got started, it really took off in Oregon, starting in the early 1910s with the nationally famous Columbia Gorge Highway. But the true reason for the lion's share of Oregon's transformation into a midcentury motorist's paradise is much more prosaic: Our state was the first in the nation to levy a gasoline tax to fund its highway system. (Forest Grove, Washington County; 1910s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/2402b-0905b.oregon-highways-gas-tax-025.635.html)

Washington state lawmakers are considering HB 2043, a bill that would increase the gas tax, add vehicle fees, and tie future hikes to inflation—without requiring another vote. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-bill-would-put-gas-tax-vehicle-fee-increases-on-automatic-pilot/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #transportation #gasprices #HB2043 #WATraffic #washingtonstate

Washingtonians should get ready to pay even more for gas prices. Exclusive: City of Shoreline responds to “Coffee with a Cop” controversy. We learned more today about the leaked Signal chat from Trump’s national security team. // Bob Ferguson reversed parole decision of Timothy Pauley. The Trump Administration has offered another reason to deport pro-Hamas protester Mahmoud Khalil. // Jason is excited about a new action flick. The Seattle Times lobbed a ridiculous attack against Trump.

Washington state lawmakers propose gas tax increases to address a significant transportation budget shortfall. The Senate suggests a 6-cent per gallon hike, while the House proposes a 9-cent increase, both aiming to generate substantial revenue over the next six years. These measures are intended to fund essential transportation projects and prevent delays. For a detailed analysis, read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/gas-tax-increases-key-to-fueling-washington-transportation-budgets/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa

(March 24, 2025)Amy King and joins Chris Merrill who is hosting Handel on the News all week. First deportation flight lands in Venezuela from US, after deal to resume repatriations. Chuck Schumer rejects call to step down as Senate Democratic Leader. Canada calls snap election for April 28. US looks to make headway on Trump's ceasefire hopes as Russia talks open in Saudi Arabia. California looks to eliminate gas tax, replace with road charge program.