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(March 17, 2026) Suspending gas tax, reducing refinery regulations pushed by two democrats running for CA governor. America now has more spas and gyms than stores selling actual stuff. Airbnb warns LA of ‘doomsday’ ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup. Home-building robots could help fix the housing crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on AirTalk: Half of California teachers plan to leave teaching (0:30) Unwritten rules of social media (28:59) Privacy concerns behind license plate readers (40:31) Gas tax suspension? (51:34) LA school updates (1:08:22) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

We'll hear what teachers and districts are saying as stikes hit Twin Rivers and Natomas. Plus, CalMatters reports on misconceptions surrounding gas tax study bill. Finally, LabRats debut hip hop opera next weekend.

Today on the Jimmy Barrett Show:The gas taxJimmy is out the next two days!

When asked about the gas tax Gov. Healey starts to pivot and blame President Trump for the high costs. Then, Brian Shortsleeve joins the show to discuss his call to suspend the gas tax.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

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Help stop MZ120 (SB1599) today! Follow these instructions and try to get signatures that will help the lawsuits to stop moving the date of Kotax's gas tax increase:  We have a March 12th deadline, please follow the instructions to submit your argument.=================================To submit an argument against Measure 120 (No Gas Tax), please follow the steps below: 1) Create ORESTAR account OregonVotes.gov 2) Click on ORESTAR Login or Sign Up (near the bottom)3) On left side, Click on Sign Up Now4) Fill out the required profile information (your name, contact details, etc.). 5) Your Selected Applications: ORESTAR (Elections Reporting) Look for this under the  "Additional Applications" section Submit6) Next page just click Submit7)  Yea, you are now registered Click on the ORESTAR link8) Now you are in the Private Workshop. Click on Submit New Filling - Click on Files Voters Pamphlet Statement/Argument Select Measure Argument and  Petition Filing FILE VOTER'S PAMPHLET (9) STATEMENT/ARGUMENT Choose Measure Argument & Petition FilingFill-in Measure as 120 and click on Argument.against. Then click on NEXT at top of page.10) Write an argument and Choose SUBMIT FILING when done.Please note typically you need to have 500 signatures to put this in the voter's pamphlet. We are requesting you file it anyway as there just isn't time to get the signatures to back these arguments. Let's flood the Secretary of State with our arguments. Cloward and Piven! You can find lots of arguments on the Testimony presented on HB 3991https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025S1/Measures/Testimony/HB3991 NBC poll shows that ICE is more popular than the Democrats: https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2026/03/09/why-this-nbc-poll-on-dems-and-ice-is-flat-out-hilarious-n2672503   Trump follows through and isn't TACO: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/trumps-iran-taco-gambit-feint-move-win/ 

Today, we're looking into the wild drama surrounding the only Oregonian in President Trump's Cabinet, the legal fights and political fallout over the gas tax bill, and a neighborhood clinic that's closing after being bought by a healthcare mega-corporation. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week's Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own newsletter editor, Rachel Monahan. Discussed in today's episode: Democrats' Bill Altering Oregon Gas Tax Vote Is Illegal, Lawsuit Claims [OPB] Labor Secretary's Top Aides Forced Out [New York Times] The Death of a Portland Clinic [Willamette Week] 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 6th episode Discover Newport Neo Home Loans

Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews.  Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Committee kills gas tax cut bill, surprising leadership -- Rep. Mike Petersen's "Parental Access to Medical Records" -- Rep. Thompson wants a statewide student housing study

Senate passes gas tax vote election day change: https://ktvz.com/news/government-politics/2026/02/23/oregon-senate-passes-bill-to-reschedule-gas-tax-referral-to-may-despite-gop-opposition-next-stop-is-the-house/ House R's boycott afternoon session slowing the vote on SB1599: https://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/23/house-republicans-boycot-oregon-legislature/ Kalshi market wild swings between Drazan and Diehl: https://oregoncatalyst.com/94918-chart-market-predictions-show-wild-duel-drazan-diehl.html Jason Kropf resigns from his powerful House judiciary committee chairmanship over his alleged bullying of fellow Dem Tran: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/02/democratic-lawmaker-resigns-from-committee-that-could-review-his-behavior-as-republicans-boycott-oregon-house.html Trump's profound opportunity tonight at the SOTU speech: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/02/democratic-lawmaker-resigns-from-committee-that-could-review-his-behavior-as-republicans-boycott-oregon-house.html Hypocrite NY City mayor Mamdani demands ID to shovel snow, but not to vote: https://thefederalist.com/2026/02/24/new-york-democrats-demand-id-to-shovel-snow-but-not-to-vote/ 

February 23rd, 2026

Gov. Cox, Utah lawmakers spar with Trump admin over sports betting and AI rules -- Utah backs down on gas tax feud with Idaho 

In this episode, we cover the major consolidation in ocean shipping as Hapag-Lloyd agrees to⁠ acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services⁠ in a deal valued at $4.2 billion. This acquisition includes the creation of a new entity to manage security-critical vessels and is expected to be finalized by the end of the year. We also discuss the growing political opposition to the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. A coalition of attorneys general is calling on the Department of Justice⁠ to intervene in the deal⁠, arguing that the creation of a rail behemoth will harm competition and drive up costs. Finally, we look at new federal legislation that aims to bring relief to truckers by⁠ capping state fuel taxes⁠ at 50 cents per gallon. States like California and Pennsylvania that do not comply could face significant cuts to their federal highway funding if the bill passes. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we cover the major consolidation in ocean shipping as Hapag-Lloyd agrees to acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in a deal valued at $4.2 billion. This acquisition includes the creation of a new entity to manage security-critical vessels and is expected to be finalized by the end of the year. We also discuss the growing political opposition to the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. A coalition of attorneys general is calling on the Department of Justice to intervene in the deal, arguing that the creation of a rail behemoth will harm competition and drive up costs. Finally, we look at new federal legislation that aims to bring relief to truckers by capping state fuel taxes at 50 cents per gallon. States like California and Pennsylvania that do not comply could face significant cuts to their federal highway funding if the bill passes. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gas tax election date change bill moves out of committee: https://oregoncatalyst.com/94666-gas-tax-bill-moves-kicker-bill-2-voter-age-change.html Latest Democrat scheme  to take create candidate slush fund for Kotax: Limited abundance: https://oregoncatalyst.com/94664-hb-4084-limited-abundance-agenda.html Inflation is down sharply this morning: Tariffs aren't hurting consumers: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/13/cpi-inflation-report-january-2026.html   

When is a tax not a tax? Apparently, when it is a levy, except it seems sometimes a levy is not a levy either. That was the coalition's contention at Parliament today as it pushes ahead with plans to build a new liquefied natural gas import facility - funded by a charge levied on the electricity companies. Labour has labelled it a "gas tax" which will drive up power bills - but the government insists it will actually reduce them. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch reports.

Dems want a 300M tax increase on OR small businesses:  https://www.koin.com/nwpolitics/potential-cons-with-oregon-bill-trying-to-disconnect-from-big-beautiful-bill/ Gas Tax repeal testimony: 3,800 oppose and only 43 support: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Testimony/SB1599 Highlights from gas tax scam hearing: https://oregoncatalyst.com/94576-highlights-gas-tax-hearing.html Tone Deaf Dems introduce bill to raise you cost of living by taxing oil companies to fund a climate superfund: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Testimony/SB1599 Digging the PERS deficit deeper: Dems payback the unions by adding more public safety workers into early retirement: https://www.wweek.com/news/state/2026/02/08/lawmakers-consider-raising-retirement-benefits-for-some-public-safety-workers/ Vulgar and shocking translation of Bad Bunny's Spanish words: Congressman calls for FCC to take action against him, NFL https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/02/lawmaker-calls-fcc-take-action-after-bad-bunnys/ 

SB1599 the gas tax vote swap was hidden for a while so you couldn't make comment against it. https://oregoncatalyst.com/94485-sb-1599-swaps-gas-tax-vote-hidden-public.html SB1599 Here is active link to make comment now as soon as a meeting is scheduled:  https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Testimony/JSRP Should illegals who have been here decades be allowed to become Americans rather than deported? https://rumble.com/v75dinc-every-illegal-alien-needs-to-be-deported-not-just-the-worst-of-the-worst.html?mref=8g74p&mc=1tbdj Govt Waste: Portland leaders may raid their Climate Fund to keep the Blazers in Portland: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/02/portland-leaders-look-to-citys-cash-rich-climate-fund-to-help-keep-trail-blazers-in-town.html  

Should OR Republican legislators slow down the session so Dems don't have time to move gas tax repeal election date? https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/01/oregon-democrats-must-act-quickly-to-place-gas-tax-repeal-on-may-ballot-secretary-of-state-says.html KATU poll: 84% reject kicker steal: https://oregoncatalyst.com/94310-84-reject-legislatures-plan-raid-kicker-refund-online-poll.html Billions spent on homeless in OR and it grew by 35% last year: https://oregoncatalyst.com/94300-billions-homeless-35.html Homelessness trending down in US but not in OR: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/01/homelessness-is-likely-trending-down-nationally-not-in-oregon.html DHS now offering illegals $2,600 and a free flight home: saves us tons of money: https://x.com/DHSgov/status/2016895448644976835 Don Lemon arrested: https://thelibertydaily.com/federal-agents-arrest-don-lemon-church-storming-incident/ Trump sues IRS/Treasury for 10Billion cause they leaked his tax returns: https://economiccollapse.report/trump-sues-irs-treasury-department-for-10-billion-over-alleged-tax-return-leaks/   

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Next week, Oregon lawmakers are heading into a short, five-week legislative session with a very long to-do list. At the top of it is how to keep the state's transportation system from falling apart. Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking with Dirk VanderHart, OPB's state politics and government reporter. He's going to help us make sense of the options, the legal chaos, and what else lawmakers are trying to squeeze into this short session. 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. Learn more about the sponsor of this January 27th episode: The Ascent by Christopher Walker

Kotax's CYA admission of mistake with her gas tax increase: 89% oppose vote date swap: https://oregoncatalyst.com/94152-kotek-admits-mistake-89-oppose-gas-tax-vote-swap.html Who's running for Gov? https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/01/incumbent-state-lawmakers-jan-6-rioter-who-is-running-for-oregon-governor.html Candidates forum at WLN Jan 31st: https://wlnexecdir.wixsite.com/wstlbtnet ODOT outlines job cuts but not non effective spending: https://katu.com/news/politics/odot-outlines-potential-job-cuts-to-tackle-a-242m-budget-gap-amid-funding-uncertainty-oregon-transportation-roads-maintenance-drivers-politics-local-kotek-community-republicans-democrats  

Rep. Tom Smith (R-Corbin) files HB 370—a 38% gas tax hike over two years, plus automatic increases up to 5% every year after. Your wallet at the pump is going to take a hit if this isn't stopped.In this video, I dismantle Tom's "reasoning" and show why it's completely flawed. Too many years in government leaves a politician clueless about life as a normal, taxpaying Kentuckian.Kentucky's driver's license system is a nightmare: brutal wait times, long drives to regional offices, and that shocking bribery scandal where illegal immigrants got IDs for cash. SB 7 is moving fast to let counties handle renewals (with a $25 fee)—but critics slam it as a weak half-measure that doesn't fix the core problems. I expose what's blocking real reform, highlight other bills out there, and lay out my straightforward solution.Finally: A bill cracking down on cell phone use while driving is gaining steam. Does it go too far into nanny-state territory? I'll break it down.

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/  

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

California explores road usage charge to replace gas tax amid rise in electric vehicles Please Subscribe + Rate & Review Philip Teresi on KMJ wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Philip Teresi is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi, Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

Add that to the Bullet train tax and the refinery closures and get ready for 8 dollar gas!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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?

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.