
John Reitmeyer and Benjamin J. Hulac discuss the political and economic implications of suspending the gas tax

John Reitmeyer and Benjamin J. Hulac discuss the political and economic implications of suspending the gas tax
NJ Spotlight NewsHere’s what you need to know about the toll and gas tax increases
(AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)It’s not just the state’s gas tax. Tolls are up all over
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)New Jersey’s tax on every gallon of gas helps pay for transportation projects
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Motorists will pay 4.2 cents more a gallon starting Jan. 1
(NJ Spotlight News)Deadline nears for decision on raising – or lowering – state gas tax
(NJ Spotlight News)Gas tax increases, higher transit tolls and more add up
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)Motorists will pay 2.6 cents more a gallon starting next month
(AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)An announcement on the tax is expected by early December
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)At 42.3 cents per gallon, NJ tax is 8th-highest in nation

New law raises state gas tax roughly two cents annually for the next five years
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Money would maintain Transportation Trust Fund spending, enabling repairs to state’s network of roads, bridges and rail
NJ Spotlight NewsThe funds raised will go to replenish the state Transportation Trust Fund
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Bill approved by Assembly committee Monday also levies new fee for EVs
NJ Spotlight NewsThe charges are being sought to refuel the state's Transportation Trust Fund
(AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, File)Advocates express dismay over revenue proposals ahead of Murphy’s budget address next week
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) It’s a key question as reauthorization of state Transportation Trust Fund is due next year
(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)The 0.9-cent increase will go into effect in October, bringing the state’s per-gallon tax to 42.3 cents
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)The tax rate depends on analysis of gas consumption and gas-tax revenue

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