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Louisiana's gas tax cannot meet state's road and bridge needs, audit says

Por: The Advocate Politics September 17, 2022

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Revenue from Louisiana's gasoline tax is insufficient to meet the state's road and bridge needs, Legislative Auditor Michael Waguespack said in a report issued Tuesday.Waguespack noted that the state's 20-cents-per-gallon gas tax has not been changed since 1990 and is not indexed for inflation, like it is in 22 other states, including Arkansas, Alabama and Florida.He also said nearly $310 million had to be redirected over a... + full article



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