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Oregon should raise the state gas tax to pay for roads and transit.
The Legislature passed a gas tax increase in 2025, and voters rejected it in a May 2026 referendum. The state transportation agency faces a budget gap for road maintenance and services.
Tina Kotek
This bill will help us keep state highways and local roads safe and open to traffic while preserving transit service and halting the pending layoffs of essential transportation staff.
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