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![]() | 4/26/2005 Washington State Hikes Gas TaxIn the midst of already record gas prices, Washington State will increase the price at the pump. Despite record-high gas prices averaging $2.50 a gallon, Washington state lawmakers will add 9.5 cents to the existing 28-cent gas tax over four years. The tax hike begins in July with a 3 cent-per-gallon increase. Governor Christine Gregoire said she will the increase into law.
In total, Washington residents will pay an additional $8.6 billion at the pump with the money divided among projects throughout the state. Although sold as a road-improvement tax, a significant portion of the funds wi ... | ||
![]() | 4/25/2005 Wales: 70% Increase in Camera Tickets, 20% More DeathsNorth Wales sees dramatic spike in speed camera tickets and a higher death toll. | ||
![]() | 4/25/2005 Berkeley Residents Ticketed for Honking at ProtestA Berkeley, California review board will examine whether honking at protests should be allowed. | ||
![]() | 4/23/2005 More UK Speed Cameras BurnedMore speed cameras in London, Cheddar Valley and Peterborough, UK were destroyed this week. | ||
![]() | 4/22/2005 Illinois Senate Votes to Ban License Plate Covers and SpraysThe Illinois state Senate voted to outlaw the sale and use of photo-blocking license plate covers. |
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