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North Carolina Suspends 41-Cent Gas Tax Until November 30

1 report, 1 independent Updated Wed 00:00
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What happened

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North Carolina lawmakers voted to suspend the state’s 41-cent gas tax until November 30. This suspension is estimated to cost $362 million. During the tax pause, state programs typically funded by the gas tax will receive revenue from the state’s Stabilization and Inflation reserve instead of the excise tax proceeds.

From carolinapublicpress.org

Why it matters

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The suspension directly impacts the state’s core revenue stream, which is the motor fuel excise tax. The state will divert funds from its reserve to maintain funding for road and environmental programs, such as the Highway Fund.

From carolinapublicpress.org

Who's involved

  • North CarolinaThe state implementing the tax suspension and fund diversion.
  • Destin HallAssumed the role of House Speaker in North Carolina.
  • Buck NewtonA lawmaker who commented on the budget plan, noting the ability to maintain infrastructure.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • North Carolina Department of TransportationSpeculative

    The North Carolina Department of Transportation might see its funding continuity maintained by the state reserve, though the source of the funds changes.

  • North CarolinaSpeculative

    North Carolina’s core revenue stream from the motor fuel excise tax could be temporarily suspended.

Possible ripples

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