North Carolina Suspends Gas Tax and Extends Dyed Diesel Waiver
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What happened
Governor Josh Stein signed a bill suspending North Carolina's 41-cent per gallon gas tax until the end of November. The measure also extends a waiver allowing the use of red-dyed diesel for farm machinery until the end of the year. State lawmakers approved the temporary tax relief measure nearly unanimously.
Why it matters
The suspension of the gas tax affects consumer costs and state revenue in North Carolina. Additionally, the extension of the dyed diesel waiver reduces input costs for farmers using farm machinery.
Who's involved
- Josh SteinGovernor who signed the bill suspending the state's gas tax.
- North CarolinaState where the gas tax suspension and diesel waiver apply.
- general assemblyLegislative body that approved the temporary tax relief measure.
Who could feel it
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- North CarolinaSpeculative
Consumers might see temporary changes in fuel prices and state revenue.
- North Carolina Department of TransportationSpeculative
The North Carolina Department of Transportation could see a reduction in primary revenue streams for infrastructure funding.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Stein signed the bill suspending the state gas tax.1 source
Stein signed the bill suspending the gas tax in North Carolina.1 source
Stein uses bill-signing for campaign; Democrats criticize gas tax proposal.1 source
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The entities involved
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North Carolina
state of the United States of America
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Josh Stein
American politician (born 1966)
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Democrats
Norwegian political party
Related events
- Governor Josh Stein is a political figure operating within the context of North Carolina.
- Governor Stein's veto decision in North Carolina is facing political criticism and a potential legislative override attempt.
- Josh Stein appeals a law recently passed by the North Carolina General Assembly.
- State lawmakers are regulating utility pricing and service in North Carolina, amid concerns over Duke Energy's rising costs.
- Josh Stein advocates for tax relief for North Carolinians and urged action regarding Buncombe County following election results.