A Missouri Lawmaker from Rocheport says that Missouri needs a gas tax increase.
Republican State Representative Chuck Bayse says his constituents overwhelmingly favor an increase in the gas tax. He says I-70 and rural roads “need a lot of attention.” Missouri has not increased its gas tax since 1996.
The Senate Transportation Committee chairman has filed legislation to increase it from 17 to 19 cents. It is estimated that the increase would raise 144 million dollars annually for transportation alone.
