Ohio Senate votes to raise state gas tax by six cents

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Ohio Senate votes to raise state gas tax by six cents

The Ohio Senate has voted yes on a proposal to raise the state's gas tax by six cents. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine along with leaders from the state's Department of transportation, public safety and the Highway Patrol are disappointed with the legislation which came in at 12 cents less than the 18 cent gas tax he is calling for. DeWine says the proposed tax won't cut it in getting dangerous roads and bridges fixed. "We have it within our hands in the nex...

Source: Ohio Senate votes to raise state gas tax by six cents