Sales Tax

Kansas City Pins Light Rail Plans on Sales Tax Hikes

In metropolitan Kansas City, two sales tax initiatives on the ballot in efforts to raise money for the region's long-planned light rail system.
24 October 2008 - 7:00am
The Kansas City Star

Half-a-Penny for Your Transit?

After being signed by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, a half-cent sales tax increase will appear on the November ballot in Los Angeles County, where it would create a fund for public transit projects.
26 September 2008 - 11:00am
Los Angeles Times

L.A. MTA Puts More Transportation Funding on Nov. Ballot

After more than three hours of public comment and debate at Thursday's MTA Board meeting, the Board of Directors approved placing a half-cent sales tax on the November ballot, pending approval of a companion Assembly bill.
27 July 2008 - 7:00am
The Los Angeles Times

L.A. Mayor Seeks Sales Tax Increase For Transit

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's half-cent increase in the county's sales tax would create $30-$40 billion for transportation projects over the next 30 years, and could go before voters in November.
27 June 2008 - 7:00am
The Los Angeles Times

Virginia Governor Seeks Sales Tax Raise For Transit Projects

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine has proposed a plan to raise sales taxes in the state to help fund public transportation projects -- a plan similar to one voters turned down in 2002. But this time, voters won't be involved in the decision.
19 May 2008 - 8:00am
The Washington Post

Sales Tax for Transit Catching on in Twin Cities

Five counties in metropolitan Minneapolis have approved the creation of a new quarter-cent sales tax that will be dedicated to funding transit projects.
3 April 2008 - 10:00am
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
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