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Success! Idaho-backed legal effort stops California electric truck mandates
Idaho was among 17 states that successfully sought a repeal of California’s harmful electric truck mandates, called the “Advanced Clean...

Bob Pishue
3 days ago2 min read


Washington state lawmakers increase the cost of driving – again
Washington state lawmakers this year increased the cost to both buy a vehicle and fill the gas tank, adding an additional 0.2% sales tax...

Bob Pishue
Apr 303 min read


Idaho ranks 15th in Reason’s Annual Highway Report, but authors urge caution on road and bridge spending
In its recently released “ 28th Annual Highway Report ,” the Reason Foundation ranked Idaho 15th in the nation when it comes to cost...

Bob Pishue
Mar 243 min read


Proposed law in Idaho would stop the practice of eliminating lanes on high-traffic roads
A new bill introduced in the Idaho Legislature would preserve mobility for most travelers in the state by eliminating “road diets” on...

Bob Pishue
Mar 112 min read


Washington considers imposing mileage tax
Washington State lawmakers have once again introduced a pay-per-mile tax. HB 1921 and SB 5726 would impose a vehicle miles traveled tax...

Sam Cardwell
Feb 254 min read


Montana resolution pushes back against Federal EV mandates
Montana Representative Randyn Gregg recently introduced Joint House Resolution Number 12 , which requests that the U.S. Congress remove...

Sam Cardwell
Feb 173 min read


Should unelected California regulators call the shot for auto rules in Washington state?
A proposal in Washington state seeks to end the delegation of rulemaking to unelected regulators in California concerning auto standards....

Sam Cardwell
Feb 104 min read


23 states band together to support regional transportation project
At least 23 States recently asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a controversial energy-related decision involving a proposed railway...

Sam Cardwell
Oct 11, 20243 min read


Return to sender: Why policymakers should avoid retail delivery fees
As the world becomes more digitized almost every consumer participates in online shopping. Forbes estimates in the U.S. that 20.1% of all...

Sam Cardwell
Aug 6, 20244 min read


Now Available: The Mountain States Policy Manual
The Mountain States Policy Manual is a 200-page guide filled with facts, figures, research and more than 80 recommendations – it is an...

Jason Mercier
Jul 15, 20243 min read


Governors and members of Congress tell the President not to restrict consumer choice of vehicles
Consumers should have the option to choose the vehicles that are the most functional for their individual driving needs and location.

Jason Mercier
Jan 29, 20244 min read


These issues have to be addressed before adopting any mileage tax
As gas prices surge, more drivers are looking at the electric vehicle market. Sometimes that makes economic sense, but depending on the...

Chris Cargill
Aug 18, 20232 min read


Here are the states that charge the most gas tax
Americans are feeling a pain at the pump. But who is to blame for the higher prices? Government taxes and fees can make up a significant...

Chris Cargill
Aug 15, 20232 min read
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