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Oregon transportation bill gets panned by Republicans - even those who negotiated it


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With 20 days left in this legislative session, Republicans ripped a Democratic proposal that would raise gas taxes and roughly 10 other taxes and fees, simplify how heavy trucks are taxed and more.

The Oregon transportation bill, aimed at funding road and bridge repairs, has faced criticism from Republicans, including those who were involved in its negotiation. Despite the involvement of Republican lawmakers in crafting the bill, it has been met with disapproval from their party, highlighting internal divisions. The bill proposes new fees and taxes to generate revenue for infrastructure projects, but many Republicans argue that it places an unfair burden on taxpayers and fails to address their concerns adequately. This situation underscores the challenges of bipartisan cooperation on critical infrastructure issues in Oregon.

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