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Archive Home > 2009 > May > 23 > Bill would send $8M a year to Central Oregon for roads

Bill would send $8M a year to Central Oregon for roads

Because of the jobs it would create, lawmakers expect legislation to pass

By Nick Budnick / The Bulletin
May 23, 2009

SALEM — A joint transportation committee on Friday approved legislation that would feature a 6-cent per gallon gas tax hike to pay for what local officials say is badly needed maintenance for roads, including nearly $8 million a year for Central Oregon cities and counties.

Overall, the....

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