The US House this week passed an eleven billion dollar highway funding bill. Its little more than a band aid, and will provide money only until next May. Prospects for a similar bill in the Senate are uncertain. South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson says part of the problem is that revenue from the federal gas tax has been flat…
Johnson says the highway trust fund is critical for state road projects…
Johnson says the source of dollars for the highway trust fund is the main difference between the House and Senate versions…