Post by Roadkill on May 19, 2004 6:02:08 GMT -5
www.theunionleader.com/articles_showa.html?article=37733
New Hampshire could see its share of federal highway dollars diminish in the next several years.
In fact, New Hampshire could become a donor state — one that gives more in gas tax dollars to Washington than it receives — if the $318 billion Senate version of the transportation reauthorization bill becomes law.
State Transportation Commissioner Carol Murray said the potential drop in the state’s share shows the loss of former Sen. Bob Smith, who chaired the Environment and Public Works Committee before losing the Republican primary for his seat in 2002.
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Gregg said adequate highway funding is vital to New Hampshire, but taxpayer money needs to be spent responsibly. The dollars also need to be spent equitably in a way “that does not penalize New Hampshire.”
In the $275 billion House version of the transportation bill, the state would retain its receiver status; it now nets about $1.06 in highway funding for every $1 it sends to Washington in gas taxes, said U.S. Rep. Jeb Bradley, R-N.H. But state officials would lose some of their discretion over roadbuilding projects.
New Hampshire could see its share of federal highway dollars diminish in the next several years.
In fact, New Hampshire could become a donor state — one that gives more in gas tax dollars to Washington than it receives — if the $318 billion Senate version of the transportation reauthorization bill becomes law.
State Transportation Commissioner Carol Murray said the potential drop in the state’s share shows the loss of former Sen. Bob Smith, who chaired the Environment and Public Works Committee before losing the Republican primary for his seat in 2002.
(snip)
Gregg said adequate highway funding is vital to New Hampshire, but taxpayer money needs to be spent responsibly. The dollars also need to be spent equitably in a way “that does not penalize New Hampshire.”
In the $275 billion House version of the transportation bill, the state would retain its receiver status; it now nets about $1.06 in highway funding for every $1 it sends to Washington in gas taxes, said U.S. Rep. Jeb Bradley, R-N.H. But state officials would lose some of their discretion over roadbuilding projects.
