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The Legislature's budget-writing committee on Wednesday approved $350 million in borrowing for roads.
M.P. KING -- State Journal archivesThe taxes and fees associated with buying a new vehicle in Wisconsin would jump ahead of neighboring states under a state Department of Transportation plan.
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The state is also projecting to end the current fiscal year with a $132 million deficit.
Republican lawmakers have reached an impasse with Gov. Scott Walker on how to reduce borrowing for roads.
Taxes and fees for drivers in Wisconsin could go up by $751 million over the next two years.
Toll roads have some public support but aren't in the immediate plans.
Eliminating the gas tax and replacing it with a sales tax would stabilize the fund over the long term, Walker said.
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