Drivers in Wisconsin would have to pay an additional $751 million in taxes and fees over the next two years if a new transportation budget request is approved.
STATE TRANSPORTATION BUDGET | HYBRID OWNERS AMONG TARGETED GROUPSWOULD ADD FEE FOR NEW CARS
New taxes, higher fees proposed by state transportation department
Traffic weaves through a construction zone on Verona Road near the Beltline Highway in Madison.
Taxes and fees on new vehicle purchases in Wisconsin would shoot above what neighboring states charge.
The Wisconsin Policy Research Institute reviews tax mix as gubernatorial candidates avoid talk of major tax overhaul.
Eliminating the gas tax and replacing it with a sales tax would stabilize the fund over the long term, Walker said.
