Mikie Sherrill Rejects Pause on New Jersey Gas Tax for Short Term Consumer Relief

Republicans are pushing to suspend New Jersey’s gas tax as fuel prices climb, but state leaders say the move could jeopardize billions of dollars in funding for roads, bridges and NJ Transit projects.

New Jersey drivers frustrated by rising gasoline prices are once again hearing calls for tax relief at the pump, but a growing debate in Trenton suggests a gas tax holiday remains unlikely despite mounting political pressure. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says there’s no way that’s going to happen because she needs the $2.1 billion the tax generates to balance her first budget.

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