Minnesota Gov. Ready To Consider Gas Tax

ST. PAUL, Minn. — In wake of the Minneapolis bridge collapse, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is now willing to back off his opposition to a state gas tax increase, a spokesman said Friday.

The approval of a transportation funding bill would come at a possible special session, said Pawlenty spokesman Brian McClung.


Minnesota hasn’t raised its gas tax since 1988. It has sat at 20 cents per gallon since then. Pawlenty vetoed attempts to raise the tax in 2005 and earlier this year.

“We’re willing to consider all options, including a gas tax,” McClung said.

AP