Alliance Urges Replacing Federal Gas Tax With Vehicle Fee
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation told Washington to ditch the 18.4¢ federal gas tax and adopt a weight‑based vehicle fee collected like registration. The plan would guarantee every vehicle pays for road upkeep but faces equity and political hurdles.
D.C. Staircase Showdown: Council Backs One-Exit Mid-Rises Amid Fire Fears
The D.C. Council advanced the One Front Door Act to allow some six‑story apartments with a single stair, a move supporters say could unlock infill housing while safety questions remain. Rulemaking will set the technical safeguards.












