New Jersey to Raise Gas Tax 23¢ As Long Political Stalemate Ends.

The article reports that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has approved to increase gas tax in New Jersey by 23 cents per gallon in an effort to replenish the depleted Transportation Trust Fund. Topics covered include the importance of the Transportation Trust Fund in improving rails, roads and bridges in New Jersey, details relating to the planned cuts in New Jersey's sales tax to balance the tax burden of New Jersey residents, and the reported criticisms on the increased gas tax.