State Senate President Jack Kibbie says it's a mistake for Gov. Branstad to pass on raising the fuel taxes in the next legislative session. Kibbie, a democrat, says with almost 30% of Iowa's bridges deemed unsafe for a legal truck, something needs to be done before there's a tragedy. A citizens’ panel appointed by the governor's recommended an 8-to-10-cent/gallon hike in the gas and diesel taxes as well as higher fees to cover a $215-million annual shortfall in revenue to maintain roads.
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