Fuel usage changing the gas tax landscape in Washington

Gas efficiency is something we want for our vehicles.  We all want to get farther for less expense but now fuel efficiencies, combined with a tighter overall economy, mean that our state is collecting fewer dollars needed for funding transporatation improvements.

Jim and his colleagues propose a different scenario that lifts some of the burden from the backs of local drivers.

Read more from Erik Robinson, a Columbian staff writer.