SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)-- Oregon Democrats released their plans for the state's 2025 transportation package, with the Joint Committee on Transportation Reinvestment introducing their proposal this morning.

This bill, called House Bill 2025 or the Oregon Transportation Reinvestment Package (TRIP), would include a 15-cent increase to the state's gas tax, already at 40 cents. It includes a 10-cent increase in January 2026 and another 5-cent increase in 2028.

It comes as the Oregon Department of Transportation continues to struggle with funding. It is facing funding issues that are so bad, non-interstate routes like U.S. Highways 97, 20, and 26 could see little to no paving after 2027.

Isabella Warren is breaking down the package and how it could affect you, for a report tonight on KTVZ News at

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