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Controversy brews over proposed project for LCC’s forested parcel in Florence
Lane Community College and city of Florence officials are working to identify potential uses of 10 acres of forest behind LCC’s Florence Center. But the project is generating pushback from a member of the college’s Board of Education and from residents. Officials say no decision has been made...
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Gas Tax Revenue Dwindling; Veterans Day; Mobility Hub Feedback Wanted
Oregon’s gas tax revenue is officially declining, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. Revenue from motor fuels taxes dropped 2.2 percent during the first nine months of 2026 compared to last year. ODOT says more fuel-efficient vehicles and increased electric vehicle ownership are reducing gasoline consumption. More than 140-thousand plug-in and electric vehicles are now registered in Oregon. The state gas tax remains at 40 cents per gallon, with no scheduled increases. ODOT warns declining revenue, combined with inflation, could mean deteriorating roads, more closures and delays, and less reliable travel across the state.
