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    The 805

    Prop 6 has big implications for the Central Coast

    Last year, California lawmakers approved a new gas tax which added a 12 cent per gallon increase to what motorists were already paying. Governor Brown says the state needs this new revenue to fix highways, roads and bridges.

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    By Jonathan Bastian • Oct 26, 2018 • 1 min read

    Last year, California lawmakers approved a new gas tax which added a 12 cent per gallon increase to what motorists were already paying. Governor Brown says the state needs this new revenue to fix highways, roads and bridges. On November 6, voters will have an opportunity to keep or repeal that gas tax. How the state votes could have a major impact on the biggest current transportation project in Santa Barbara County.

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    Proposition 6 fuels debate among Central Coast commuters
    1. 0:00Prop 6 has big implications for the Central CoastYou’re reading this
    2. 5:46Measure G and Measure H: Who should divvy up Santa Barbara County?
    3. 12:21Offshore wind farms could come to Central Coast
    4. 20:30An expensive race for the Montecito water district
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      Jonathan Bastian

      Host, Life Examined

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

      NewsCentral Coast

    The full episode

    1 of 4
    Proposition 6 fuels debate among Central Coast commuters
    1. 0:00Prop 6 has big implications for the Central CoastYou’re reading this
    2. 5:46Measure G and Measure H: Who should divvy up Santa Barbara County?
    3. 12:21Offshore wind farms could come to Central Coast
    4. 20:30An expensive race for the Montecito water district
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