Mississippi to Hike Motor Fuel Taxes for First Time in 38 Years
A tanker truck driver delivers fuel in Jackson, Miss. The state's motor fuel taxes have not increased since 1987. (Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press) Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves enacted legislation to implement rolling 3-cent annual hikes in gas and diesel excise taxes starting July 1 in a package of tax laws, including one eliminating state income ...more