Wahl Wants to Pump the Brakes on Alabama Gas Taxes!

Lieutenant Governor hopeful John Wahl is all in on giving Alabamians a break at the pump. He's not just backing President Trump's idea of a federal gas tax holiday, he thinks Alabama should've already done it!

"100% In" on Gas Tax Suspension

Wahl, speaking on WVNN’s "The Yaffee Program," made it clear he's a big supporter of temporarily nixing the gas tax. He says the Alabama Legislature missed a golden opportunity to ease the pain at the pump during the last session.

Missed Opportunity?

"I had this thought right at the end of the session," Wahl stated, suggesting he even considered finding a legislator to champion the cause. But, alas, time ran out. He believes this kind of "creative thinking" is exactly what Montgomery needs.

More Than Just Gas

While some lawmakers have dismissed the gas tax holiday idea, pointing to the grocery tax holiday, Wahl wants more. He’s pushing for permanent grocery tax cuts and a gas tax suspension. "Families are struggling, and $4 gas hurts," he explained. "I feel that pain too!" He suggests a temporary suspension until gas dips below $3.

Where's the Money Gonna Come From?

Worried about road projects taking a hit? Wahl says, no sweat! He believes there's plenty of "wasteful spending" that can be cut to make up the difference. "Let's be small government conservatives here!" he exclaimed. "Cut wasteful spending and allocate that money for infrastructure."

No More Vaccine Billboards, Please!

Wahl didn't hold back, taking aim at government spending he deems unnecessary. "If I never see another taxpayer-funded COVID vaccine billboard, I'll be just fine!" He wants to reallocate those funds and potentially even use the savings to cut the grocery tax or state income tax down the road.