But still, even that wage growth isn't enough because of the decisions by the federal government. So today I'm taking steps to help our Kentucky families because it's the right thing to do. First, I'm signing an emergency regulation to freeze the gas tax and prevent a future price hike. On July 1, the current gas tax is 26.4 cents per gallon. On July 1, it's expected to rise to about 27 cents per gallon. (02:58–03:06)
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