News bites: Opposed to transportation tax

Your morning transportation speed-read:

A poll shows voters in Washington state are opposed to a transportation tax that has been suggested there.

A transportation funding deal in Virginia has been favorably reviewed by a major credit rating agency, however.

A pilot who reported problems with his airplane's landing gear during a flight was able to land the plane safely.
 
Southwest Airlines is considering make changes to its "Wanna Get Away" fares.

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