Truck Tolls: Truth & Tyranny #InTheDugout – May 28, 2025

Chris Maxwell joins Mike Stenhouse on #InTheDugout to reveal the truth behind Rhode Island’s truck tolls—past, present, and future. Will McKee's plan crush RI’s economy for good?

On this eye-opening #InTheDugout, Mike Stenhouse is joined by Chris Maxwell, President and CEO of the Rhode Island Trucking Association, to dismantle the myth of truck tolls—past and present. With the state already reeling in recession, Governor McKee’s push to revive Raimondo-era toll schemes could be the final blow. After years of legal battles and a pivotal court ruling, one part of the controversial toll law was upheld—but another critical provision was declared unconstitutional.

Together, Sten and Chris trace the toll saga, revisiting the grassroots Stop Tolls Now movement, dissecting the recent appeals court decision, and revealing the potentially devastating consequences of a no-cap toll structure on RI businesses and consumers. While the administration hints at rate reductions, the trucking industry sees through the façade, calling for real solutions—not fiscal assaults disguised as “revenue strategies.” With new developments in California's electric truck mandate rollbacks, the national conversation on transportation policy is shifting—and Rhode Island is at a tipping point.

Don’t miss this crucial conversation that could affect your wallet, your business, and your freedom. Watch #InTheDugout now—where truth hits harder than any toll booth ever could.