5 things you need to know Friday

5 things you need to know Friday Gas taxes changeacross USA for holiday weekendHappy traveling. With travel industry experts projecting the lowest gas prices in a decadeand record travelers expected on the road for Independence Day, some states are hiking their gas taxes for the occasion. The gas taxes are up 4.9 cents in Washington state and and 0.9 centsMaryland effective Friday. Meanwhile, the New JerseyAssembly passed legislation supported by Gov. Chris Christie approving a 23 cent per gallon increase, but the bill faces opposition in the state Senate, which did not vote on it Thursday. Other states, though,Cheap Jerseys free shipping are reducing their gas taxes; California's rate drops 2.2 cents per gallon, while Nebraska's and North Carolina's each drop 1 cent. Walmart responds to Amazon'sPrime Day experienceWalmart is launching special deals on Friday, a promotion that marks the retail giant's latest attempt to rival Internet based retailer Amazon. Walmart hopes sales will be sprung by its announcement that it will offer afree 30 day trial of ShippingPass, which like Amazon Prime offers unlimited two day shipping. The promotion also comes as Amazon gears up for Prime Day July 12,a successful blowout sale similar to Black Friday that exceeded the company's expectations last yearas a way of driving interest and membership in Amazon Prime.