Gas tax increase in some states July 1st
I read that some states will increase their gas tax, California 5.6 cents, Ohio 10.5 cents, Illinois will double their tax from 19 to 38 cents, S Carolina 2 cents, and Tennessee 1 cent.
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Airdaile wrote:JRscooby wrote:
The last time the gas tax came up for a vote in my state was the first time in my life I have ever voted against one. .
Wait...wait... you get to VOTE for or against a tax??? I'm moving there. Where is it?
I'd gladly pay more gas tax if it was specifically earmarked for road repair, but in most states it goes to the general fund and can be used for anything (like trains to nowhere).
As of July 1st - CA now has the highest gas tax -and gas prices- in the USA...:(
And YES - not only did the residents get to VOTE on it once - there was a recall (for a SECOND Vote).
Gas tax won - both times.
IIRC first was a .19 cent increase, July 1 - another .06 cents.
They (not me) believed the smoke and mirrors about better roads, road improvements, etc., etc. (Nothing to do with electric vehicles)..:R
Get ready for "BOHICA" - as no doubt, other states will jump on the bandwagon!..
:(
