O'Malley Says Gas Tax, Other Increases Part Of Agenda In
2012
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Robert Lang in Annapolis and Associated Press
Governor Martin O'Malley says lawmakers in 2012 will have to
have the "courage" to consider tax hikes as well as spending cuts,
and that includes an increase in the state's gasoline tax.
At a briefing for reporters in Annapolis today, O'Malley
said lawmakers have already cut $6.8-billion in spending over the last four
years.
He says more money is needed for road and bridge projects.
[…]
He notes that the state's 23.5-cent-a-gallon gasoline tax
was set in 1992 when gasoline was selling for more than $1.10 a gallon. Regular
now sells for more than $3 a gallon. He notes that gas tax revenue has not kept
up with rising costs of infrastructure projects.
[…]
Earlier this year, a commission recommended a
15-cent-a-gallon increase in the gas tax over three years.
The governor also says he may seek an increase in the so
called "flush tax" on septic systems, and plans to pursue legislation
to restrict new septic systems… http://www.wbal.com/article/84939/2/template-story/OMalley-Says-Gas-Tax-Other-Increases-Part-Of-Agenda-In-2012
Also see: TheTentacle.com:
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