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Economy
California Prepares To Enact The Highest Gas Tax In The Country
2017-04-08
[Daily Caller] The California Senate Democrats has approved a multi-billion-dollar increase in the state’s gas tax to pay for road and infrastructure projects.

The so-called Road Repair and Accountability Act would ratchet up the state’s gas tax by 12 cents a gallon, and raise the tax on diesel fuel by 20 cents a gallon. It also etches out an additional charge to annual vehicle license fees ranging from $25 to $175 depending on the car’s value.

The Senate passed the bill, 27-11 on Thursday. Republicans did not support the measure.

Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, supports the measure and says it will raise $52 billion for transportation projects, including repairs to roads and bridges. He told reporters Tuesday the increase will save California taxpayers money in the long run.
Posted by:Besoeker

#6  Golly! Whatever happened to all the money they took in the past?
Posted by: gorb   2017-04-08 22:41  

#5  Pave paradise, neglect the potholes.
Posted by: Abu Uluque   2017-04-08 15:24  

#4  It's always the same con, focused purpose, strict accountability ! And it's always the same accounting tricks and layered up Diversionary tactics. After it passes, other general fund dollars are diverted from transportation projects so the actual net expenditure level on transportation remains the same. My favorite dodge is the "borrowing" from the transportation budget for urgent general fund needs. And note that every penny goes to union contractors after often dubious bidding, and priority goes to LA and SF area projects. As for accountability, try and google the last civil servant prosecuted for malfeasance or graft about transportation issues! Democrat socialism sucks every time it runs things, and it has ruined what was once paradise......
Posted by: NoMoreBS   2017-04-08 12:24  

#3  Every time they have a gas tax increase it's to pay for road and infrastructure projects.
Posted by: Fred   2017-04-08 11:34  

#2  Cali heads off to Chavezism and central state management. Enjoy the journey!
Posted by: Procopius2k   2017-04-08 08:32  

#1  Good for them.
First 'food deserts' now 'job ghettos'.
Some people already can't afford the commute.
Posted by: Skidmark   2017-04-08 06:15  

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