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Old 02-15-2005, 11:13 PM   #28
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Originally Posted by Moonliner

So how would YOU fix the problem? It is a real problem. Less money for road maintence.
First thing, spend the gas tax on Transporation (as mentioned earlier).

Then the first thing I would do is remove all automatic increases in the general state budget. That is a major budget issue for years.

Right now, we are spending more than we bring in. And just like if you or I get less income (such as less hours in your job, having to switch to a new company, etc.), what do we do, we tighten our belt.

That is what the state needs to do. Stop the borrowing, and cut the fat. Yes, some hard decisions would have to be made, but that is just a fact of life.

Right now, I am expected to give 32 cents a gallon to the state, plus another 16 cents or so in sales tax (based on $2 a gallon). The Gas Tax money (32 cents) should be spent on Transportation. Sales tax goes to the general fund...

So right now, about a third of the cost of gas is taxes (66.4 cents = 32 cents to the state in gas taxes, 18 cents in Fed taxes and 16 cents in Sales tax)... and now you want to add ANOTHER tax....

Be prepared for the link to the newest petition!!!!!

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