ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- A proposal to increase Maryland's personal income tax could replace the governor's proposal to phase in the state sales tax on gas prices, key Maryland senators told 11 News on Wednesday afternoon.
WBAL-TV 11 News reporter David Collins said the Senate is tearing the governor's budget apart. Senators said public outcry over the gas tax plan convinced them to consider other options.
Some senators said Wednesday it's likely that the gas tax bill is off the table this session. Senate President Mike Miller told reporters Wednesday morning that the bill itself may not happen.
"I know we have to have more money for roads. I know we have to have more money. Now is just not the time to do it," Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mac Middleton said
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Well there you have it... Even the rich have a limit on what they will pay on gas...
ReplyDeleteBut don't forget, they will pass income tax on through and don't think for one second that gas tax will go away... they will just add that in later so they will get both taxes put in place...
no they dont need more money for transportation. they need to stopraiding the transportation fund to pay for other things. they need to stop spending!!!
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