During floor debate over the state budget, the Maryland House of Delegates rejected an amendment that would restore $1.1 billion in funds that had been taken from highway user revenues to pay the state’s bills during budget shortfalls since 2003.
Del. Susan Krebs, R- Carroll, who introduced the amendment, argued Wednesday that the state had an obligation to restore these highway revenues before asking motorists to pay additional tolls and gas taxes. The state has historically shared a portion of its transportation revenue, highway user funds, with local governments to pay for road projects.
“We need to pay it back before we ask our motorists for another penny,” Krebs said.
Minority Whip Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, R-Talbot, agreed.
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5 comments:
Typical bull****!
it's about time someone in goverment uses common sense
They do use common sense. The problem is that they no longer represent the people. Their allegiance is to their Party and that's it. Were Marylanders begging for gun control? No, it was the Party. Same goes for their "dreams" and capitol punishment agendas. Now they are pi$$ing away money collected from citizens to maintain roads and laughing at you while they claim the need for even more money. There is no longer honest debate in Annapolis.
get the list of delegates who rejected the amendment and call them to voice your concern.
Vote the SELF SERVING SOB OUT they are killing the State and the tax paying units
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