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Pennsylvania Governor's 'Transportation Plan' relies on steep tax hikes

GasBuddy Blog -- PA Governor Tom Corbett introduced a plan last week that proposes raising gas tax revenues over the next five years to generate more than $5 billion that he says would be well-spent on roads, bridges and mass-transit systems.

The only problem with the plan is that it's short on details.

"How do we (Pennsylvania's taxpayers) finance the plan?" The governor's report answered that question with four sentences (three bullet points!).

"How will the dollars be spent?" The answer to that question got five bullet points.

I think what he's trying to say is "This is a stick-up, but don't worry, you'll be glad when you see how we spend your money."

Pennsylvania residents could be seeing their...

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Submitted Feb 12, 2013 By: PD

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2013 5:56:06 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse I think many ppl would love that, Close.
Close1out Rookie Author Washington DC Posts:6 Points:225 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 7:30:14 PM Ignore Close1out Report Abuse I wish I had some of the money that's wasted
ectolle Rookie Author Indiana Posts:67 Points:19,440 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2013 11:42:38 PM Ignore ectolle Report Abuse THe government never has enough money
WLuckyJim Rookie Author Eugene Posts:3 Points:835 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2013 12:41:34 PM Ignore WLuckyJim Report Abuse The reporter mentions near the end of his article that the politicos "have no idea how the tax hike would affect gas prices; and, how much of that increase will be passed along to consumers." Knowing the oil companies, I think it is obvious that the entire increase would be passed on to consumers.
stealthvan Sophomore Author Seattle Posts:153 Points:265,960 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2013 2:01:08 AM Ignore stealthvan Report Abuse Like anyone should believe a politician from the same state who brought us the 9 judges indicted for fixing traffic tickets...should probably ask a lot more questions before agreeing to yet ANOTHER tax hike!
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 6:00:32 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse moose, you don't live in PA... but good response anyways. LOL.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 6:00:13 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse PA is a state, like VA, where expenditures are heavily leaning on revenues.
moose21040 Rookie Author Baltimore Posts:81 Points:114,705 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 8:46:01 AM Ignore moose21040 Report Abuse No problem Tom. That's what I'm here for to line your pockets with my hard earned money.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 12:02:13 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Civic: you're right. That's b/c the taxpayer really has no voice. Our so called elected officials don't care what we really want, once they have been elected to office.
OnABudget1 All-Star Author Salinas Posts:539 Points:447,345 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 9:00:10 PM Ignore OnABudget1 Report Abuse More taxes, more taxes!!!
CivicMA Champion Author Boston Posts:1,892 Points:535,095 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 2:12:02 PM Ignore CivicMA Report Abuse Everyone is looking to skin the taxpayers!
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:15,730 Points:3,107,150 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 1:11:58 PM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse Politicians raising taxes is hardly news!!!
rbutterw Champion Author Raleigh Posts:1,175 Points:292,525 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 12:55:26 PM Ignore rbutterw Report Abuse Sounds famniliar
Catfish93001 Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,200 Points:247,955 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 12:25:41 PM Ignore Catfish93001 Report Abuse Old article....
Costello Champion Author South Dakota Posts:1,406 Points:1,153,465 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 11:14:59 AM Ignore Costello Report Abuse Pay for what we get...
Gville Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,316 Points:1,122,350 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 11:02:41 AM Ignore Gville Report Abuse New story please. And for all you who don't want taxes - please drive on your own potholes. Governments have been dodging maintenance for years. And sometimes the maintenance reaches the point where it calls for a new road.
otherdave Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,393 Points:1,268,410 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 11:00:58 AM Ignore otherdave Report Abuse THIS IS A WARNING TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA: BOHICA! Bend Over Here It Comes Again!
radiorumor Champion Author Texas Posts:2,807 Points:753,635 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 10:51:49 AM Ignore radiorumor Report Abuse Can't believe a republican wants to raise taxes
MrLuigi Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,768 Points:965,710 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 10:51:34 AM Ignore MrLuigi Report Abuse the last thing any of us need is higher taxes!
Rick01 Champion Author Utah Posts:9,013 Points:2,361,600 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 10:48:21 AM Ignore Rick01 Report Abuse Good luck people.
dlzastera Champion Author Minnesota Posts:4,505 Points:1,022,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 10:45:00 AM Ignore dlzastera Report Abuse Tax and spend just like obama.
GrandAmNC Veteran Author North Carolina Posts:337 Points:173,065 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 10:43:52 AM Ignore GrandAmNC Report Abuse Heavily tax the moped drivers. They buy no driver's license (tax) no insurance (tax) no license plate (tax) no safety inspection (tax) plus they slow down traffic (waste of gas) and cause traffic accidents.
Hypersonic All-Star Author Maryland Posts:962 Points:849,415 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 10:43:13 AM Ignore Hypersonic Report Abuse Increase Govt efficiency, not taxes.
RONALD777 Champion Author Houston Posts:2,432 Points:362,755 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 10:42:48 AM Ignore RONALD777 Report Abuse Politicians love to raise taxes!
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bullseye100 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,424 Points:583,605 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 10:42:24 AM Ignore bullseye100 Report Abuse Talk to the judges. They know how to get money and favors
vernsimpson Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,007 Points:258,805 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 10:40:58 AM Ignore vernsimpson Report Abuse Would bet that all the money raised will not be spent on the roads!
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F81M Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,494 Points:786,160 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 10:39:54 AM Ignore F81M Report Abuse Stupid idea.
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BlueVanGroup Champion Author Colorado Posts:7,202 Points:1,527,580 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 10:36:53 AM Ignore BlueVanGroup Report Abuse They plan to raise oil taxes from $1,250,000,000 to $1,800,000,000. Gee, who ends up paying for that?
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