Gas tax: Paying cents to save big bucks
Barry Bluestone and Stephanie Pollack The Boston Globe Gas tax: Paying cents to save big bucks WITH times as tough as they are, it is not surprising that Massachusetts legislators and residents are balking at Governor Patrick’s proposal to raise the state gasoline tax. But before deciding whether an additional $8 per month for the typical driver is too expensive, it’s worth thinking about how much drivers will pay if the gas tax is not... [Read More...]
Mass Gas tax draws protest
Mass. Gas tax draws protest Gov. Deval Patrick looking to implement changes Demonstrators react to the man on the scooter who honked in response to their signs during a protest in front of the State House in Boston on Wednesday. The protest, organized by the Massachusetts Republican Party, was held in opposition to a proposed 19-cent state gasoline tax increase. By GLEN JOHNSON Associated Press February 26, 2009 6:00 AM BOSTON — Boston drivers... [Read More...]
MA gas tax Benefits NH
Mass. gas tax seen as boost to NH Courtesy of: Union Leader By DERRICK PERKINS Sunday News Correspondent SALEM – Local station owners are hopeful a proposed 19-cent jump in the Massachusetts gas tax will bring in more customers from across the border, although talk of the tax hike has left Bay State motorists steaming at the pumps. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick on Friday unveiled a plan to increase the gas tax as part of an overall transportation... [Read More...]
Mass drivers gas tax hike
Mass. drivers face 19-cent gas tax hike under plan By GLEN JOHNSON BOSTON The Massachusetts gasoline tax would rise by 19 cents a gallon — to a nation-leading 42.5 cents — under a transportation system overhaul Gov. Deval Patrick was scheduled to unveil Friday, top aides said. Combined with the 18.4-cent federal gas tax, the change would leave Bay State drivers paying 60.9 cents in fuel surcharges on every gallon of gas they buy. It could... [Read More...]
