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Lawmakers weigh proposed increased gas tax

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Lawmakers in the Granite State are discussing raising the gas tax 15 cents over the next four years.

The average price of a regular gallon of gas is hovering around $3.65, and if the increase in a state gas tax moves forward, drivers said their wallets will also be empty.

“It’s crazy. When is the end going to be in sight?” said driver Bill Hoover.

State lawmakers said the revenue will be used to repair and maintain 1,600 miles of state roadways and bridges.

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Submitted Feb 22, 2013 By: granitestater

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tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,090 Points:2,348,435 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 2:58:10 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Lawmakers weigh proposed increased gas tax, people have to pay for what they use. Just make sure fuel taxes go for what they are intended for: Repair or Replacement of Roads and Bridges. NOT into the state General Fund for use elsewhere at the whim of someone. Big Oil and Big Gas sells fuel and natural gas on the world market for higher prices. The US ‘oil and natural gas resources’ belong to the citizens of this country and are to be used by those same citizens! The price at the pump needs to go down to $2/gallon - $3, $3.50/gallon or *$4.00 is Not the new low! More Refineries are Not the answer, Stop exporting fuel is! Take care of the domestic fuel market first and above all else! Make sure the EV's and Inbreds are taxed for their use of the roads too! Either a flat fee for the year or some kind of mileage tax. Drive vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high!
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,650 Points:1,612,445 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 12:00:53 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse make it a percentage rather than a fixed number (I know I'll pay more, but at least Pig Oil won't make so much)
virostek Veteran Author Virginia Posts:423 Points:90,285 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 8:23:33 AM Ignore virostek Report Abuse OK.
bell013 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:516 Points:100,150 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 11:24:28 AM Ignore bell013 Report Abuse They do have a small point.
SkooterG Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,359 Points:330,085 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 3:23:04 AM Ignore SkooterG Report Abuse An evil necessity.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,375 Points:2,146,335 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:54:23 AM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse On Feb 23, 2013 12:05:16 AM, frostyWV wrote: >with newer cars getting better fuel economy, there is less money >to fix roads.so this is an unfortunate necessity. I have rarely if ever seen the price of labor and materials go down. That's another factor in the equation.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,375 Points:2,146,335 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:52:27 AM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse On Feb 22, 2013 11:28:38 PM, 5Golfer8 wrote: >Cut all politician pay and benefits to zero and there will be enough >to fix the roadways and bridges. Cut all road and bridge worker pay and benefits to zero and let 5Golfer8 fix them, and he would be quiet.
frostyWV Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,339 Points:519,235 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:05:16 AM Ignore frostyWV Report Abuse with newer cars getting better fuel economy, there is less money to fix roads.so this is an unfortunate necessity.
yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,440 Points:482,895 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:04:24 AM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse holy gas tax!
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,501 Points:1,674,095 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:00:50 AM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse Forget a gas tax... make it a mileage tax based on weight and miles driven.
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,728 Points:734,765 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:47:20 AM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse Tough decision, but the consumers can't bear any more in this economy
30mpg80 Champion Author Lexington Posts:10,067 Points:1,490,780 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:43:02 AM Ignore 30mpg80 Report Abuse Have you tried driving on a bridge after it has fallen from lack of maintenance?
RNCII Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,491 Points:646,760 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:41:53 AM Ignore RNCII Report Abuse Michigan is talking about raising gas taxes too. The gas tax here is already $0.59 a gallon. How much more are we expected to pay? [Edited by: RNCII at 2/23/2013 12:42:26 AM EST]
5Golfer8 Champion Author Tucson Posts:2,153 Points:303,575 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:28:38 AM Ignore 5Golfer8 Report Abuse Cut all politician pay and benefits to zero and there will be enough to fix the roadways and bridges.
boatfloyd Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:1,738 Points:391,975 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:25:21 AM Ignore boatfloyd Report Abuse Between the Gas Pump and Work? Move closer to work.
crreed1 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,005 Points:2,530,335 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:22:11 AM Ignore crreed1 Report Abuse stop buying gas
nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,117 Points:575,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:19:24 AM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse wow!!! no surprise here when they can vote themselves raises from the new revenue.sort of like putting the fox in charge of the hen house/sort of like putting thieves in charge of the bank.sort of like giving them the right to spend any excess revenue.....blood they can squeeeeeze out of a turnip.i sya cu the lawmakers pay and the rest of the gov'ment pay until the deficit is paid off. just think of all the things we could do with your pay mr lawmaker.:)
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,916 Points:776,270 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:19:17 AM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse then quit paying taxes.
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,916 Points:776,270 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:18:57 AM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse just quit buying gas
jkpsr Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,099 Points:1,105,805 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:18:40 AM Ignore jkpsr Report Abuse All states and the Feds should increase taxes. Because of inflation, the revenues.have declined.
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,512 Points:1,513,480 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:17:53 AM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse Raise the tax, decrease the revenue. Works every time.
Badjef Champion Author Florida Posts:4,065 Points:821,840 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:17:24 AM Ignore Badjef Report Abuse They are proposing higher gas taxes, so that the sales tax will also be higher. Washington has no reason to lower gas prices. They benefit the most by the higher pump prices. BELIEVE IT!
toxigas Champion Author Oakland Posts:1,222 Points:409,990 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:13:53 AM Ignore toxigas Report Abuse Ow.
NedW Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,630 Points:1,145,170 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:12:00 AM Ignore NedW Report Abuse CUT SPENDING, REDUCE YOUR PAY! All caps intended
cloud23465 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,324 Points:1,620,900 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:10:11 AM Ignore cloud23465 Report Abuse (Look at electoral map) well... you did vote forward, New Hampshire... Now the goverment will lean forward and take more taxes from you. but, don't worry folks this is CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN!
pastorpaulcg Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,615 Points:775,785 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:10:00 AM Ignore pastorpaulcg Report Abuse Government at work
arb0526 Champion Author Greensboro Posts:1,996 Points:414,520 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:09:47 AM Ignore arb0526 Report Abuse Such is life...death and taxes.
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:8,313 Points:1,905,105 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:08:59 AM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse Just what we need. Higher gas prices.
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,540 Points:1,673,585 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:08:32 AM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse Lawmakers should look at ways to cut there overinflated pay.
ClassicWheeler All-Star Author Montgomery Posts:670 Points:311,800 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:07:50 AM Ignore ClassicWheeler Report Abuse This will not help get money for roads. People are spending less because of high prices and thus less money going toward taxes. If you raise it more the less you will get because there will be less buying. Find another solution.
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,488 Points:666,200 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:07:25 AM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse I see a tax revolt coming to the US.
jrschl Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,987 Points:684,765 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:06:56 AM Ignore jrschl Report Abuse How about balancing the budget?
naspa Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,286 Points:355,075 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:05:31 AM Ignore naspa Report Abuse Boring news. But what is the Granite State?
txkrb Champion Author Texas Posts:1,564 Points:640,110 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:04:53 AM Ignore txkrb Report Abuse They should hod the increase to 5 cents and then wait a several years years before they add another increase
hammer219115 Veteran Author Pennsylvania Posts:411 Points:22,950 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:04:08 AM Ignore hammer219115 Report Abuse Why don't lawmakers do something that will increase the money comming out of their pocket?
txkrb Champion Author Texas Posts:1,564 Points:640,110 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:03:48 AM Ignore txkrb Report Abuse southrob, trolling for points
ManOfLeisureII Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:1,889 Points:457,075 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:01:57 AM Ignore ManOfLeisureII Report Abuse Heaven forbid we should cut spending
southrob Champion Author Tucson Posts:3,615 Points:691,100 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2013 11:59:37 PM Ignore southrob Report Abuse dhan
gasmack Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,721 Points:671,345 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2013 11:58:59 PM Ignore gasmack Report Abuse It won't fly.
Ferdman17 Champion Author Albany Posts:1,303 Points:377,460 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2013 11:58:38 PM Ignore Ferdman17 Report Abuse Only a matter of time before its raised in most states
kymechanic All-Star Author Kentucky Posts:909 Points:576,495 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2013 11:56:23 PM Ignore kymechanic Report Abuse Raising taxes, governments answer to everything.
vibdata Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,095 Points:849,625 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2013 11:56:04 PM Ignore vibdata Report Abuse Just because the OIL and GAS and BIG CAR and BIG GUV industries do it, does NOT mean that LITTLE GUV can do it to. There is enough criminal activity already. Please do not let local guys rip people off further. The money WON'T GO for roads. It will go for SHRIMP and BOOZE at the parties.
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:10,596 Points:1,775,795 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2013 11:55:13 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse What? A politician or group of these sleezeballs hatching plans to fleece the public even more? I'm shocked! Shocked, I say. It's like an otter swimming. It's what they do. Revenues (taxes) are needed to support the investments (spending). Politicker-speak.
oppdetcon Champion Author Ottawa Posts:1,446 Points:502,400 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2013 11:51:57 PM Ignore oppdetcon Report Abuse No more taxes...
grt197 All-Star Author Illinois Posts:588 Points:128,510 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2013 11:50:45 PM Ignore grt197 Report Abuse ok got the news
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,835 Points:645,200 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2013 11:50:01 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse Next thing you know, they'll tax the tax!
pleinyeux All-Star Author Montreal Posts:801 Points:203,530 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2013 11:48:15 PM Ignore pleinyeux Report Abuse Stop taxes
1Casey Champion Author Albany Posts:6,543 Points:1,793,910 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2013 11:44:56 PM Ignore 1Casey Report Abuse no more taxes
nwsynthetics Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,014 Points:347,625 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2013 11:44:30 PM Ignore nwsynthetics Report Abuse gas is taxed enough. They cant get it by votes, so stab the gas. How about managing the budget.
prassu2012 All-Star Author Illinois Posts:696 Points:151,845 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2013 11:41:10 PM Ignore prassu2012 Report Abuse its good news