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While we're not totally opposed to a an increased gasoline tax, we can definitely say that the majority of our readers are. Like our readers, we do want more accountability in spending in this state, especially concerning such pet projects as the proposed Agriculture Center.
How does our state currently stack up against 49 others in the gas tax category? Here are a few interesting facts based on the most recent numbers from July 2018:
1. Alabama ranks only 41st in state gasoline taxes, meaning 40 states have higher tax rates than we do.
2. The three most highly taxed states are Pennsylvania at .59/gallon, California .55/gallon, and Washington .49/gallon.
3. The three least taxed states are Alaska .15/gallon, Missouri .17/gallon, and Mississippi .19/gallon.
That brings us to the two local legislators who voted "Yes" on increasing the gasoline tax. What have Lynn Greer and Phillip Pettus done for this area? Especially Lynn Greer?
Rep. Greer, we're still waiting for you to introduce legislation either abolishing or amending the state's antiquated Certificate of Need law. When you think of Florence not getting a new cancer treatment center, be sure to think of Lynn Greer. Think of that loss again the next time you go to the polls.
So I lost us a cancer center? Thanks to me you can now legally have a shoot 'em up in your house of worship. It's all good!
All this wailing and gnashing of teeth now that the local legislature reps are going along with the pact in Montgomery and raiding the taxpayers wallets. What did you expect? You wouldn't listen to any new ideas for funding from a candidate that didn't have that almighty (R) by their name that you fall to your knees and worship when you go into the voting booth. KARMA.....well, all we who had the good sense to vote for new ideas and new candidates is laugh at you a little although we will have to pay for your mistakes too.....Did you not think the snakes would bite....silly republican voter in Alabama....they TOLD you they were snakes!!!!
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