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A glance at Maryland's gas tax increases

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House passes gas tax increase

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House passes gas tax increase

The Maryland House of Delegates has voted to raise taxes on gasoline in the state for the first time in more than two decades.

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County execs Leggett and Baker push for gas tax

With the clock ticking for reaching a deal on transportation funding, lawmakers in Annapolis heard testimony Wednesday on Senate President Mike Miller's proposal to add a 3 percent sales tax on gas and to allow local counties to raise the gas tax to 5 percent.

Tags: ari ashe, transportation, Maryland, Senate President Mike Miller, Isiah "Ike" Leggett, rushern baker

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Report: Gas tax hike would hurt Md. workers

Americans for Prosperity says raising Maryland's gas tax would kill about 1,000 jobs and hurt low- and middle-class workers the most.

Tags: Thomas V. Mike Miller, transportation funding, Americans for Prosperity

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McDonnell willing to compromise on gas tax

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Senate panel advances governor's transportation bill

The full Virginia Senate is expected to debate and amend a bill that would eliminate the state's gas tax and increase the sales tax. A committee approved the governor's transportation bill Thursday but even Republicans say the bill needs changes before it could advance further.

Tags: transportation funding, Virginia General Assembly, Dick Saslaw, Janet Howell, Jill Vogel

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Hybrid car owners protest McDonnell's proposed fee

Hybrid and electric car owners circled the capital Thursday to protest a $100 yearly fee that would be placed on their vehicles if Gov. Bob McDonnell's transportation plan passes.

Tags: electric car, alternative fuel, Bob McDonnell, transportation funding, Richmond, Va., hank silverberg

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Finding a way to way for an improved transportation system

Recent findings from a report published by the National Capital Region's Transportation Planning Board show that D.C. metro area residents and commuters have varied opinions when it comes to traffic and taxes.

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Va. Gov. McDonnell touts transportation proposal

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