Posted on 11/21/2013 5:09:07 AM PST by Red in Blue PA
HARRISBURG — After idling six months in the state Legislature, Gov. Tom Corbett's coveted bill to address pressing transportation needs seems headed toward becoming law at 70 mph, fueled by higher gasoline taxes.
Final passage is expected Thursday on legislation that would rev up transportation spending by $2.3 billion to $2.4 billion and give Corbett a badly needed policy victory. Success would come just days after what appeared to be a legislative pileup.
The House balked at passage late Monday, only to suddenly shift gears Tuesday. Then, on Wednesday, the Senate passed the package 43-7, and that vote put the bill in the fast lane for final adoption in the House. That speedy movement would allow Corbett to ink it into law before Thanksgiving.
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"Today, the state Senate kept the momentum moving on a dramatic piece of legislation that will keep our children safe, keep our businesses open and improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians," Corbett said in a statement.
(Excerpt) Read more at mcall.com ...
Are they purposely trying to crash the state's economy?
WTF?
Forgot to add.....fees from trucking licenses which are supposed to go toward roads instead go to the general fund. Part of the reason this is being pushed.
Don’t forget the increase in vehicle registration.
Corbett (R) is actively pushing this!
F Corbett.
I believe this hike would make PA #1 in state gas taxes
Is EVERYTHING going into a "general Fund"
Why bother with ANY fund ... jus' gimmee yer money an' get back t'work, asshole.
PA gas tax ping!
The current total combined gasoline taxes for Pennsylvania (State & Federal, excise & other) is 50.7¢/gal.
The highest in that nation is California at 71.6¢/gal.
I am sure your neighboring states will love to see you become the highest in the nation.
Those trucking license fees add up to $1B+
Your point is spot on....what is the point of having these fees if they are not going to where they should?
and what the hell could Corbett’s “pressing transportation needs” BE ?
The gas taxes have been rising and still we have the worst roads in the nation. My guess is that this will not change that.
I believe all of these taxes go to that black hole known as Philadelphia. I hate that place. Corrupt beyond belief.
That chart is nearly 3 years old. Many have gone up since then.
Interactive Gasoline Map
http://www.api.org/oil-and-natural-gas-overview/industry-economics/fuel-taxes/gasoline-tax
Let’s see...
Eastern PA drivers buying gas in NJ.
More perpetual road construction projects (the traffic cone is PA’s state tree)
More money for union bosses and political kickbacks
More money to feed corruption in the Turnpike Commission
What’s not to like?
Diesel too?
How long before they make buying gas in NJ illegal?
I don’t believe Diesel is exempt but am not 100% certain.
The 7 Worst Roads in America
http://www.rd.com/slideshows/the-7-worst-roads-in-america/
Here Are The 20 US Cities Where Crummy Roads Cost Drivers The Most Money
http://www.businessinsider.com/the-20-us-cities-with-the-worst-roads-2013-10#ixzz2lHnijkn8
Which states have the worst roads?
http://money.msn.com/now/post—which-states-have-the-worst-roads
In examining fuel prices near state borders, the prices were closer than one would think.
They could have a lot more PA roads listed there.
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