Free Republic

Among the details that are just now starting to trickle out is that this so-called "no tax budget" includes loads of fee increases – which many believe are tax increases by another name – and at least one direct tax increase. Details remain sketchy, but sprinkled throughout the 22 bills in the budget package are increases to the alcohol and beverage catering fee, the liquor license fee, the enterprise zone application fee, some sort of parking fee and numerous judicial fees: a first paper filing fee, a telephonic fee, a summary judgment fee and a court security fee. Meanwhile, the...