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Pennsylvania’s gas tax, already the highest in the country, will increase from 50.3 cents a gallon to 58.2 cents on Sunday, Jan. 1. The increase was part of legislation passed several years ago to raise more money to repair the state’s roads and bridges. Does that sound reasonable or was it overkill on the part of state government? Are there any other ways the state could have raised the money? Will the increase change how much you drive?
“Nobody is going to be using the roads if gas taxes are that high.”
“I’ll drive right across the state line to West Virginia to buy my gas.”
“I’ll just say this. If they actually fix and maintain the roads and bridges, fine. It remains to be seen what will actually happen. Infrastructure in this state is a joke and definitely needs some attention, but I’m skeptical about whether or not the money will be put to good use.”
“Where is all the casino money going? It’s ridiculous that tolls and gas taxes are going up. They never come down.”
“Get used to it. When you have both a state administration that refuses to properly tax big businesses and an incoming president with the same mentality, the tax money has to come from somewhere. That somewhere is consumers.”
“This has nothing to do with President Trump. Why bring him into this?”
“Well said. Some people cannot see what is right in front of their face when they vote these ridiculous clowns into office.”
“Roads in Pennsylvania are horrible. What roads are being fixed? Come on people, wake up.”
“It’s unreal. Gas has already gone up five cents in my town so Sunday there goes another eight cents. I will buy gas in West Virginia but not everyone can do that. You can’t stop driving, though. You have to go out and do things.”
“The state is the state. We have the second highest number of legislators of all 50 states, being paid one of the highest salaries, highest per diem spending allowed and one of the largest allowances for staffs. Serve in Legislature 10 years and you get a lifetime pension and healthcare.”
“It’s nice work if you can get it.”
“Pennsylvania has the worst roads and bridges in the country, so where is all this money going?”