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O'Malley still pushing for transportation funding

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley on Wednesday suggested that adding a penny to the general state sales tax could be a viable solution to raise much-needed revenue for transportation infrastructure projects. O'Malley told reporters he hasn't considered a special legislative session to address transportation.

Thursday - 04/05/2012, 04:08am EDT

Tags: gas, Martin OMalley, Maryland General Assembly,

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States finding tough climate for gas tax proposals

As if gas prices weren't high enough, several states across the U.S. are looking to raise fuel taxes they say are needed to pay for roads and bridges that are outdated, congested and in some cases, dangerous.

Monday - 03/05/2012, 03:51pm EST

Tags: Tawanna Gaines, The Air Force

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Gas tax hike back in debate in Virginia

The version approved by the Virginia Senate Finance Committee would index the gas tax with inflation, meaning it would go up slowly, tied to the inflation rate, above the current 17-cent tax.

Tuesday - 02/21/2012, 08:50am EST

Tags: Bob Brink, Virginia, Thomas "Tag" Greason, hank silverberg

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State Sen. Rob Garagiola doesn't support gas tax

State Sen. Rob Garagiola says he doesn't support Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposal to apply Maryland's 6-percent sales tax to gasoline purchases.

Thursday - 02/16/2012, 11:29am EST

Tags: Rob Garagiola, cherry blossom festival parade

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Gas prices take bigger chunk out of monthly budgets

If you're sitting around the kitchen table trying to figure out what's busting your budget this month, take a look at your gas receipts.

Tuesday - 02/14/2012, 05:02am EST

Tags: AAA Mid-Atlantic, hank silverberg, gas prices

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Md. comptroller: State gas tax a 'punch in the gut'

During a roundtable meeting in Annapolis, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot took a hard line against the plan, which the governor first unveiled on WTOP. O'Malley's proposal would phase in a 6 percent sales tax in addition to the gas tax over three years.

Tuesday - 02/07/2012, 03:30pm EST

Tags: Peter Franchot, Yael Shahar, Martin OMalley

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O'Malley proposes tying gas to sales tax, to alter traffic woes

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is a guest on WTOP's "Ask the Governor" program.

Monday - 01/30/2012, 12:55pm EST

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Funding transportation: Gas tax vs. tolls

A new report says the easiest way to raise more money to fix crumbling roads and bridges and aging transit systems is to make drivers pay at the pump.

Thursday - 01/26/2012, 06:29am EST

Tags: Adam Tuss, gas, COG, tolls

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