What else can they come up with in California? They are already paying a lot for their gallon of gasoline, and soon may be paying more. [some emphasis, links added]
Someone must enjoy leading the nation in gas prices out West.
The latest tax will drive more taxpayers out of the state. Let’s check the story:
California drivers and Republican legislators are furious over a Democrat-led proposal that could see motorists taxed for each mile they drive.
With the state staring down a budget deficit in the billions and more Californians switching to electric vehicles, Democratic lawmakers are searching for new ways to shore up declining gas tax revenue.
Californians pay the second-highest gas price in the nation behind only Hawaii. In January, the average price was $4.23 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association.
On Thursday, state legislators advanced Democrat Lori Wilson’s bill, AB 1421, which would direct the California Transportation Commission and the state Transportation Agency to continue studying options for a mileage-based tax, rather than implementing one.
So they are studying the proposal? Good luck with that, but aren’t there better things to study?
For example, how about a proposal that actually reduces gas prices? People in the Golden State drive a lot of miles, so cutting gas prices would be a good thing out there.
How about a proposal to make the state more attractive to businesses? The state can look at some problems: the high cost of living, strict environmental regulations, complex labor laws, and evolving employment dynamics.
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