Redrawn 6th District spurs new proposal, draws ire from Tea Party; Van Hollen’s proposed new district shows him little love; tobacco tax campaign launches today; ex state senator sues former employee; Bongino endorsed by Utah senator; feds fast track Baltimore Red Line; and Baltimore City Council primary loser launches write-in campaign.
Day: October 11, 2011
Transportation study finds support for higher fees for gas guzzlers, opposition to gas tax hike
Marylanders agree that the state’s roads need work. According to a study to be presented at Morgan State University’s National Transportation Center Symposium today, residents say the best ways to raise new money to fix the problems are raising inspection and licensing fees for vehicles with the worst gas mileage, and then for other motorists.
They also favor directing general obligation bond money toward roads, not just money from transportation revenues.
Poll: Marylanders want wind power, even if it costs more
Most Marylanders are in favor of paying $2 more a month for greener electricity produced through offshore wind, according to a new poll conducted by Gonzales Research.
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