They Want to Tax You on Miles Driven
Obama Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he wants to consider taxing motorists based on how many miles they drive rather than how much gasoline they burn. The idea is gaining ground in several states. Governors in Idaho and Rhode Island are talking about such programs, and a North Carolina panel suggested the state start charging motorists a quarter-cent for every mile as a substitute for the gas tax. A tentative plan in Massachusetts to use GPS chips in vehicles to … Continue reading →