The Chronicle reports that state senators (mostly Republicans) are throwing obstacles in front of Senator John Carona's "local option" bill.
This bill would allow counties to choose from a menu of fees and taxes to fund transportation projects as they see fit.
Options would include imposing a local gas tax or raising vehicle registration or driver's license renewal fees.
republican senatorsLocal optionAustinContrarian Thu, 04/09/2009 - 4:48pm
Local optionAustinContrarian Thu, 04/09/2009 - 4:48pm
The Chronicle reports that state senators (mostly Republicans) are throwing obstacles in front of Senator John Carona's "local option" bill. |
