Governor Pawlenty and the Legislature seem ready to approve a gas tax if the money would be used to maintain roads and bridges. But how would a gas tax be perceived by Minnesotans?
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS teamed up with Survey USA to find out.Many politicians have called for the gas tax increase to shore up aging highways and bridges.
This is really a call to action and this is a duty that we need to fulfill on behalf of the memory of people whove lost their lives, House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher said.
But so far, it appears most Minnesotans dont agree. Fifty-seven percent of people surveyed say the state should not increase the state gas tax. Only 38 percent say it should go up.
Of those who want a gas tax increase, 47 percent would prefer an increase of less than five cents. Another 35 percent say they would pay 5 to 7 cents. But few would pay more.
King and Gary have good posts on why we really don't want this session, and helping King win a bet isn't a worthwhile reason either. Andy has a plea for the Governor to stick to his guns. And what's this: Overwhelming Majorities Approve of Pawlenty's Handling Bridge Tragedyanother cross to bear for poor Nick.
