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More on Those Proposed Tax Hikes

By Marcus Gilmer in News on May 18, 2009 9:45PM

Last week, we mentioned the potential boost in sales tax for booze and possibly video poker machines. Clout Street takes a look at the State Senate's current plan, still under construction. But those aren't the only taxes being examined; also being explored are increases in drivers license fees, candy tax, and selling lottery tickets online. That's all well and good, but the moment they tax Fruit Roll-Ups, it's on.