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  • Senate leaders unveil transportation plan

    01/20/2006 10:21:02 AM PST · by iceskater · 19 replies · 314+ views
    WWBT Channel 12 ^ | Thursday, January 19, 2006
    Virginia Senate leaders unveiled a plan Friday to raise an additional $4 billion to transportation. The plan proposes phasing-in a raise of the sales tax on automobiles from three percent to five percent. That's the same sales tax for other purchases. And, it would phase out the sales tax exemption on gasoline over four years. Governor Tim Kaine announces his transportation plan this afternoon.
  • Surplus expected for state With fiscal year to end next month, revenue is up

    05/19/2004 8:57:48 AM PDT · by iceskater · 25 replies · 205+ views
    Richmond Times Dispatch ^ | May 19, 2004 | Michael Hardy
    <p>Before the start of the one of the biggest tax increases in state history, Virginia's economic engine seems to be in overdrive.</p> <p>It also appears likely that the state will close the fiscal year on June 30 with a healthy surplus.</p>