>>Lawmakers Considering Gas Tax Alternatives
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Lawmakers are considering alternatives to the gas tax. State Representative Peter Schweyer says in spite of the state having an extraordinarily high gas tax, it brings in less and less revenue every year. Some options being considered to replace the gas tax include new tolls, increasing vehicle registration fees, a dollar fee for packages delivered in the state and eliminating funding for state police. Schweyer says America is moving in this direction, car companies are moving in this direction, consumers are moving in this direction and government has to be responsive.