[Update] Yesterday, we reported on the death of the Transportation Climate Initiative (below), another taxation without representation scheme that would milk motorists to fund progressive boutique climate interests.
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We “Lost” To Maskachusetts at the Supreme Court But MA is Committed to Letting NH Win the “War”
As laboratories go, Massachusetts is a mixed bag. The sort you put over someone’s head before stuffing them into a nondescript van. Inside the bag, along with your face, is a profusion of bad ideas driven by a maddening addiction to spending and higher taxes.
Rhode Island Advances Bill to Make NH Even More Popular for Tourists and Job Creators
If we can keep Democrats from ruining the Granite State, we’re in great shape for years to come. Every state around us has gone full-stupid (or close to it), punishing their residents with higher taxes and regulations. Add to that their epic cash grab disguised as a “climate” gas tax, and you can stick a fork in them.
Connecticut Lies to the People as it Lobbys for Another Economy Killing Gas Tax
The Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI) is a scam. Elected officials pass off taxing power to a board that then pumps hard-working Americans for cash laundered into state coffers. States looking to fill budget shortfalls pretend that money is for “Clean Transportation” but that’s a lie too.
CT Governor Wants Regional Board to Raise the Gas Tax (TCI) Because His State Needs the Money.
The folks who pushed, promoted, and signed on to the Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI) are so cute. They keep insisting that this is about saving the planet. We’ll reduce emissions. Gaia will love us. Sorry, as with all such schemes, the goal is to milk the sick cow for a few more bucks before it dies.
NH Formally Declines to Foist a Massive Regional Gas Tax on Struggling Granite Staters
Whatever our thoughts may be about Chris Sununu regarding Emergency orders (not good, if you didn’t notice), he got this one right. New Hampshire, along with Maine, has opted not to sign on to the Transportation Climate Initiative memorandum of understanding.
Some Still Pushing for Massive TCI Gas Tax Despite COVID-Economy
Much like the New Hampshire Democrat desire to cram a 12% tax increase on small business owners in the Granite State (after demanding they close shop), a few movers and shakers behind a regional gas tax hike known as TCI don’t want to wait either.
Another Nail in the TCI Coffin: Report Says Gas Tax Hike Could Be 53% Higher Than Advertised
There are plenty of reasons to prevent elected officials from handing off taxing powers to unelected bureaucrats. But that’s what the Proposed Transportation Climate Initiative does. A Tax on motor fuels whose estimated hike, according to new research will be much higher than advertised.
Now Virginia (Yes Virginia) Is Giving the TCI Gas-Tax the Side – Eye
The Transportation Climate Initiative is like a pretty girl who suddenly can’t get a date. Or a pretty boy, or boy-girl, or girl boy, genderless penguin, Trans-Whale Horseshoe crab, or whatever. Sold as the darling of the ball TCI finds itself facing rejected yet again.
TCI is a “poorly conceived, fundamentally regressive, and economically damaging proposal”
TCI, the Transportation Climate Initiative, has taken some body blows of late. But it’s still upright and in need of a knockout punch. A good blow to the jaw, which this recent letter by the Heartland Institute may help deliver.
This Regional Tax Scam Isn’t About Lower Emissions It is About Adding a New Revenue Stream
The Transportation Climate Initiative is a scam. Not a single supporter is advocating a massive downsizing of government to save the climate. That would have an immediate impact not to mention kick-starting every state economy. No, this is just another tax.
Now Maine has Doubts About the Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI)
We won’t take credit for much but when the Transportation Climate Initiate reared its ugly head, we took a baseball bat to it. New Hampshire Dems wanted it, and are prepared to change State law so we can get it. We took them and it to the rhetorical woodshed.
NH Gov. Chris Sununu Say No to TCI or Embracing any Sort of Regional Gas Tax
As Skip noted earlier today, we’ve got a lot of coverage on the proposed Transportation Climate Initiative. Summed up, “It’s a Trap.” An abrogation of taxing power and electoral accountability to distant climate ministers you cannot vote out of office. But we have good news. Gov. Chris Sununu says, no way.
Massachusetts Needs New Hampshire For Gas Tax Scam to Work
Massachusetts has a problem. Well, a new problem. They desperately want to use a proposed regional theft scheme to jack up gas prices. In California, the same scam has driven gas over 4.00/gallon. But to get there, they can’t go it alone and New Hampshire buying in isn’t a given.