So the Minnesota legislature took matters into its own hands and passed a state-specific gas tax that will help to improve infrastructure. INCREDIBLE. This spells certain doom for Pawlenty's career as politician in MN, and probably clears the way for him to act as McCain's running mate. (assuming the RNC doesn't take his decoder ring away for not being able to keep his legislature from increasing tax burden) Either way, my prediction is he is out of a job as it relates to running the state of Minnesota.
Governor Pawlenty ripped DFL lawmakers on Tuesday for over-riding his veto of the transportation package, which comes with a $6.6 billion price tag and a gasoline tax increase of at least five and a half cents.
The Minnesota Legislature voted Monday to override Gov. Tim Pawlenty's veto of a $6.6 billion bill, paving the way for higher gas taxes and other fees to bring in more money for roads, bridges and transit.
http://www.kare11.com/news/ts_article.aspx?storyid=500264
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