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Turnpike Commission’s proposal gains support
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that the proposal of the Turnpike Commission to raise tolls, enact special “congestion tolls,” take control of and toll I-80, and issue debt (tied to future gas taxes) has some support among lawmakers.
Why? It’s quick, it isn’t hard to understand, maintains patronage jobs, and it doesn’t give Rendell a victory. Good policy? Who cares?