Calif. Legislature Considers Several Tax Increases

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A special session of the California Legislature is considering several proposals to raise taxes, in an effort to fund road maintenance and public health services.

Potential increases would affect gas, vehicle registration and licensing fees, alcohol, tobacco, and soda.

Governor Jerry Brown wants at least $1.3 billion for Medi-cal, and several billion more for roads and highways.

Democrats are largely in agreement, but they’ll need the support of republicans, as they don’t have super majorities in either the Assembly or Senate.

Conservatives have been adamant about not raising taxes, although roadwork funding could get support from Republican-friendly business groups.