Governor Opposes Gasoline Tax Suspension

Governor Daniels says he has no plans to suspend the state’s sales tax on gasoline, even though state and national average prices have reached new records. Daniels says suspending the tax would not be a responsible thing to do, because it would reduce the state government’s fiscal strength. Daniels also says it would benefit wealthy people who don’t really need the relief. A Democrat who plans to run for Governor supports suspending the tax. Former U-S Representative Jill Long Thompson says the state should suspend the tax for 60 days.