Governor proposes replacing gas tax

Published January 8, 2013 8:30pm ET



RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gov. Bob McDonnell wants Virginia lawmakers to eliminate the state gasoline tax and replace it with a sales tax increase of less than a penny on the dollar.

The swap is part of a five-year, $3.1 billion transportation funding plan unveiled by the governor Tuesday, a day before legislators convene their 2013 session.

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