This is over and above the $0.19 proposed increase in the gas tax.
I live in RI, right on the line between the states (not that much of RI isn't on a state line). Fuel prices are about $0.22 cheaper in Mass than RI.
RI already did the increase in the registration thing - they just didn't tell anyone first. The last renewal (Jan) for the hummer was $150 for 2 years.
Plus the $1.50 "technology fee", along with the reminder that it HAS to be done online or thru the mail - you can't renew at a registry in person. The folks are just too busy for that I guess. Add that to the $690 in personal property tax (excise tax?) this year, plus the $250 "fee" that the water department charges for having my vehicle registered in this state. It is seriously starting to rival my car insurance bill (you know, the one with the surcharge for "uninsured drivers" - even though it is totally illegal to drive without insurance and one must show proof to get registrations and renewals.
Is this typical of all states?
Sorry - just "hummin"..
