Franchot calls raising Maryland tax on gas 'crushing blow'

7 February 2012, 5:35 pm

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot blasted Gov. Martin O'Malley on Tuesday for pushing a gas-tax increase that the comptroller said would deliver a "crushing blow" to families and small businesses. Mr. Franchot, a Democrat, made his comments during a briefing he called to explain the potential tax hike's ...... Read More »

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