Are tax increases on the table?

Considering the overwhelming voter rejection of the tax measures on the ballot this year it seems strange that some still think the Legislature will raise taxes to address the state's budget deficit. Based on the bi-partisan statements of Rep. Ross Hunter (House Finance Chair) and Sen. Joe Zarelli (Ranking Senate Ways and Means member), however, tax increases are not going to be a serious option. Here is the TVW video of their comments on the likelihood of tax increases and what they think will happen on the budget . . . READ MORE