PA Republicans Say Fight to Block RGGI Carbon Tax “Far from Over”

Two weeks ago MDN told you that Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf swiftly vetoed a PA Senate resolution sent to him that would block the state from joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), nothing more than a carbon tax that won’t actually reduce carbon emissions (see PA Gov. Wolf Vetoes Bill that Would Block Obscene RGGI Carbon Tax). Wolf wants to tax coal and natural gas-fired power plants out of existence in the state, and rake in billions in tax revenues before the plants eventually go under. Death by taxation. Republicans in the state legislature are vowing to mount a serious effort to override Wolf's veto. And if that doesn't work...

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