Friday, February 29, 2008

Virginia Supreme Court Says 'No' To Regional Taxes

The Supreme Court of Virginia, which is known (by me at least) for or it's no-nonsense rationality, struck down the power of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) and the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority (HRTA) to tax without representation by 'the people'. The opinion can be found here (PDF)

The Virginia Legislature should take notes from the VASC on how to read....and start with the Virginia Constitution.

See: A few Lucky Virginians Have Another Nasty Surprise In Store -- Compliments Of The Legislature

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