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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.&nbsp; A 1 percent increase in the sales tax dedicated to road repairs in exchange for lower gas taxes.<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2. A user tax based on the number of miles driven as opposed to gallons purchased.<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3. Governor Snyder has suggested that the state raise vehicle registration fees.<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4. Governor Snyder has also suggested shifting from the state's 19-cents per gallon gasoline tax to a percentage wholesale tax on fuel.<br />
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For an article on the various options that are being considered click on the following story link:<br />
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