USA: proposal for fuel subsidies for commercial fishermen in Maine

In recent weeks I have written a few posts on fuel subsidies.

Here is one on a bill in the State of Maine to Refund the Sales Tax Paid on Fuel Used in Commercial Fishing Vessels

The Republicans in Main are proposing a series of tax cuts, including taxes on fuel used by fishing vessels. In one press article (see link hereunder) State Senator Trahan is quoted as saying that "The elimination of the sales tax on fuel used in the Gulf of Maine is aimed at encouraging fishermen to bring their fish to Portland, rather than Massachusetts".

Here is the link with official information on the bill on fishing vessels :

 

http://www.mainelegislature.org/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280039215

Here the article on tax cuts (including in fuel for fishing vessels) proposed by the Republicans in Maine:

 

http://www.pressherald.com/news/gop-plan-for-budget-calls-for-tax-cuts_2011-04-15.html