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November 20, 2009

State senators against toll on I-80

Ten state senators, including Lisa Baker and John Gordner, who both represent portions of Luzerne County, have called on U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to reject a state proposal to toll Interstate 80.

“We write … to strongly oppose the conversion of Interstate 80 into a toll road,” the letter stated. “We are deeply concerned about the significant economic consequences such a conversion will have on our state’s businesses and residents as well as the considerable amount of debt the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will incur if this proposal is approved.”

All seven senators whose district has I-80 running through it signed the three-page letter, in addition to three from the south central part of the state who previously opposed tolling the road.

For the complete story, see Saturday's Times Leader.

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