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Maryland Senate votes to raise gas tax

Maryland lawmakers gave final approval Friday to the first increase in the state's gas tax in 20 years. Motorists could expect to pay between 13 and 20 cents more per gallon of gas by mid-2016, according to state analysts. The bill already has passed the House and now goes to the governor for his signature.

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