Central and Eastern Kentucky
(2009-06-22)
LEXINGTON, KY
(WEKU) -
The realization that higher taxes on alcohol and cigarettes won't satisfy Kentucky's need for new revenue had some state lawmakers talking about tax reform. However, the current special session has focused almost exclusively on expanded gambling.Lexington representative Jesse Crenshaw explains no one wants tax reform if it means higher taxes.
"I'm hesitant to say that tax reform won't ever succeed but I think they're would be a lot of people opposed to it both in terms of citizenry and in terms of the legislators," Crenshaw said.
If expanded gambling fails, Crenshaw says it will likely resurface in January. He's not sure it would be put before voters. However, the veteran lawmaker admits simply cutting the budget is not a long term solution. © Copyright 2012, WEKU
