Marsh opposes any tax increases

Sen. Del Marsh

The top-ranking member of the Alabama Senate said Monday that he opposes any tax increases and said a leaner government and economic growth are the keys to salvaging the state budget.  Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, of Anniston made the statements after being  asked whether lawmakers should consider any proposals to raise new revenue after the governor mentioned it as a possibility in a recent interview.
Marsh said Monday that he was not going to support any tax increase,, In fact, Marsh said he looks at this as a further opportunity to right-size government.
Marsh said the state work force has been trimmed by about 11 percent during the last four years, mostly by attrition. He said he thought it could be reduced by about another 9 percent.