Just realised Hogan doesn't even believe in anthropogenic climate change. Moderate my arse. Hopefully the legislature will frustrate his more stupid promises like his inane scaremongering around the 'rain tax'.
Yes, taking common-sense Pigouvian approaches to fixing the constellation of problems that come from overuse of impervious surfaces (such as increased flooding during storms; reduced groundwater recharge; non-point source pollution running into one of MD's most culturally and economically significant natural resources, the Chesapeake; etc. etc. etc.) is "stupid and not well thought out".
The so-called "rain tax" is one of the best public policy ideas out there, period. It should be in place most everywhere. Though I will grant that its urgency is especially sharp in Maryland, given that the state of the Chesapeake Bay makes it especially important there.
