The State newspaper is reporting that the 10-member Tax Realignment Commission is unanimously recommending massive tax increases on everything from gasoline, to water and electricity, as well as eliminating the sales tax exemption on groceries.

The panel is proposing to increase SC gasoline tax to 21 cents per gallon, adding an additional 1.5% state tax on water and electricity rates, in addition to reinstating a 3% sales tax on groceries. (more…)