Putnam County District Attorney Adam Levy has recused himself from the investigation of Alexandru Hossu, but the local sheriff claims Levy is still involved.

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But in addition to a flat per-gallon charge, a majority of states levy other taxes, including state, county or local sales taxes, plus various environmental and other charges.

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The scope of the estimates is "way too narrow" and the tax-revenue figures "are infinitesimal compared to either the county or the state budget, " says Stephen Levy, director of the Center for Continuing Study of the California Economy in Palo Alto.

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Recently, the County has balanced its budget annually without increasing its property tax levy.

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