Sales tax increase passed by Republicans in legislature by Mid-Hudson News • May 12, 2011 0 Flares 0 Flares × POUGHKEEPSIE – It’s a biennial debate, and it usually breaks out along party lines. 0 Flares Facebook 0 Google+ 0 Twitter 0 LinkedIn 0 0 Flares × SEE ALSO: Dutchess lawmakers split sharply on sales tax extension but find harmony on other issues - March 16, 2011Leg Traudt votes for Higher Sales Taxes - March 17, 2011New census numbers must lead to action – Poughkeepsie Journal - March 27, 2011