Maryland residents are bracing for several tax and fee hikes. 

Gas taxes, vehicle registration fees, car title taxes, emissions inspection fees, and the sewer tax, all may be hiked next year. 

Voters are told the extra money is needed for state trust funds that pay for road improvements and protect the Chesapeake Bay.

But a FOX 5 investigation finds the money may be going elsewhere. 

FOX 5's Melanie Alnwick is on the money trail.

The story includes commentary from Marta Hummel Mossburg.

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