Examples of increased fees

States and cities across the nation are raising fees to bring in new money for governments reeling from cuts and revenue shortfalls. Some examples:

California: Increased vehicle registration fees.

Connecticut: New sales taxes on yoga classes, pet grooming, manicures and many other services.

Georgia: New fees on day care licenses, fireworks permits, traveling circuses and many more items.

Greensboro, N.C.: Doubled fines for parking in fire lanes.

Louisiana: Higher state park fees.

Maryland: Higher fees for birth certificates, new vehicle titles, vanity plates and the filing of land records.

Oregon: Higher fees for medical marijuana.

Philadelphia: Higher parking meter fees.

Providence, R.I.: New fee for mattress disposal.

Rhode Island: Most beach fees nearly doubled. New sales taxes on over-the-counter drugs, smartphone applications and sightseeing tours.

South Dakota: Higher state park fees.

Tennessee: Higher traffic fines.

Tybee Island, Ga.: Higher parking fees and fines.

Wisconsin: Imposed new fee to retake state driving exam.

Wyoming: Higher fees for trucks exceeding weight limits.

Source: Associated Press