My concern that the Michigan constitution was violated (section 26 ref 5 days in the houses) is still a real one, but here is essentially the answer I received when talking to a legislative aide. The bill (HB-5198) was originally…
Category: Real Discussion
Some of what ails us has been touted as the cure?
Someone close to me wrote this article a while back http://999ideas.com/social-programs.html which illustrates problems with welfare, and government interference with naturally occurring economics. It is certainly worth a read. Many years ago, I too had experienced the joy of unemployment,…
The future of Michigan Property taxes
Property taxes collected will decline… and seriously I support lowering property taxes, but I realize they will never go away. Some fears of a resurgence in millage requests may be realized soon however, as school districts re-organize internal funding to…
Dont stop writing!
Keep the pressure on YOUR legislator to repeal the new taxes added Oct 1, 2007. Do not let them think you are ok with it for even a moment. In a discussion with an accountant, he mentioned the new service…
Michigan about to get hit again?
The Global Warming SCAM hits our great state Now the environmental groups are targeting Michigan because there are coal fired electric plants in the state. These groups would like additional CO2 capturing apparatus installed because it can now be called…
This is in the Michigan Constitution..
Note: this is in the MI Constitution.. <>§26 Bills; printing, possession, reading, vote on passage. Sec. 26. No bill shall be passed or become a law at any regular session of the legislature until it has been printed or reproduced…
Some interesting tidbits in the Michigan Constitution
§ 9 Initiative and referendum; limitations; appropriations; petitions. Sec. 9. The people reserve to themselves the power to propose laws and to enact and reject laws, called the initiative, and the power to approve or reject laws enacted by the…
Breakdown of the voting to RAISE your taxes
Many constituents have asked for a detailed breakdown of the two important tax votes from Monday. Included below is a breakdown of each tax bill and which representatives voted for and against them. HOUSE BILL 4882- Sales Tax On Services…
GRANHOLM has GOT TO GO.
A new Service tax? An increase on Income taxes? This, at a time when the state already has a declining population due to government spending out of control?! The NEW service taxes treat similar services differently based on lobbying ability…