It could possibly be an unusual gathering April 15. Given the fact that most conservative Republicans and the left-of-center Democrats agree that the May 5th proposal is an unmitigated disaster, its possible they might actually walk side by side at…
Tag: taxes
More Abuse By Government
Given the opportunity, there will be abuses by those in government at ANY level. Enable NOTHING.
Obama’s $6 billion cell phone tax
Yes, it is a tax. (Reposted from Net Right Daily) By Robert Romano What’s a president to do when he wants to implement an ambitious five-year program to provide high-speed Internet access to every single school in America, but lacks…
Northwestern Michigan College Millage Not Needed
Its taken a while, but we’ve have had a chance to research and ponder the upcoming special election ballot that would increase the Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) local millage to pre-Headlee amended (1978 sec 31) levels. A request that will…
Poll Shows Grand Rapids Tax Increases Face Steep Climb & Land Bank Lacks Public Support
Interesting results of recent polling reveals public sentiment on tax increases, public services, and competition from government. The Kent County Taxpayers Alliance (KCTA) commissioned a survey with JD Consulting from June 1-3 which found that there is little support for…
Don’t Raise My Taxes Stop May 2nd In Kalamazoo
AFP-Michigan Brings “Don’t Raise MI Taxes” Tour to Kalamazoo, May 2 Group travels state to rally grassroots opposition to tax hike proposals being debated. LANSING, Mich.—Americans for Prosperity-Michigan’s 13-stop “Don’t Raise MI Taxes” tour will stop in Kalamazoo at a…
Mackinac Center Analysis: High Cigarette Taxes Increases Smuggling
More than 29 percent of Michigan’s total cigarette consumption in 2011 was smuggled into the state, according to Center analysts MIDLAND — The Mackinac Center for Public Policy today released its latest estimates for cigarette smuggling rates in 47 of…
Cronyism – Part II
Reposted from RightMichigan.Com ~ In cronyism part I, the connection between government and business interests was discussed, with focus on state and federal tax dollars being used to pick winners, or at the very least recipients of government largesse.…
Lowered Taxes In Michigan?
Last night I watched a pretty remarkable event. The Traverse City commission voted on their budget. I was present at probably the longest Traverse City Commission meeting I have attended. So long in fact, that protocol required the commission to…
A Side Note Of Support
I support the new Michigan tax plan. More on this over at RightMichigan.com The catalyst needed to bring me over was merely a more complete picture of where we are as a state, and the options we have had before…