With only a few weeks to go until the election, the Regional Transit Authority is trying their hardest to persuade people to vote for another tax and spend project that is highly unpopular and not necessary. Today they tweeted this following article out to their supporters. https://twitter.com/RTAmichigan/status/788133743076618240?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Enews%7Ctwgr%5Etweet Their argument is that because Michiganders who work in Detroit have longer commutes, they will be … [Read more...] about The Regional Transit Authority Is Out of Touch
Local Taxes in Michigan
3 Reasons To Oppose An East Lansing City Income Tax
As some of you know, East Lansing is home to Michigan State University and more than 50,000 students. East Lansing has a total of 48,000 citizens that does not include students so it is easy to see the influence and impact that the university has on the city. Recently, East Lansing announced that their Financial Health Review Team is looking into a city wide income tax to pay for unfunded liabilities. New city wide income taxes should be opposed and here are 3 reasons why. This … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons To Oppose An East Lansing City Income Tax
‘No’ to Toll Roads Ran by Un-elected Bureaucrats
“How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!” – Thomas Jefferson While you are busy at work, your legislatures are attempting to grant unelected bureaucrats with the power to raise money from toll roads. The bill before the Senate to allow this to happen, Senate Bill 627, will accord, “certain public authorities to develop certain eligible products and to enter into certain agreements.” [1] Essentially, an … [Read more...] about ‘No’ to Toll Roads Ran by Un-elected Bureaucrats
Common Core: A Disaster for Michigan
Often times we do not associate an education policy as having a direct effect on economic growth in Michigan, but this time it is different. Common Core in Michigan is having a detrimental effect on our children as well as our economy. In a time that Michiganders are swamped by unnecessary costs and regulations, Common Core provides an unnecessary burden on the average family. According to Fox News, states that implement Common Core “will spend up to an estimated $10 billion up front, then as … [Read more...] about Common Core: A Disaster for Michigan