By Mark | February 2, 2012
Republicans like to say they’re for lower taxes, but they’re not. They’re just against taxing the rich. At least that’s what we’re seeing play out in Michigan. The legislature eliminates taxes on the wealthy, knowing full well that other taxes, which disproportionately hit the poor, are eventually going to have to fill the resulting gap. […]
I spent this evening at a panel discussion at Washtenaw Community College hosted by Michigan State Senator Rebekah Warren (D-Ann Arbor). The event was called, “What Does Governor Snyder’s Budget Mean to You?”, and joining the Senator were Ypsilanti Mayor Paul Schrieber, Superintendent of Ypsilanti Public Schools Dedrick Martin, Eastern Michigan University Professor and Chair […]
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