Michigan wants to raise gasoline tax
06 Jun 2009
Great idea. The plan calls for what will amount to a 34 cent per gallon tax instead of the current 19 cent per gallon tax.
Rep. Pam Byrnes, D-Chelsea, said it will be hard for lawmakers facing re-election next year to vote for a higher tax. She said the gas tax plan is backed by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, which argues that improved roads will encourage businesses to come to Michigan.
Yes. And we all know how higher taxes are always encouraging to businesses, too.
Here’s Michigan with it’s puny 19 cent tax:
Michigan's gasoline prices are currently the highest in the nation.
Raising taxes sure will help Michigan.
June 8th, 2009 at 2:36 am
Yup! More taxes = improved business climate, and encourages people to spend more on gas in our state, so they can visit our tourist Meccas. Good thinking, Bro!
June 8th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Funny how Texas, with lower gas prices and taxes, seems to be still growing, while Michigan seems to be floundering…