An MSU economics professor does the math and makes the case for mileage fees as the best way to replace gas tax revenue that will dwindle as we turn to EV’s. We won’t pay more, just differently.
Ronald Fisher
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
Opinion | Is it time to increase taxes in Michigan?
If Michiganders want quality services, higher taxes seem appropriate and perhaps necessary, writes a Michigan State University professor of economics.
Opinion | Michigan drivers pay small gas tax now. The free ride is over.
The average Michigan driver pays about $10 a month in gas tax. They believe they’re paying a lot more.
Opinion | Fix the damn roads? Sure. But Whitmer can’t control the damn economy.
Governors can do a lot to improve Michigan. But their administrations often are defined by economies that are influenced by trends beyond state borders.