Democrats competing in Michigan’s March 10 primary want to dramatically increase taxes on the rich. The plans are popular as the middle class shrinks, but experts say they won’t pay for candidates’ ambitious plans.
2020 Michigan election
Elizabeth Warren tells Detroit her tax plans make billionaires cry
With a dig at billionaire and fellow presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg, Warren framed herself as an agent for change during a rally before 2,200 in Detroit.
How Democratic presidential candidates would raise taxes to pay for plans
Democratic presidential hopefuls are proposing aggressive spending plans to combat climate change, make college free or more affordable, increase access to health care and more. They’re going to have to pay for them somehow.
Dems’ immigration plans would help Michigan economy, hurt low-skilled workers
Democrats competing in Michigan’s March 10 primary want to reverse many of President Trump’s policies. Easing immigration rules could help amid a labor shortage, but not all would win.
Michigan group rushes to get graduated income tax on 2020 ballot
A progressive group wants voters to change the constitution to lower taxes for joint filers making less than $350,000, but raise them on higher earners to generate another $1.5 billion.
Michigan primary 2020: What you need to know, where to vote, absentee rules
It’s almost Election Day, and a lot has changed since the last major election. Here’s how to vote in the presidential primary.
Democrats’ hard push for electric vehicles would upend Michigan economy
Democratic presidential hopefuls have big goals for electric vehicle production in their efforts to combat climate change. Michigan automakers are unlikely to meet those timetables, though, and unions fear electric vehicles could kill jobs.
What Democrats’ climate change plans mean to Michigan automakers, workers
Democratic presidential candidates want to ensure that all new light vehicles sold in the United States emit no carbon as soon as 2030. Read their plans for how to get there.
Democrats hope solving battery anxiety will jumpstart electric car sales
Presidential candidates and Michigan regulators want big investments in battery charging infrastructure, which remains a key hurdle to electric car sales. Last year, just 2 percent of U.S. car sales were electric vehicles.
Fact Squad | Ad touts Elissa Slotkin’s work fighting PFAS chemicals
A new ad thanks freshman U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin for fighting PFAS. While mostly accurate, the ad leaves out a few details, Fact Squad finds.