We don’t tax groceries. Why do we tax another necessity – fuel for our cars?
Michigan roads
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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.
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Opinion | With Michigan at a crossroads, here’s a roadmap for Lansing
A series of expert reports on Michigan’s economy and budget, Great Lakes and water management and other issues will help our new governor and legislature address the state’s most critical challenges
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Gretchen Whitmer promises fixed roads. Can she find the money to deliver?
The Democratic candidate for Michigan governor skimps on the details in her economic and jobs plans.
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Opinion | Yes, Michigan’s roads are bad. But help is on the way
The extra money we’re spending now on roads will make a noticeable difference in a few years, says a Michigan business executive.
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Bill Schuette: I’ll figure out how to fix Michigan roads after I win
The Republican gubernatorial candidate predicts he’ll narrowly defeat Democrat Gretchen Whitmer, who he claims “wants to tax everything that moves.” Then, as governor, he’ll focus on fixing the state’s roads.
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Bill Schuette wants to fix roads while cutting taxes. Good luck with that.
Economists say Schuette’s plan of pain-free tax cuts and fixing roads with no new revenues is from the realm of make-believe.
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Where Michigan governor candidates stand on fixing the roads
Republican, Democratic and Libertarian candidates for governor outline their plans to fund road repairs. Some say considerably more than others.
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Can any Michigan governor candidate fix the roads?
Democratic, Republican and Libertarian candidates for governor claim to have plans to fix Michigan roads. But none detail how they would raise the billions of dollars said to be needed each year.
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Flint, Islam and fixing the damn roads. Your Michigan governor debate recap
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley defends response to Flint. Attorney General Bill Schuette doesn’t like Jennifer Granholm. And religious animosity remains between Patrick Colbeck and Abdul El-Sayed.