Michigan Can Fix Roads without Raising Costs on Job Providers or Residents
March 4, 2025
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Monday, March 3, 2025 Dear Legislators, The West Michigan Policy Forum opposes proposals by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, or any others, that make it more…
How Michigan Spends Your Tax Dollars
February 19, 2025
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In this Policy Pros episode, Doug DeVos and Jase Bolger break down how Michigan’s tax dollars are allocated. While the governor proposes the budget,…
Governor Whitmer Focused on Right Issues During Annual State of the State Address, But Missed a Beat With Vague Proposals and Odd Song Lyrics
January 26, 2024
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her sixth annual State of the State address this week. While we agree with the governor about the policy areas…
The Growing Michigan Together Council Shows Its True Colors
November 10, 2023
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s “Growing Michigan Together Council” has become the “Growing Michigan Taxes Council.” According to a media report, it plans to recommend tax hikes…
Bolger: Fund employee pensions, not special deals or new programs
April 18, 2022
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Tax season in an election year creates an interesting dynamic, including various proposals for how to better collect and spend Michigan's taxpayer dollars. These discussions…