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State Capitol of Michigan in Lansing. (istockphoto)

Claiming Republicans Have Shut Out The People, House Dems Go On “Listening Tour”

With claims that the voice of the people have not been heard – several House Democrats are making the rounds to be sure voters have an opportunity to air their concerns.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/10

Mich. Legislature OKs Business Property Tax Repeal

Legislation aiming to eliminate several hundred million dollars in taxes businesses annually pay on equipment is on its way to the governor.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/15

Leaders Revise Business Property Tax-Cut Measure

Leaders from the governor’s office and the Legislature on Tuesday introduced a new plan to eliminate the taxes businesses pay on computers and equipment used in the manufacturing process, but it would require voter approval.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/28

Mitt Romney (Photo credit: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/GettyImages)

Opinion: Romney’s 47% Don’t Pay Taxes Remark Shows He’s Exactly Who We Thought He Was

The recently released tape of Romney speaking to donors at a closed door fundraiser has exposed Mitt Romney to, in fact, be the person Democrats have portrayed him to be: a rich, out of touch, arrogant man that has no respect or connection to the American middle class and absolutely no interest in making the American middle class stronger.

2012/09/19

Barack Obama (Photo credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/GettyImages)

Opinion: Obama’s Latest Class Warfare Speech

Obama’s latest speech on tax cuts for the middle class is just a retread of his tired class warfare rhetoric and strategy.

2012/07/10

Local Officials Skeptical Of Michigan Biz Tax Cuts

Republican lawmakers have long wanted to get rid of a tax on equipment they say is keeping manufacturers from hiring more workers. But there’s a hitch, since many local officials don’t trust lawmakers to make up the lost funds.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/04/22

Study: Taxes Rising On Poor, Tax Breaks For Business

A new study says Michigan is among just a handful of states raising taxes on low-income working families to finance tax cuts for other groups.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/11/15

President Obama To Deliver Job Speech To Congress, Nation

President Barack Obama is expected to propose $300 billion in tax cuts and federal spending when he unveils his jobs agenda Thursday. Listen live beginning at 7 p.m.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/09/08

Senate Republicans Vow No Tax Hike On Rich

President Obama’s plan to raise taxes on wealthier people while preserving cuts for everyone else appears increasingly likely to founder before Election Day.

2010/09/14

Spokesman: Senate GOP To Block Obama Tax Plan

Senate Republicans will oppose any effort to renew soon-to-expire Bush administration tax cuts if upper income taxpayers are excluded from the reductions.

2010/09/13

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