“It’s clear that Michigan must come up with a solution to repair its broken roads. A funding solution that requires a higher sales tax, however, will be especially difficult for lower-income working families who already pay a greater share of their income in state and local taxes.
June 9, 2014
Michigan League for Public Policy: Road fix must protect low-income families
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