2007 House Joint Resolution Z: Allow graduated income tax in Michigan

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Introduced by Rep. Alma Smith (D) on September 14, 2007, to place before voters in the next general election a Constitutional amendment to eliminate its prohibition on a graduated income tax (as opposed to Michigan's current flat tax). The measure does not specify a rate structure. Once the Constitution is changed the legislature could set rates without the approval of the voters.

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1) Hammer your local state legislator by Anonymous Citizen on September 17, 2007
State spending cuts must take place. Citizens: if your legislator is among those who support higher taxes, let them know that you cannot afford it, the State of Michigan cannot afford it.
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2) Citizens keep your eye on the ball by Anonymous Citizen on September 17, 2007
While it is interesting to consider the many varied issues discussed in this forum, such as leghold traps and early prisoner release, let us not forget that the State budget deficit IS the seminal issue in the State today. What the legislators decide on this matter will profoundly affect the future of Michigan. The State must come to grips with reality; it cannot afford, nor its citizens afford, the current level of spending. Citizens, keep your eye on the ball- if you let the legislature off the hook with tax increases because your pet issues such as leghold traps and the like are being promoted, you are just being duped.
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3) Hall of Shame - Tax Increasers by Mike Hignite on September 17, 2007
Alma Smith, Warren, Meadows, Bauer, Miller, Meisner, Vagnozzi, Clack, Hammel, Hammon, Robert Jones, Young, Donigan, Lindberg, Lahti, Bieda, Condino, Bennett, Lemmons, Byrnes, Tobocman, Gonzales, Leland, Hopgood, Kathleen Law, Sheltrown, Jackson, Accavitti, Cushingberry and Scott.

If one of these is from your district,
REMEMBER, REMEMBER COME TUESDAY IN NOVEMBER
THE TAX INCREASE THESE LOSERS HATH WROUGHT.
I KNOW OF NO REASON TO PUT UP WITH TREASON
'GAINST CITIZENS THESE 'REPS HAVE SOUGHT.

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