Michigan Advance: Michigan proposal to tax the rich, fund schools raises questions with business groups

In order for Michigan to get on track to grow, the state should be incentivizing economic success, not further taxing it, Jase Bolger, president and CEO of the West Michigan Policy Forum said in a statement in response to the ballot initiative Friday morning.

Instead of throwing money at Michigan’s educational system that is failing to address the needs of students, Bolger said parents should be provided more information about the status of their child’s learning and if they’re meeting expectations.

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