MI SoS Elections Policy: Political Translation
By Patrick Colbeck On May 17, 2022, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson unveiled in a press conference and press release what she referred to as her “Safe and Secure”…
Taxes
The Tax Foundation is the best source for 3rd party information related to federal, state and even global taxes including the tax policies of candidates running for office. EXAMPLE: SEE…
President Trump Issues Directive to Federal Agencies to Cease Divisive Race-Based Training
In a September 4, 2020 memo by Russell Vought, Director of OMB, he stated, “The President has directed me to ensure that Federal agencies cease and desist from using taxpayer…
U.S. Debt Clock
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Principled Solutions
Anyone can come up with a solution to policy issues. Most people are looking for the best solutions not just any solution. Principles are the key to guiding the development…
Principled Solution: Citizen Driven Budgets
Whose priorities are really driving our government budgets? NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor nor has he expressed plans…
Principled Solution: No State Income Tax
Taxes effectively penalize the taxed activity. Do we really want to penalize work? NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor…
Budget Process 3.0
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How To Eliminate Personal Income Tax
The State of Michigan annually collects a net of $9.7B in personal income tax payments. Wouldn't it be nice to make that $0 and join the other states that no…
Time for Problem Solving Not Politics
There has been much discussion of the “Fiscal Cliff” in the news of late. Last year, we were spending $3.8 Trillion, but we were only collecting $2.5 Trillion. As of…
Appropriations Policy
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A Tale of Two Detroits
Last week, the Senator from the 1st district issued the following statement on the Senate floor. "Over and over again this happens. Law enforcement officers use deadly force in situations…
Priorities
Last year, we passed out a $53.6B budget. This year, we have before us a $54.9B budget. That represents an increase of $1.3B. How did we prioritize the spending of…