East Michigan News

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad paid tribute to National Tax Freedom Day on Thursday by calling on Michigan Democrats to stop raising taxes on hardworking Michiganders.

"Today is a day when we should be celebrating tax relief to help Michiganders keep more of their own money," said Runestad, R-White Lake.

Since taking control of the Legislature in January 2023, Michigan Democrats have raised the state’s income tax, voted against tax relief for seniors and working families, and voted to raise taxes or fees over 20 times. Runestad expressed his concern by stating, “The worst part is, they’re not done yet.”

Runestad also highlighted the impact of these tax increases on families, emphasizing, "With inflation so high, we should be working to help Michiganders better afford the cost of living — not making it harder for them. Even on National Tax Freedom Day, Democrats still haven’t figured that out."

The senator criticized the use of raised taxes to fund various projects, mentioning, “Lansing Democrats have raised your taxes to pay for their pet projects like swimming pools, pickleball courts, and give away crony corporate handouts."

Runestad concluded his statement by asserting, “A family’s life, liberty, and property are never safe when a Democrat-controlled Legislature is in session.”

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Senator Jim Runestad

P.O. Box 30036

Lansing, MI 48909-7536