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National Tax Freedom Day: Runestad calls on Democrats to stop raising taxes
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,...
Moolenaar Questions Labor Secretary on Policies that Hurt Michigan Farmers
Congressman John Moolenaar questioned Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, in a hearing of the Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education today. Moolenaar pressed Su on department policies that have hurt farmers in Michigan, specifically addressing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for farm laborers in the state.Moolenaar expressed his concerns, stating, "Acting Secretary Su’s indifference to rural America has harmed Michigan farmers and their hope for a prosperous future. I have heard fifth and sixth-generation farmers in...