The worst part of this so-called plan is that it hurts the strength of Michigan. The growing part of the state (services) are targets for taxes. The outdoors and skilled trades are also hit. Here's the latest from your governor.
From the Detroit News
LANSING -- Hunting fees would double and fishing licenses would cost 43 percent more under a $115 million package of fee increases proposed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm as part of her budget balancing plan.
The proposed fee hikes, detailed this week in budget analyses, are in addition to Granholm's call this month for a new, 2 percent tax on services, and higher taxes on liquor and cigarettes. The tax and fee increases are intended to balance the 2007-08 state budget, which goes into effect Oct. 1.
Liquor and Ciggarettes - pay up
Deer Licenses - From $15 to $30
All species fishing - from $28 to $40 (I doubt I'll be flyfishing this year)
Air emissions permits - pay more $$$
Waste disposal and other servies - $$$$
Electricians pay more in licenses (Ridiculous)
Liquor licenses - triple in costs
Senior Fishing Licenses - $11 to $32
Here's a sampling of $115 million in fee increases in Gov. Jennifer Granholm's budget plan for the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1:
Liquor license -- $21.9 million
Commercial mobile radio system -- $18.6 million
Hunting and fishing license -- $16.9 million
Air emissions -- $16.6 million
Corporation fees -- $6.5 million
Land and water permits -- $6.2 million
Solid waste surcharge -- $6 million
Securities fees -- $4.2 million
Groundwater discharge permit -- $3.1 million
License and regulation fees -- $2.6 million
Hazardous waste user fees -- $2.5 million
Pollution prevention program fees -- $2.4 million
Local judiciary user fees -- $1.7 million
Teacher certification fees -- $1.5 million
State police fingerprint fees -- $1.5 million
Source: Senate Fiscal Agency
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