Higher corporate tax, new marijuana tax

Whitmer wants higher taxes on 'big tech,' marijuana to fix Michigan roads; details sparse
Many key details of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's new road-funding strategy weren't immediately provided by the governor's office.
Whitmer's new road fix plan includes $470M pot tax, but few other details
A tax on pot is the only revenue increase that the governor identified in her news release on how to pay for the road fixes.
Whitmer’s $3B Michigan road plan: Higher corporate tax, new marijuana tax
Whitmer unveiled the plan Monday, Feb. 10. It would generate long-term road funding by increasing the corporate income tax, taxing wholesale marijuana sales, cutting unspecified programs and shifting all taxes at the pump to road funding.
Whitmer proposes $3B road plan; Republicans concerned about tax increases
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently introduced a $3 billion plan to “fix the damn roads,” her 2018 gubernatorial campaign promise. The Mi Road Ahead plan, announced will invest $1 billion in local roads and $250 million in public transit programs throughout the state.
Whitmer proposes new marijuana tax, redirects funding to pay for road repairs
The governor’s plan would generate $3 billion for local roads by redirecting $500 million in existing funds as well as adding or raising taxes and fees.
Whitmer: Tax businesses, marijuana as part of $3B road-funding plan
Gretchen Whitmer proposed a $3 billion road-funding plan Monday, including tax increases on businesses and marijuana to help facilitate road and bridge maintenance. The proposal also includes $500 million in unspecified spending cuts.
Whitmer proposes $1.7 billion tax on corporations to fund road projects
Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a new plan to increase funding for road construction in Michigan, centered around a new tax levied against corporations.
Governor Whitmer Proposes $3 Billion MI Road Ahead Plan, Drawing Mixed Reactions in Michigan
Gov. Whitmer proposes a $3 billion plan for Michigan road improvements, funded by gas and corporate taxes and marijuana tax revenue.
Whitmer's road tax plan has the cannabis industry on edge
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s road funding plan would take a tire iron to Michigan’s legal cannabis industry. The plan outlines $2.2 billion in new taxes, including adding a wholesale tax to marijuana sales to generate $470 million.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces new funding plan for road improvements
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new plan to funnel more money into fixing the state's aging infrastructure.
Gov. Whitmer wants $3B for Michigan roads: Here's where it would come from
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called on lawmakers to return to the negotiating table to craft a road funding solution. She unveiled her own plan Monday.
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Detroit Chamber says Whitmer’s proposed tax hike to fund roads is bad for business
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s road funding plan is bad for business, according to the Detroit Regional Chamber. The regional ...