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Perry Johnson's Income Tax Elimination Plan Faces Scrutiny as Michigan Gubernatorial Race Intensifies
Republican gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson's income tax elimination plan faces scrutiny as budget experts warn it would require deep cuts to essential state programs including Medicaid and education.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - policy
Detroit Poll: Michigan Voters Don't Know the State Is Falling Behind on Income, Education, and Jobs
A new Detroit Regional Chamber poll finds 75 percent of Michigan voters don't know the state has fallen to 39th nationally in per-person income. The findings arrive as the Mackinac Policy Conference opens with warnings that Michigan's house is on fire.
2d ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Flint Cash Program Cuts Preterm Births by 18% as Study Makes Case for State Policy Shift
A Lancet Public Health study found Flint's Rx Kids cash program cut preterm births by 18% and NICU admissions by 29%, strengthening the case for direct cash assistance as state public health policy.
17h ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Perry Johnson's Tax Plan Overstates Savings as Michigan Governor Race Tightens
Fact check shows Perry Johnson's income tax elimination plan would save families less than campaign claims, raising questions about revenue replacement
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Mike Cox Announces Tax Cut Plan and Education Reform as Michigan Governor Candidate
Former Attorney General Mike Cox announces plan to eliminate Michigan's state income tax and implement education reforms modeled after Mississippi, arguing current policies are driving population out of the state.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - healthcare
Michigan Medicaid Faces Federal Work Requirements That Could Disenroll 355,000 Residents
New federal work requirements could disenroll 355,000 Michiganders from Medicaid by 2028, creating financial strain on hospitals and reducing access to care for low-income residents.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Package to Address Medical Debt and Require Hospital Financial Assistance Programs
The Michigan Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan package of five bills to address medical debt, requiring hospitals to create financial assistance programs for low-income patients and prohibiting medical debt from appearing on credit reports. The legislation now moves to the House for consideration.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Michigan Republicans' 2026 Governor Race Heats Up With Perry Johnson's Tax Cut Proposal and John James's Attendance Record
Michigan Republican gubernatorial primary intensifies with Perry Johnson's income tax elimination pledge and U.S. Rep. John James's congressional attendance record under scrutiny.
March 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources