a:3:{s:16:"field_story_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:1634:"<span style="font-size: larger;">It has taken over 3 years to get the &ldquo;GRAND ROAD DEAL&rdquo; through the legislature but after a marathon session lasting 20 hours where the legislators were locked into chambers and convinced (badgered, bought, traded, or who knows by what other measures) they have approved the road deal that &ldquo;WE THE PEOPLE&rdquo; WILL FINALLY HAVE TO APPROVE in May of 2015.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: larger;">There is no question the roads are in dire need of repair but the question is whether the people of Michigan are ready to have their taxes increased to cover the $1,600.000,000.00 of tax debt that will be loaded onto their backs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: larger;">It seems that it would be more prudent to use some of $5,000,000,000.00 of the money the legislative budget has increased over the last 4 years. Maybe we should take a serious look at whether we should be in the crony capitalism business by using the money we give to MEDC, the Strategic Fund, the 21st Century Job Fund, and to the Film Industry. I thought republicans were suppose to be &ldquo;Fiscal Conservatives&rdquo; and believe in &ldquo;smaller government&rdquo;?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: larger;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For an article on the &ldquo;Grand Road Deal&rdquo; go online at:</span><br />
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