Lawmaker Says Special Tax Favors Are 'Cronyism'

Michigan Capitol Confidential

By TOM GANTERT | 7/20/2010

If a business is in need of a tax break, the quickest route may be the local politician.

State Rep. Justin Amash, R-Kentwood, recently called out his colleagues for submitting bills that created tax advantages for single businesses.

Amash called attention to Senate Bill 500, sponsored by State Sen. Tony Stamas, R-Midland. That bill was tailored to create a tax break for an electronics building in Gaylord. more …

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