When the Michigan legislature returns from their spring break, they will have their plates full (of tax increases). Governor Granholm and several of her legislative friends are looking for more money. Bills have already been introduced to increase taxes and fees on:

 High school sports
 Bottled water
 Entertainment
 Vending machine items
 Vacant houses
 Property transfers
 Abandoned vehicles
 Septic systems
 Court filings

In addition, they want to give expanded taxing authority to local governments and school boards and increase the gas tax by fifty cents a gallon.

You would think that would be enough. What more do they want? The governor wants to impose a graduated income tax. That would increase a middle class family’s income taxes by 50% or more. In addition, two democratic lawmakers would like to see your income tax increase by 25% for their pet project.

We must stop this legal robbery of the Michigan taxpayers. It is literally driving jobs out of Michigan. Come to the Lansing Taxpayer Tea Party. Tell your elected officials they must stop the bankruptcy of our state and nation. The Constitution tells us that “We the people” are still in charge. We expect over 1000 Michigan resident to stand united on the capitol lawn.

Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, "Joe the Plumber," will speak at the Michigan Taxpayer Tea Party. For more information go to www.afpmi.org. Joe will also have a book signing from 9:00 until 11:30 am. His book, "Joe the Plumber -- Fighting for the American Dream" will be available for sale.