property taxes

When local governments get sued and lose, Michigan residents can end up paying taxes that voters never approved and that exceed state…

Voters in Mount Clemens face a difficult choice on Tuesday: Approve a big property tax increase or risk a state takeover of their city.The recession of…

It's no overstatement to say that property tax revenues are really the lifeblood of local government.So what do local leaders think about the tax exempt…

It's no secret that the city of Detroit and Wayne County have been hit hard by the double whammy of foreclosed and abandoned homes.For owners of those…

Michigan's cities, towns, and villages are seeing an overall improvement in their ability to meet their financial needs, but hundreds continue to…

Last night, Michigan Radio's Steve Carmody reported on the city of Flint's budget.While the emergency manager delivered a balanced budget for next year,…

State House Democrats spent “tax day” pushing a plan to repeal several state tax policies. They say Republicans have put an unfair tax burden on Michigan…

“Painful” cuts to Lansing’s city budget are being predicted by the man heading a task force studying the capitol city’s budget problems.David Hollister…

The man leading the ‘vote Yes’ campaign is optimistic Flint voters will approve a big millage increase on Tuesday.Pastor Timothy Stokes says “at the end…

Lansing’s mayor has appointed a committee to take a hard look at the capital city’s financial health.The committee is made up of some of Lansing’s top…