Remember this next time DeVos makes claims about "windfall tax gouging". Just as with business tax rates that I mentioned before, Dick is not telling the truth.
Grand Rapids - Michigan is one of only ten states in the nation that collects a sales tax on gasoline sales. With gas priced so high, for so long, one would think that would that would help fuel the state's coffers, but that's not the case.
In fact, WZZM 13 news has learned that the state Monday will report that overall sales tax collections for the fiscal year are flat - with no growth over last year. The problem is, the non-partisan House Fiscal Agency was projecting a 3% increase. Mitch Bean, the agency's director, said Friday "It's really down pretty significantly...we think it's due to declining auto sales."
It will be interesting to see if Dick changes his tune now that this fact has come to light. My guess is no.