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Business Groups Argue Against Michigan Tax Increases

(AP) - Organizations representing Michigan's business community are urging lawmakers to solve the state's budget crisis without raising taxes.

Michigan faces a projected budget shortfall of at least $2.7 billion for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1. Money from the federal stimulus package won't erase the entire deficit.

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce and affiliated groups scheduled press conferences across the state Tuesday to say government should cut spending and become more efficient rather than raise taxes.

A coalition of social service, education and labor groups wants the state to raise taxes to avoid cutting services. The coalition advocates expanding the sales tax to nonessential services, switching to a graduated income tax and ending some tax exemptions.


Injured School Administritor Makes It For First Day of School

His story made the news because after he fell off a ladder at his home, he lay severely injured for 24 hours before being discovered.

After making amazing progress at Mary Free Bed, Jason Heerema of Byron Center will make an appearance at his job as an administrator at Zion Christian School when students return to class.

FOX 17 will document Heerema's day for FOX 17 News at Ten.




AAA Michigan Says State Gas Prices Down 5.1 Cents

(AP) - AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are down 5.1 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $2.52.



Of the cities it surveys, AAA Michigan says the cheapest price for self-serve regular fuel is in the Saginaw-Bay City area, where it's $2.42 a gallon. The highest average can be found in the Marquette area at $2.59.

Dearborn-based AAA Michigan surveys 2,800 Michigan gas stations daily.