“The governor proposed a bunch of new taxes today but still couldn’t come up with a plan that came anywhere close to the quality of ours,” said Borton, R-Gaylord. “These taxes could include businesses, retail delivery services like Lyft and Uber, towing, heavy truck parking, and internet advertising. It seems like she decided to put a tax on whatever came across her stream of consciousness during whatever planning process she made time for on her book tour. Our proposal would put more money toward our roads and do it without raising taxes.”

“We have a responsibility to protect recreational opportunities for people across Michigan. If DNR bureaucrats don’t give up their attempts to raise fees, clear-cut forests, and support policies that chase people away from the outdoors, we will zero out their budget and get them out of the way,” said Borton, R-Gaylord. “This isn’t going to be an easy job. We’re talking about a budget that was over $82 billion dollars last year. We have a responsibility to look at every department and the programs they operate and ensure every dollar of waste is cut.”