State Senate not likely to meet deadline to put sales tax proposal on ballot

7:18 am
Wed March 6, 2013

State Senate not likely to meet deadline to put sales tax proposal on ballot

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Governor Snyder has called for an additional $1.2-billion for roads. Sales tax increase would have to be approved by voters.
Lansing - Rising conservative opposition to raising taxes to pay for road repairs means Senate Republicans are unlikely to meet a Thursday deadline for placing a sales tax proposal on the May 7 statewide ballot.