Gary Olson.

• Position: People & Politics - Brief article

Some Michigan lawmakers are scrambling to repeal at least part of the state s new $500 million, 22 percent surcharge on the Michigan Business Tax, after an outcry from the business community, which claims some companies are paying 400 percent more than in taxes than they previously paid. The House and Senate Taxation committees are assigning members to listen to the complaints and devise a course of action. There are bills in each chamber to provide relief. With seven consecutive years of job losses, Michigan's economy is badly foundering. "Right now...