Aarne H. Frobom, Jr. is an adjunct scholar with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
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By Aarne H. Frobom, Jr.
Defeated Watershed Proposal Would Have Drained Taxpayers' Wallets
Michigan property owners should beware of continuing efforts to raise their taxes in the name of "watershed management." … more
Published on Jan. 10, 2000 – Viewpoint on Public Issues
Tickets As Taxes: A Cautionary Tale from California
As voters resist tax increases, municipalities turn to increased traffic fines for funding. Should exorbitant fines be used to fund local government? … more
Published on Dec. 8, 1997 – Viewpoint on Public Issues
Does Michigan Tax Itself Enough for Roads?
A federal "level of effort" test would return money to states based on state tax and spending levels. States with high taxes and wasteful spending would be rewarded most. … more
Published on July 7, 1997 – Viewpoint on Public Issues
Catching Speeders: Cops or Cameras
New technology makes it possible to ticket speeders with cameras, radar, and computers-and no cops. Should it be allowed? There are many pros and cons. … more
Published on Feb. 6, 1995 – Viewpoint on Public Issues
The Language of Federal Mandates
When government forces others to do its bidding without providing the money to pay for it, it is called a mandate. Politicians and bureaucrats try to wriggle out of the responsibility with carefully crafted code phrases. This glossary of "governmentese" will entertain and enlighten. … more
Published on Feb. 6, 1995 – Viewpoint on Public Issues
