Michigan Democrats revive push to tax wealthy residents through constitutional amendment

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 401

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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State Sen. Stephanie Chang and state Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips, both Detroit Democrats, on Tuesday introduced a plan to demand that the wealthiest Michigan residents “pay their fair share” in taxes and to use that revenue to help the state’s families.

The resolution is supported by a coalition of groups including the Michigan League for Public Policy, the Michigan Education Justice Coalition, 482Forward, Rising Voices, MI United, AFT Michigan, the Michigan PTA, and Detroit Action. …

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