We’re excited to share our latest research report examining Michigan’s Convention and Visitors Bureau tax system.
Our research estimates that small and independent hotel operators are required to contribute more than $10 million annually to a system that disproportionately benefits larger hotel operators.
When government imposes assessments on property owners and businesses, policymakers should ensure the system is transparent, accountable, and provides equitable benefits to those being required to fund it.
Our report takes a closer look at Michigan’s current system, who is paying into it, and who ultimately benefits.
"It’s just pretty humbling when you start thinking about it, a little kid from west Oklahoma getting to serve in the President’s cabinet. That is pretty neat."
- Sen. Markwayne Mullin on being chosen as the Secretary of DHS. 🇺🇸
Donald Trump was mocked for sounding the alarm on the California water/fire crisis during his interview with Joe Rogan.
Turns out, he was right.
Trump spent nearly 7 minutes ranting about the issue, blasting Newsom for doing nothing to fix the problem.
Trump specifically discussed the Californian Delta Smelt controversy, where rainwater is wasted by being directed into the Pacific Ocean to protect a tiny fish species.
"You know in Los Angeles, you can't get proper amounts of water."
"In order to protect a tiny little fish, the water up north gets routed into the Pacific Ocean. Millions and millions of gallons of water gets poured [into the Pacific]."
"I got it all done. Nobody could believe it. It was all done. I said, I got it. You got so much water. All you have to do is sign, and [Newsom] didn't wanna sign."
"Every time I go to California, I say you have so much water. They don't know it... I'm telling you, people living in Beverly Hills, they turn off the water. Same thing with the electric."
I’m excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and baseball career at Rice University! I’d like to thank God, my family and coaches for their guidance and support. #HootEm