Granholm's Fee Hikes...Hidden Tax Increases

Fee hikes

Here's a sampling of $115 million in fee increases in Gov. Jennifer Granholm's budget plan for the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1:
Liquor license -- $21.9 million
Commercial mobile radio system -- $18.6 million
Hunting and fishing license -- $16.9 million
Air emissions -- $16.6 million
Corporation fees -- $6.5 million
Land and water permits -- $6.2 million
Solid waste surcharge -- $6 million
Securities fees -- $4.2 million
Groundwater discharge permit -- $3.1 million
License and regulation fees -- $2.6 million
Hazardous waste user fees -- $2.5 million
Pollution prevention program fees -- $2.4 million
Local judiciary user fees -- $1.7 million
Teacher certification fees -- $1.5 million
State police fingerprint fees -- $1.5 million
Source: Senate Fiscal Agency

Proposed increases

Resident deer hunting license $15 to $30

Resident all-species fishing license $28 to $40

Senior citizens fishing license $11.20 to $32

Class C liquor license $600 to $1,800

Teacher certification $125 to $160

Sources: Michigan Dept.
of Natural Resources;
Michigan Dept. of
Management and Budget

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