Advocacy News – Nov. 20, 2025
What’s happening: Petitioners continue to gather signatures for a 2026 ballot proposal – “Invest in MI Kids”– that would amend Michigan’s Constitution by imposing a graduated income tax on higher earners, a plan that would double tax rates on many small business owners and job providers. Recently the State Board of Education and the large Detroit Public Schools Community District voted to support this effort.
Why it matters: IRS data shows this isn’t about taxing high-income earners – around 75% of those impacted are estimated to be small business owners. And there’s no guarantee the money will be spent directly in Michigan classrooms.
What others are saying: In a recent interview with The Detroit News, former Florida governor and now U.S. Sen. Rick Scott didn’t hold back saying that if Michigan passes this so-called “millionaire’s” tax they’ll gladly take the state’s jobs and get the welcome signs ready.
🔗Read the Detroit News article here.
What you can do: It is more important than ever to help your friends, family and networks get the full story on this misleading proposal.
- Get the facts.
- Spread the word in your networks.
- “Decline to sign” to help keep this proposal off the ballot.