Mike Cox

Education Michigan now trails most states in education - even states like Mississippi - and that’s unacceptable. As your Governor, I’ll opt Michigan in to President Trump’s school choice tax credits to unleash education freedom so parents can find the best fit for their kids, support talented educators and hold the education bureaucracy accountable for results, and ensure students struggling in reading or math get the support they need. Wages / Job Benefits Let’s give workers the freedom they deserve. For a dozen years, Michigan put workers first when we passed our Right to Work law - in that time, Michigan added new jobs, our manufacturing industry rebounded, and families earned more money. I will return Michigan to the place where workers thrive and industry grows by fighting to restore our Right to Work law and ensure Michigan competes on a national stage. Taxes / Budget Michigan’s government has spent billions handing out tax credits and grants to big companies that promised jobs - and never delivered. Meanwhile small businesses, the real engine of our economy are left behind. It’s time to stop picking winners and losers. I’ll end these wasteful giveaways and build a level playing field where success is earned - not subsidized. That means lower taxes for everyone, fewer strings for entrepreneurs, and a focus on what really attracts jobs: our skilled workers, abundant resources, and unmatched quality of life. Taxes / Budget As Governor, I would work to eliminate the state property tax for homeowners and farmers, provide seniors on a fixed income with property tax exemptions, and move all millage elections to the November ballot to prevent local governments from sneaking tax increases in low-turnout elections. Taxes / Budget Our paychecks should go toward our families, not Lansing’s pet projects. In just six years, Michigan’s budget soared from 57 billion to over 82 billion, enough to wipe out the 4.25% income tax entirely. States without income taxes all rank high in job and wage growth—let’s bring that same prosperity here. Immigration Illegal immigration strains public services and lowers wages. As Attorney General, I fought attempts to grant driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants - opening the door to fraud. I’ll continue to stand with law enforcement to protect legal pathways, keep our communities safe, and invest in proven crime-fighting strategies that reduce violence and revitalize cities.