A telling commercial from Michigan

I have the opportunity to travel around the country quite a bit. And I have noticed a recent trend that relates to the outbound migration statistics that we often cite here at NJ Tax Revolution. We don't typically highlight this, but the usual loser of any outbound migration is the state of Michigan. While NJ incents businesses to leave, Michigan gives them airfare (a joke). Under the guise of people centric governance, Michigan has taxed both the businesses and their employees to the point of no return and many have left the state.

So now, someone has determined that they need to attract business to the state. They are advertising on radio and tv in various states to attract business to Michigan. But in my travels (I am in California right now), I noticed that they only advertise in certain states. They don't go to Texas or Florida because I am sure the businesses there would laugh at the thought of moving to Michigan.

So where have I heard these commercials and why am I writing this? I heard it yesterday here in Los Angeles. I have also heard them in NJ, Boston and New York. The politicians of our state should pay attention. When Michigan thinks you are a target rich environment, it isn't out of respect.

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