Not to create a panic or anything, but...

From the Freep: "Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, called on Gov. Jennifer Granholm to accept a 30-day budget extension. She responded: not without a tax increase."

It amazes me that so many Democrats are pushing so hard on a "raise taxes" platform. These aren't insignificant raises, either. They're talking about raising either income or sales tax by about 17-18%! It surprises me that any of them expect to get reelected after that.

State Warns: Renew your tabs fast
Detroit Free Press

Top state leaders made no public progress Tuesday toward resolving the state's $1.75-billion deficit and avoiding a partial shutdown of state government Monday.

Other developments:

• House Speaker Andy Dillon, D-Redford Township, said the Legislature and governor must have a deal by Thursday to avoid a shutdown.
• Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, called on Jennifer Granholm to accept a 30-day budget extension. She responded: not without a tax increase.
• Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land urged motorists to renew license tabs or their driver's licenses this week.
• In a shutdown, legislators, like other state employees, wouldn't be paid.