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Big box tax flap hits small MI town budgets

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Some small towns in Michigan are having budget problems related to large retailers appealing their property taxes. Current State talks with Bridge Magazine reporter Chastity Pratt Dawsey, who recently wrote about the situation.

Some big box stores in Michigan are appealing their property taxes in an unusual way, and the results are taking a big chunk out of small governments’ budgets.

Current State speaks with Bridge Magazine reporter Chastity Pratt Dawsey. She recently wrote a piece for the magazine about what’s being called the “Dark Store” strategy.

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