Comments on: What To Do With Oil & Gas Revenue?

By: playedthegame

playedthegame — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:01:00 +0000

These monies are protected from a money grab from politicians ! AND IT MUST STAY THAT WAY!

By: MDL

MDL — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:42:00 +0000

An overwhelming percentage of the fund currently goes to non-hunting/fishing recreational projects. My vote would be to direct the excess to the purchase and habitat management of S. Michigan game lands for the expansion of the state game areas (where most of the state’s population resides). This would expand recreational opportunities close to home and also help relieve some of the extreme hunting pressure on these areas.

By: Norman

Norman — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:06:00 +0000

A couple of thoughts. Number one is that the State should use it on Roads, Bridges and Transportation associated infrastructure projects since much of the Oil is refined and used for Transportation. Number two is that whatever percentage of Oil and Gas goes toward Heating Homes and businesses, that percentage of revenue should be used to offset Property Taxes from Home Owners and Business Owners. In other words, If the revenue is from Transportation type use of Resources, use it for Transportation associated development and maintenance. If the revenue is from home and business use resources, apply it toward reduced Property Taxes. Property Taxes should not be based on value of the property, it should be based on a Budget and Revenue requirement.

By: Lynn Siebers

Lynn Siebers — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:52:00 +0000

Keep it to fund State Park upgrades and operational expenses

By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:08:00 +0000

Not into roads and bridges…..

By: Patrick Hogan

Patrick Hogan — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:21:00 +0000

Does this mean the endowment fund currently has $800 million or it has dispursed $800 million?