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Jocelyn Benson: “Trump started this disaster, and if he and John James want to lower costs — they need to end it. That’s why I’m calling…”

On the recordSeptember 29, 2026
Trump started this disaster, and if he and John James want to lower costs — they need to end it. That’s why I’m calling on the federal government to suspend its tax, not the state of Michigan.

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Responding to gas tax suspension discussions.

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