Ron Leix
Coverage of Ron Leix in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan Treasury under fire as hundreds of thousands wait for delayed tax refunds
Michigan taxpayers face delayed tax refunds due to a troubled Department of Treasury software rollout, which caused erroneous notices, missed callbacks, and long wait times. Taxpayers and accountants report inconsistent communication and unclear explanations, with a treasury spokesperson attributing delays to incomplete information and a rushed software upgrade. The department is upgrading its phone system to address ongoing issues.
- Detroit school district loses court appeal against state over paying debt with operating tax revenue
The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) must seek voter approval for a ballot measure to collect operating tax revenue after a court upheld a ruling against its use for debt repayment. The Michigan Court of Appeals sided with the state, stating operating taxes cannot be used for nonoperating debt, forcing DPSCD to rely on state funding until a new tax collection arrangement is approved.