On this edition of WestSouthwest, an analysis of the ballot proposal that would raise Michigan's sales tax as part of a road funding package, and helping blind and visually impaired people with prescription drug labels.
The Citizens Research Council of Michigan has completed an analysis of Proposal One on the May fifth ballot. The council's State Affairs Director Bob Schneider explains what they found about the proposed sales tax increase and the related legislation that takes effect if voters approve the sales tax increase.
The Kalamazoo Council for the Blind and Visually Impaired is trying to let people know about their options for prescription medication. Faith Meadows and Deidre Weston-Davis say not being able to read a prescription drug label can have serious consequences. They want blind and visually impaired people to contact pharmacists about alternatives such as braille, large print and digital audio labels.
