October 5, 2009, 12:26 pm

Michigan has a huge problem with jobs and capital leaving the state for more favorable climates. Which makes it incredible that the ruling Democrats in the state have this plan to improve things:

Hiking the minimum wage to $10 an hour for all workers.

Imposing a blanket moratorium on home foreclosures for 12 months.

Cutting utility rates 20% across the board.

Requiring all employers to provide health care to their employees.

Hiking, by $100 a week, and extending, for six months, unemployment benefits.

Wow, that should really bring companies running to the state to invest their capital. This is always a powerfully attractive package: