Granholm supports the creation of tax-free zones and also supports the expansion of Cobo, said Elizabeth Boyd, the governor's press secretary.

She said the governor will be in Detroit to tour the auto show but would not confirm whether a public announcement is forthcoming. Boyd also would not confirm the $150 million in funding.

I guess Granholm is waiting to confirm the funding to see if this story goes unnoticed by the rest of the state.

Just when you think the democrats in Lansing can't twist themselves into tighter pretzels, this comes out of Dillon's office:

House Speaker Andy Dillon, D-Redford Township, supports the idea of tax-free zones as an economic-development measure, said his press secretary, Greg Bird.

"This is one piece of an overall proposal that we hope will help grow economic activity in Southeast Michigan and perhaps other areas of the state," Bird said.

So Detroit and possibly Novi and Grand Rapids may be paid a visit by the tax-free zone fairy, but what about the rest of the state and businesses who service those outside metro areas?  

Oh, I forgot.  We're just taxpayers.