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Detroit could be getting a boost in revenues from an obvious source.

The Detroit News reports that some leaders and a major research group are exploring the idea of adopting an admissions tax for professional sports games and large entertainment events—something that's already done in other cities.

The added revenue could help finance public safety, infrastructure or other services.

Ann Snabes of The News reports:

An admissions tax would generate at least $14.1 million annually under a 3% tax rate and at least $46.9 million under a 10% tax rate, according to a report by the Citizens Research Council of Michigan that was commissioned by the Detroit City Council and released in early September. The council's budget, finance and audit standing committee plan

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