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Activist's Critique of Prop 3 Study Completely Incorrect
Union of Concerned Scientists analysis of Mackinac Center study wrong on every single point
Jeff Deyette at the pro-Proposal 3 “Union of Concerned Scientists,” makes factually incorrect assertions about the Mackinac Center’s study on Proposal 3’s economic impact.
In fact, not a single one … “ignores” the cost cap included as part of the proposal. The cap is fully addressed in the study and … more
Renewable Energy Mandate Backers Have Deep 'Green' Pockets
Proposal 3 opponents also spending big to try and thwart plan that would require 25% renewable energy by 2025
… November. But supporters for Proposal 3 are a little harder to track. … of Commerce also oppose Proposal 3, which would create a constitutional … the campaign supporting Proposal 3.
Tom Steyer founded and … $3.3 million to the ballot proposal campaign committee.
Steyer … research," Lehman said.
Prop 3 will be costly to taxpayers if … more
Prop 3: A Push Backward
Proposal 3 on the Nov. 6 ballot, dubbed the “25 by 25' renewable energy standard, refers to a mandate … and instantly on call to handle peak loads. Proposal 3 is asking permission to pay for a frill.
The … economic planning leads to unplanned consequences. Proposal 3 points backward toward malfeasance and human … more
Prop 3 Can't Change the Laws of Economics
No matter how badly supporters want to think it can
Proposal 3, the renewable energy standard, would constitutionally … thing as a free lunch." But Prop 3 supporters of "green energy" … "free lunch," why don't Proposal 3 supporters cap the rate … example, the supporters of Proposal 3 consistently cite a study, … the costs and benefits of Proposal 3 show higher energy costs, … more
Prop 3 Would Cost Taxpayers Billions
… the state about the ballot proposals on the Nov. 6 ballot. We'll … Government Unions
Today: Proposal 3: '25 X 25' Renewable Energy Standard
A "yes" vote on Proposal 3 would mandate that 25 percent … resulting from passage of Proposal 3.
So what happens in the … funds.
Voting "yes" on Proposal 3 would enshrine an expensive, … more
Study: Proposal 3 Would Result in Lost Jobs, Higher Costs
… 10,540 fewer jobs in 2025 if Proposal 3 passes in November, according … renewable energy mandate proposal.
The study, done by the … Massachusetts, also concluded that Prop 3 would lower disposable income … that even if voters reject Proposal 3, Michigan residents will … benefits."
Cost estimates for Prop 3 were not included in a study … more
Making Sense of Michigan's Ballot Proposals
Chart explains supporters, opponents and what the six proposals mean for Michigan
… November with six statewide proposals that could reshape the state's … getting the most attention is Proposal 2, which would enshrine collective … unions could rollback if the proposal passes.
The unions also … former Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Proposal 4 would allow the SEIU to … 2025; a proposal to require a 2/3 vote of the State House and State … more
Which Ballot Proposals Are 'Grassroots'?
… Rick Haglund writes that the 2/3 tax limitation and international bridge ballot proposals are not a grassroots effort.
If you think a proposal on the November ballot requiring … tax-limitation group, you’re wrong.
Proposal 5 is another maneuver by … funded by union groups.
Proposal 3: '25 x 25' Renewable Energy … more
Proposal 1 a Referendum on PA 4
… the state about the ballot proposals on the Nov. 6 ballot. We'll … day this week explaining proposals 1 through 5.)
Proposal 1 on the ballot is a referendum … law.
The wording of this proposal — and thus whether to vote … and expects to save more than $3 million a year; and
The city … more
Wind Subsidies Upon Mandates Upon Subsidies
Ad Infinitum, Ad Absurdum
Perhaps coincidentally, Proposal 3, a ballot measure to impose a mandate on Michigan utilities to obtain 25 percent of the electricity they sell from “renewable” sources — read wind turbines — will come before voters just seven weeks before another taxpayer wind subsidy is set to expire.
It’s a federal … more
SEIU 'Dues Skim' and U-M Research Assistant Bills Brought On Proposal 2
Issues brought to the forefront by the Mackinac Center cited by UAW President as reasons for ballot proposal
… key role in bringing about Proposal 2. That's what United Auto … claimed in a recent interview.
Proposal 2 on the 2012 ballot was … In the wake of the ballot proposal's defeat, Michigan became … led to the unions putting Proposal 2 on the ballot. Excerpts … were published the week of Feb. 3-8.
By late winter 2012, the … more
Michigan’s 10 least-popular constitutional proposals since 1963
These 10 proposals got an overwhelmingly negative response at the ballot box
… have decided the fate of 82 proposals to amend the current state … in 1963.
Out of the 82 proposals offered since the last constitutional … (“progressive”) income tax system. This proposal appeared on the 1968 ballot, … in nonpublic schools. This proposal on the 2000 ballot lost by 1,531,787 votes.
No. 3 was a 2012 proposal that would … more
Voters Reject Special Interest Power Plays
Proposals 2-6 soundly defeated
… constitution were soundly defeated.
Proposal 2, which would have enshrined … landslide 58%-42%, as did Proposals 3 through 6.
F. Vincent Vernuccio, … municipalities and school districts. Proposal 3, the attempt to put a 25-percent … Wright said.
Proposal 5, the 2/3 tax amendment that would have … Amendment – No 58%, Yes 42%
Proposal 3: '25 x 25' Renewable Energy … more
Michigan Ballot Proposals
… compiled analysis and commentary on the following proposals expected to appear on the statewide ballot in … post additional material regarding these ballot proposals as Center analysts develop new content in the …
"Collective Bargaining" Amendment voted down
Prop 3: Election Update!
"25 x 25" Amendment voted down … more
Bars, Restaurants Could See 280 Percent Increase in Labor Costs With Minimum Wage Ballot Proposal
Small business owners fear negative consequences; group pushing proposal disagrees
… Arbor, said he thinks the proposal would put restaurants and … tipped workers.
If the ballot proposal were to pass, Michigan would … a solution."
The ballot proposal language for Raise Michigan … signatures by May 28 to place the proposal on the November ballot. … associated with a 1 percent to 3 percent decline in low-skilled … more
Gov. Snyder Could Replace Board That Helped Facilitate Forced Unionization Of Home-Based Caregivers
If Proposal 4 passes, constitutional amendment would lock in current union-stacked board
… control over the situation if Proposal 4 were to pass in November.
Proposal 4, which Gov. Snyder opposes, … According to the wording of Proposal 4, those on the MQC3 board before … governor doesn't act and the proposal passes, he would no longer … months' worth of dues, or about $3 million.
"Everything that can … more
Love it or Hate it, Voters are Aware of Proposal 1
Poll suggests substantial turnout on May 5
… side in the battle over the Proposal 1 sale tax increase on the … gathering information.
Press 3 if you don’t plan to vote." … landlines.
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Proposal 1 Will Cost Average Michigan … Taxes
Michigan's May Tax Proposal
Policy Brief: Proposal 1 of 2015 more
All Five Constitutional Amendments Soundly Defeated
Emergency manager law repealed
… Vincent Vernuccio said of the Proposal 2 defeat. “The voters put … 53 percent in Michigan and Proposal 2 being defeated with close … rubber stamp their agenda.”
Proposal 4, a scheme that would have … eventually get the message.”
Proposal 3, the “25 x 25” renewable … would already be doing so.”
Proposal 5, which would have required … more
How Michigan can have term limits and lifetime service
A modest proposal to bring the best of both worlds to Lansing
… model – 14 years, consisting of 3-two-year House terms and 2-four-year … service? Why not have both?
My proposal: Let them serve, as long … talk like that.
There is a proposal on the November ballot to … two.
As a sweetener, the proposal carries a transparency measure, … “overwhelming support” for the proposal.
Under my plan, Bolger could … more
Legal Foundation Seeks End to Forced Unionization of Home-Based Caregivers
State agency asked to award $3 million back to workers that the SEIU took as dues
… months' worth of dues, or about $3 million.
The action stems from … now."
The SEIU is backing Proposal 4 in an effort to lock the … essentials and supplies.
If Proposal 4 were defeated on Nov. 6, … could end permanently.
If Proposal 4 were to pass, the SEIU … me, it's just thievery."
The $3 million the legal foundation … more