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Michigan’s May Tax Proposal

Proposal 1 would raise taxes $2 billion

… into effect if approved. Proposal 1 would increase the sales … Tax Credit. Overall, the proposal will increase state taxes … Bureau of Labor Statistics, Proposal 1 would increase the tax … per gallon in taxes under Proposal 1, a 4 percent increase. A breakdown … more

Not Much Mystery Behind $9 Million Raised for Prop 4

Proposal 4 supporters expect voters to believe that the union is spending $9,593 per name for a registry

… pumped nearly $9 million into Proposal 4.  The SEIU is trying to … picture in the push to get Proposal 4 passed, but the ballot initiative … raising almost $9 million for Proposal 4 with the money coming from Home … said Home Care First is a 501(c)4 non-profit organization, which … to nursing homes. What the proposal backers didn't say was that … 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 … behind the effort promoting Proposal 4. He also heads Home Care … more

An End Finally in Sight for the SEIU Dues Skim

Voters overwhelmingly reject the forced unionization scheme

With Proposal 4 soundly defeated, the forced unionization of … union contract expires. Proposal 4 lost by a wide margin. Gov. … Voters clearly saw that Proposal 4 was about more than safe, affordable home care that Proposal 4 supporters promoted in misleading … percent of voters said no to Proposal 4, while 44 percent wanted … 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 … affirm or reject Public Act 4 of 2011. A "yes" vote keeps the … arise. What opponents of Proposal 4 would really seem to prefer … more

Commentary: Proposal 4 Excludes Caregivers From Getting State Employee Benefits

SEIU wants forced unionization locked into state constitution but only to take money from caregivers

… Union and supporters of Proposal 4, which would lock the forced … are being taken care of. Proposal 4 is a money grab, plain and … vulnerable residents if Proposal 4 passes. Gov. Rick Snyder … will all end in February if Proposal 4 fails. Fearing that possibility … Michigan has denounced this proposal, supporters of the unionization … more

Families Forced Into SEIU Scheme Relieved and Thankful After Proposal 4 Defeat

Robert Haynes: 'It took ordinary people like us to bring attention to what was really happening.'

… thanks to the defeat of Proposal 4, they should soon be free … $9 million being spent by Proposal 4 supporters. Aside from a … organized effort against Proposal 4. The Hayneses take care … hear the real stories of Proposal 4 because the ads in favor of the proposal were so misleading. "We'd … more

Law Enforcement Does Not Universally Support Proposal 4

State sheriff's association says it's wrong for special interests to meddle with State Constitution

Backers of Proposal 4 are trying to create the impression that … enforcement leaders support Proposal 4. That's not so. Michigan's … Schuette, is opposed to Proposal 4. So is the Michigan Sheriff's … "Bill Schuette's position on Proposal 4 is crystal clear,” said … officials to support the proposal. And they've been advertising … more

Hospital SEIU Members Say Home-Based Caregivers Get 'No Benefit' From Proposal 4

'They don’t receive sick time. They don’t get vacation time. They can’t file a grievance'

… its seven-year forced unionization alive with Proposal 4, don't like what their union has been up to. … affiliate, SEIU Healthcare Michigan, is using Proposal 4 to try to keep the dues flowing by locking the … doing is unfair." ~~~~~ ~~~~~ See also: Proposal 4: The Unionization of Home-Based Caregivers … more

Commentary: Prop 4 Supporters Promise Programs That Already Exist

Home-based caregiver proposal would lock SEIU unionization scheme into state constitution

… from the unions telling people what Proposal 2 won’t do instead of what it will … recovery. Monette then says that Proposal 4 ensures that will continue. Guess … continue without the passage of Proposal 4. The federal Home Help Program has … care already exists in Michigan. Proposal 4 does nothing to keep people any … 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 … Election Update! "25 x 25" Amendment voted down Prop 4: Election Update! "Home-Based Caregiver Unionization" … more

More Money for Preschool Not the Answer

Proposal to boost great start funding doesn't add up

… part of her first budget proposal, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants … subsidize preschool enrollment for 4-year-olds who are "educationally … office services. Whitmer's proposal to increase GSRP funding … subsidize preschool for all 4-year-olds. With Whitmer's newly … eligible, nearly 60 percent of all 4-year-olds statewide. Of those … 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 … Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Proposal 4 would allow the SEIU to … approve the proposal. Prop 4 supporters say it would provide … more

Media Resoundingly Rejects Prop 2, Prop 4

Only two weekly newspapers support either of the union-backed plans to alter the state constitution

As Election Day looms, Proposal 2 and Proposal 4 are without any serious … newspapers have endorsed it.  Proposal 4, which would lock the forced … readers to vote "no" on Proposal 4. The SEIU has taken more … letter-to-the-editor on Nov. 4 in the Midland Daily News saying … more

While Helping Out Injured Ex-Wife, Man Forced Into Union

Proposal 4 would ensure that people like Richard Nottage remain unionized public employees

… constitution if voters approve Proposal 4 on the Nov. 6 ballot. Supporters … They also are claiming that Proposal 4 would create a registry … not being talked about by Prop 4 supporters is the continuation … temporary basis. Language in Proposal 4 would ensure that Michigan's … to vote for an inner-union proposal to reduce the amount of dues … more

Prop 4 Not About Home Care

… So why do proponents of Proposal 4 maintain that the SEIU is … since for over 30 years? Proposal 4 is about taking money from … report, the group pushing Proposal 4 — Citizens For Affordable … no money spent opposing Proposal 4. The issue here is simple: … news advertisement against Proposal 4, just the occasional opinion … more

Which Ballot Proposals Are 'Grassroots'?

… 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 … not discuss the other four proposals on the ballot. Proposal … a California-based environmental lobbying group.  Proposal 4: The Unionization of Home-Based … more

Father Taking Care of His Disabled Adult Kids Called An 'Idiot' by Proposal 4 Spokesman

The Arc Michigan Executive Director Dohn Hoyle resorts to name-calling against Robert Haynes because Haynes doesn't support forced unionization scheme

… adult children and are opposed to Proposal 4, came in response to statements … spokesman for the group supporting Proposal 4, has refused repeated requests for … unprecedented dues skim work. On May 4, 2010, Robert Haynes sent the following … Haynes Family. ~~~~~ See also: Proposal 4: The Unionization of Home-Based … more

Prop 4 Would Put Union Scam in Constitution

… the state about the ballot proposals on the Nov. 6 ballot. We'll … day this week explaining Proposals 1 through 5.) Monday: Proposal 1 a Referendum on PA 4 Tuesday: Proposal 2: More Power … Cost Taxpayers Billions Proposal 4 is the third of three major … more

Prop 4 Op-Ed in Detroit Free Press Ungrounded

… two opposing views about Proposal 4 — the home-based caregivers … article in support of the proposal is from Dohn Hoyle, who is Prop 4 spokesman and executive director … points made by Hoyle: "Proposal 4 ensures seniors and people … stop this. "Importantly, Proposal 4 will ensure that those looking … more

Do Prop 4 Supporters Know What It's About?

… director of a group pushing Proposal 4, the forced unionization … single thing Delisle claims Prop 4 will do is already happening: … exactly would this ballot proposal change? Enshrining in the … the Michigan Constitution a proposal that allows them to continue … loved ones. That is what Proposal 4 is all about. more

SEIU Under Investigation over Prop 4

'Dues Skim' took $35 million from Medicaid recipients

… International Union regarding its financing of a ballot proposal last year. Proposal 4, which would have locked into the state constitution … Affordable Quality Home Care sponsored the ballot proposal. In campaign finance reports, the group claimed … more

Analysis of the D.R.I.V.E. Alternative on No-Fault Reform

Proposal would increase lawsuits, incentivize fraud and drive insurers out of state

… of 94-15 in the House and 34-4 in the Senate. Gov. Gretchen … two other ways that this proposal will increase the cost of … as you used to. Under this proposal, you would likely be eligible … function. The other way this proposal would increase costs to Michigan’s … respect fraudulent,” the proposal says that this fraudulent … more

Doubling Down on Government Preschool

New Whitmer pre-K proposal would further restrict family options

… pre-K learning for “educationally disadvantaged” 4-year-olds. At least 90% of the kids served must come … would provide only government-run preschool to 5,000 4-year-olds who live in select school districts. The … total. Her budget aims to nearly triple the number of 4-year-olds from these areas in government pre-K programs. … 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 … home-based caregivers on March 4, will be the last ones with SEIU … 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, … several times since then. If No. 4 had passed, the state could have … in nonpublic schools. This proposal on the 2000 ballot lost by … 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 … by double-digits. As was Proposal 4, the SEIU scheme that allowed … Although the money to support Proposal 4 was paid through a committee … Standard – No 63%, Yes 37% Proposal 4: The Unionization of Home-Based … more

Health Care Unionization Campaign Changes Its Story — Again

Ballot proposal avoids the one issue it is about: Money for the SEIU

The “Keep Home Care Safe” proposal campaign has made another … created in 1981. Backers of Proposal 4 as the ballot measure is … elderly in Michigan. What Proposal 4 would actually do is lock … proposal on the ballot, Proposal 4 campaign backers claimed … jobs. Officials from the Proposal 4 campaign and SEIU officials … more

Proposal 2 Would Declaw Emergency Managers in Proposal 1

… the November ballot, some proposals are bound to impact others. The best example is how Proposal 2 impacts Proposal 1, if both issues pass. Proposal 2, which elevates union collective … approve or reject Public Act 4 of 2011, the state’s emergency … 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. … employment by approximately 4 to 12 percent," he said. (Editor's … more

Union Electrician and Wife: 'The SEIU Never Did Anything For Us'

Milliron family says they don't think the SEIU should be able to lock its forced unionization into the state constitution

… they’re going to get me back with Proposal 4.” The SEIU has taken more than … into the state constitution with Proposal 4. That worries Milliron and her … said. “The problem I see with Proposal 4 is that they want to put it in the … want back in." ~~~~~ See also: Proposal 4: The Unionization of Home-Based … more

Infighting at the SEIU

Union behind Proposal 4 facing lawsuit that was filed by its own employees

… the inner workings of the SEIU Healthcare Michigan, the union behind Proposal 4, which would lock a forced unionization of home-based caregivers into … Zac Altefogt did not return a request for comment. ~~~~~ See also: Proposal 4: The Unionization of Home-Based Caregivers How the Forced Unionization … more

Ideas For Fixing the Financial Manager Law

… emergency manager law, Public Act 4 of 2011, by voting against Proposal 1. This reinstates the older … would eliminate both Public Acts 4 and 72 and made their case to … about the differences between PA 4 and PA 72. The most material … clarifications that Public Act 4 made. The first version of Public … more

Arc Michigan Exec's Name-Calling Goes Against Group's Own Pledge

Dohn Hoyle, who also is Prop 4 spokesman, called parent caregiver Robert Haynes 'an idiot'

… also listed as a spokesman for Proposal 4 which would lock into the state … was governor. They also oppose Proposal 4. The SEIU takes about $6 million … Mackinac Center to speak out against Proposal 4. Actually, Haynes contacted the … Adult Kids Called An 'Idiot' by Proposal 4 Spokesman 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 … poll, conducted April 1, 2, and 4, consisted of robocalls placed … landlines. ~~~~~ See also: Proposal 1 Will Cost Average Michigan … Taxes Michigan's May Tax Proposal Policy Brief: Proposal 1 of 2015 more

No, toll roads are not the answer in Michigan

Michigan will spend $4 billion on roads this year. It does not need to tap taxpayers for more money.

… Legislature’s $375 million increase in road funding. Whitmer had a failed proposal earlier that year to raise the fuel tax by 45 cents per gallon. After … and registration fees, that number increased to $3.6 million. In 2023 it’s $4 billion. Hohman added that toll roads would be fine as a strict user fee … more

The Cost of the Proposal 1: The May Tax Vote

… the typical taxpayer. The proposal increases sales and use taxes … in 2016 if voters approve Proposal 1. There are two proposed … $136 in 2016. Under the proposal, this new fuel tax would … based on inflation. But the proposal’s drafters used an odd formula … rate would increase between 4 and 14 percent above inflation, … more

Michigan Taxpayers Don’t Need to Spend Another $4 Billion Annually on Infrastructure

… claiming it says that Michigan needs $4 billion each year in extra infrastructure … considering that voters rejected a proposal to increase the existing mandate … increases proposed in the ill-fated Proposal 1 of 2015 wouldn’t have generated … report makes a very weak case for taking $4 billion from taxpayers and spending … 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 … lost, meaning that Public Act 4 of 2011 is repealed. “With the … more

SEIU 'Dues Skim' Days Are Numbered

Work to get caregivers their money back continues

… of the MQC3 changed hands, the union's last hope was the approval of Proposal 4, which would have locked the forced unionization in the state constitution. Voters soundly rejected Proposal 4 by a margin of 56 percent against to 44 percent in favor. ~~~~~ See … more

Proposal 2: More Power for Government Unions

… the state about the ballot proposals on the Nov. 6 ballot. We'll … day this week explaining Proposals 1 through 5.) Monday: Proposal 1 a Referendum on PA 4 Today: Proposal 2, The 'Collective Bargaining' … more

Making Sense Of The Complicated Ballot Language For Proposal 1

Personal property tax cut would result in $500 million tax decrease when fully phased in

Proposal 1 on the Aug. 5 ballot would cut personal property … Hohman, who researched the proposal and wrote a policy brief … voters into thinking the proposal will raise taxes. The ballot … language on such a complicated proposal. "Let me put it this way, … to local school districts. 4. Prohibit Authority from increasing … more

Emergency Manager Law Makes Pontiac Reforms Possible

… affirm or reject Public Act 4 of 2011. This law gives local … voters choose “yes” Public Act 4 remains in place, if “no” the … when the Legislature enacted PA 4. That was the ability for an … fire department to see why PA 4 is needed. Emergency Manager … today. That is why Public Act 4 is so valuable. It allows managers … more

'It's hard to believe the union could get away with something like this'

Ex-Teamster says it's 'thievery' that the SEIU is taking money he could use to take care of his mother

… money has been used to bankroll Proposal 4, a proposal on the November ballot that will … to continue taking the money. Prop 4 supporters have used a variety of stories … supporters have said the ballot proposal will ensure that people can stay … more

Board approves language for ballot effort restoring local control of solar siting

Appointees of the governor can override local will, per Public Act 233 of 2023

… Canvassers approved its ballot language. The 94-word proposal, submitted by Citizens for Local Choice, reads: … facility development decisions. If enacted, this proposal will allow local units of government to continue … jurisdictions. The board approved the language in a 4-0 vote. The law would amend provisions of Public … more

Legislators Chip Away at Proposal A Property Tax Limits

Legislation would break 1994 promise to taxpayers

… constitutional amendment known as Proposal A to both overhaul school … promises, which they may do with a 3/4 supermajority vote in the House … expenses of the type covered by Proposal A’s restrictions on new millage … spending items restricted by the Proposal A promise. Some of these … expenses of the type covered by Proposal A millage limitations. Three … more

Michigan Road Spending Near an All-Time High

And just as much as state would have spent if Proposal 1 passed

… level it would have been had voters approved Proposal 1 in May. “This year’s road funding budget is … provide slightly more than $50 million and about $4 million comes from interdepartmental grants. The … amount that the proposed long-term solution (Proposal 1) was expected to generate.” ~~~~~ See also: … more

Michigan Sales Tax Hike Proposal May Provide Schools With Less

What the law says now and what it would be changed to

The tax hike proposal that goes before Michigan voters on May … unfounded and the language in the proposal not only wouldn’t create … exists. Under the ballot proposal, the state sales tax would … percent since passage of Proposal A in 1994. In the Michigan … split in two portions — the 4 percent that had existed prior … more

Per-Pupil Spending About Even

… public school options. The proposal has received harsh criticism … to the facts. The Oxford proposal would expand school districts’ … serving high school students[4] spent $7,584 on average. Per-pupil … average in Oakland County was only 4 percent more than what is spent … exceed 9th grade; 48 schools [4] Grade configurations that included … more

The Price Tag on the Ballot Proposals

Constitutional changes would cost billions to Michigan taxpayers, citizens

… reasons to judge many of the proposals extend beyond dollars and … contribute to a union, as Proposal 4 requires) there also are … fiscal consequences to the proposals. Next to each of the proposals … is fully implemented. Proposal 4. Voting “yes” on Proposal 4 would constitutionalize … more