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Disputed Union Wages Could Cost Taxpayers In County Construction Projects
Now Saginaw faces lawsuit over policy board approved by slim margin
… pays union wage rates for an extensive range of job categories.
In a March 4 letter to the county, an attorney for the Michigan chapter of Associated Builders … provision removed via lawsuit.”
Saginaw County commissioners have debated proposals to nullify the county’s prevailing wage policy — which critics claim make … more
House Road Plan Is Solid
A way to fix roads without raising gas taxes
Editor's Note: On Dec. 4 the state House approved a road reform package similar … Retirement System or perhaps adopting a proposal to put a Taxpayer Bill of Rights … are two major reasons to like this proposal: it doesn’t unnecessarily raise taxes … economy. That makes the Senate’s proposal to take an additional $1 billion … more
Four Questions About the Detroit Public Schools Plan
Legislators should be skeptical of the Detroit Education Commission
… contentious part of the rescue plan is a proposal to create a new Detroit Education … district since 2009.
The Senate proposal’s prospects are uncertain in the Michigan … about schools (she later apologized).
4. Why is the commission concerned about … the interests behind the Senate’s proposal also looking to “claw-back” the thousands … more
The Lowdown
… avoid taking a real vote on a proposal. Often, as in this case, … voters went to the polls on Aug. 4 to decide the fate of a ballot proposal that would increase county … Flint coincided with the Aug. 4 date, only one other community … appears to have paid off: The proposal was rejected by 78 percent … more
The Lowdown
… either Nofs or James C. Wellman, R-Parma, in an Aug. 4 special primary election. The winner will face a … flier suggests that the vote regarding Land's proposal "is a big one" because "faced with a (department) … Griffin is one of two Democrats hoping to win the Aug. 4 special primary. (Sharon Renier, D-Munith, is the … more
Democrat Contradictions: Corporate Tax Breaks Bad, But Incentives for Hollywood Good
Dems criticize MEDC, but want to give more money to millionaire movie moguls
… post-production work it did on the movie Spy Kids 4. The website, boxofficemojo.com, notes Spy Kids 4 had a $27 million production budget and has grossed … MEDC for far too long has wasted tax dollars on proposals that don't work and it must stop."
Michigan … more
U.S. Supreme Court Agrees To Look At Forced Unionization
Illinois case could free home-based caregivers nationwide
… Federation of Independent Business filed an amicus brief in the case on Jan. 4, 2012.
"We were in the middle of a similar legal battle here in Michigan … union attempt to place the unionization in the state constitution with Proposal 4 was soundly defeated by 14 percentage points. Gov. Snyder later forced … more
The Roads Are Crumbling And Have Always Been Crumbling
Michigan media has been breaking the story going on 30 years
… crumbling roads was launched last week with proposals to nearly double vehicle registration fees, switch … authorize local increases of other taxes.”
April 4, 2007
The Herald-Palladium
Headline: House gets … progress in rebuilding crumbling roads as a result of a 4-cent gas tax increase in 1997 and more than $300 … more
Commentary: Labor Bosses' Vision of Collective Bargaining Hurts Workers, Society
Union plans will force Michigan to have to hang 'Closed for Business' signs
One of the most important ballot proposals in Michigan's history will be before us in November.
Union officials want voters to give them constitutional … Bowman is a UAW member and the president of Union Conservatives Inc., a 501(c)4 non-profit organization. more
Most of the Arrested Anti-Right-to-Work Protesters Have SEIU 'Dues Skim' Connections
Son of SEIU Healthcare Michigan president one of those facing charges
… SEIU dues skim is the result of the forced unionization of Michigan's home-based caregivers that began in 2005 when Jennifer Granholm was governor. Proposal 4 on the 2012 statewide ballot was the union's unsuccessful effort to keep the forced unionization alive permanently.
Joshua Kersting and seven others … more
UAW Prez: SEIU ‘Dues Skim’ More Important Than RTW
… mostly without their knowledge or consent. Many of the families reached out to the Mackinac Center to have their voices heard and to criticize “Proposal 4,” a proposed state constitutional amendment that would have effectively locked these caregivers into the Service Employees International Union for … more
July 5, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Vote Report
… (WPW vs. Troy) which held that the Constitutional tax cap put in place by Proposal A in 1994 capped annual increases in the assessments of commercial property … jet fuel: Passed 21 to 16 in the Senate on June 19
To cut from 6 percent to 4 percent the sales tax imposed on sales of jet fuel.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who … more
July 12, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Vote Report
… (WPW vs. Troy) which held that the Constitutional tax cap put in place by Proposal A in 1994 capped annual increases in the assessments of commercial property … jet fuel: Passed 21 to 16 in the Senate on June 19
To cut from 6 percent to 4 percent the sales tax imposed on sales of jet fuel.
Who Voted "Yes" And Who … more
Michigan Schools Receive Over $12,500 Per Student
The history of education spending
… legislative deal last December to get Democratic legislators to support the Proposal 1 tax increase ballot measure, which was defeated by voters on May 5 of … and down, so too has enrollment. Public school enrollment in the state is 4 percent below what it was in 1995. It rose for a few years after that, peaking … more
Will Republicans Backtrack on Corporate Welfare Cuts?
Many economic development programs receive bipartisan support
… Plan: Creating Manufacturing Jobs, Spurring Business Investment top GOP Proposal.” Their nine-point plan featured prominently the renewal of the Michigan … he simply replaced it with a smaller subsidy program. He also approved a $4 million increase in the state industrial subsidy for tourism advertising, … more
Sports Stadium Deals Consistently Strike Out
Cities fail to negotiate deals that protect taxpayers
… revenue from the naming rights for the stadium, which is worth just under $4 million per year. Sen. McCaskill’s proposal would require the Rams to pay back the $100 million the city still owes. … more
Best Of The Best
CapCon’s most popular stories from 2017
… ($76,911), Warren Consolidated Schools ($76,465) and Allen Park ($76,359).
No. 4 story: U-M Student Newspaper: Shouting Down Speakers Doesn’t Infringe Free … criticizing recently introduced legislation dealing with campus speech. The proposals would require Michigan’s state universities and colleges to adopt policies … more
City’s Politicians Strive To Beat The Clock Spending Federal Money
‘We are trying very desperately to save this money’
… was sold for about $11,000 last year.
After the council rejected the proposal by a 4-3 vote, it scheduled a special meeting and approved spending most of the federal … more
Policy Proposed for Medicaid Workers Too Broad, Harms Patients and Consumers
… recovery coaches, parent support partners and home care providers. (Under the proposal, people with a criminal record could provide some home health care if … regulations at the state and federal level. According to one federal estimate, 4 million Michigan residents have some sort of criminal record. Policies such … more
Budget Reforms: In Praise of Cuts to Corporate Welfare
Tax increases aren't the only way to find funding
… million cut to the Pure Michigan program, a 14% reduction. The budget proposal passed by the House recommended $4 million in cuts.
Government tourism promotion is an ineffective economic … more
Court Tosses Politicians’ Lawsuit Against Residents For Critical Comments
Action by township board members is a frivolous affront to free speech, circuit court rules
… NextDoor.com, in which they criticized local elected leaders and a 2019 proposal to raise township taxes. The court called the suit frivolous and an affront … falsehoods ... that could negatively impact our residents.”
In the Aug. 4 primary election, Savoie, supervisor since 2011, was defeated. Kepes, who … more
Leading Scientists Condemn Lockdowns, Call For ‘Focused Protection’
25% of adults 18-24 have considered suicide during the pandemic
… and 33,938 medical practitioners in the 35 days since it was launched Oct. 4.
The proposal is garnering ever more endorsements even as Michigan experiences record … more
Warren Schools: Plenty of Desks, But Not Enough Cost-Cutting?
… School District, adjoining Warren to the west, saved $4 million by privatizing transportation, custodial … habits onto Gov. Jennifer Granholm's service tax proposal that would generate $554 million for schools. … Get Three-Quarters of $554 Million Service Tax Proposal
The School Employee Concession Myth
Competitive … more
Democratic Party Political Director Linked to Mysterious Tea Party Political Party
… Congressman Gary Peters itemized his donations. A May 4, 2009, donation of $200 lists Jason Bauer as the … Michigan Constitution in favor of Democrats. The proposal failed to gain ballot status in Michigan.
The … Presentation on 'Reform Michigan Government Now' Proposal
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The Tax Hiker's Shopping Guide
… contains many of the items on the governor's recent proposal for an unprecedented $1.5 billion tax on services. … social assistance from her 2 percent service tax proposal, but the guide notes that a full 6 percent levy … for homes and farms would fatten state coffers by $4 billion, just removing the partial income tax deduction … more
Gov. Snyder v. Rachel Maddow
… special niches for higher taxation, when the proposal removes special treatment.”
Maddow : “He (Snyder) … system is complex and hated, and the governor’s proposal simplifies it and lowers it to encourage growth.” … a 9 percent cut from last year. Schools are cut 4 percent. According to the Census Bureau, total Michigan … more
MichiganVotes.org April 22 Weekly Roll Call Report
… the Senate budget went along with Gov. Snyder’s proposal to spend 15 percent less than last year on state … expense millages were prohibited by the 1994 Proposal A initiative, and these items may be considered … expenses, the bill could potentially require a 3/4 majority vote, which is required by the Constitution … more
The Best of the Best: CapCon's Top 10 Stories of 2014
Police seize property; religious discrimination in school contracts; Obamacare piles on disabled family’s burdens
… and federal government subsidies and mandates.
4. Non-Christian Teachers Given ‘Special Consideration’ … Sense of the Complicated Ballot Language for Proposal 1
Confusing ballot language about an important tax reform proposal on the August ballot aroused understandable suspicion … more
Township Votes Down Wind Energy Project
Meade voters shot down plan for 48 wind turbines
… wind energy project. On May 5, voters rejected a proposal to allow Detroit Edison to erect up to 48 wind … turbines.
In November, the Meade Township board voted 4-1 to approve the project. In reaction, local residents … property values.
In 2012 Michigan voters rejected Proposal 3 by a vote of 62 to 38 percent. That statewide … more
Use a Charter School Board to Reorganize Detroit Public Schools
… features of Gov. Snyder’s plan, including his proposal to use local property taxes to pay off Detroit … would amount to only about $70 per pupil or about 4 percent of what DPS currently spends on administration. … runs its own Office of Charter Schools. This proposal could be as simple as expanding that office and … more
Some Teachers In This District In Line For 17 Percent Pay Hikes
But superintendent says his schools are underfunded
… to the Legislature on Feb. 7. They include a proposal to increase public school spending by $312 million, … amount,” Roedel said. “When the Governor makes a proposal that is a 3% increase, and it's the largest in … increases.” Most step increases are for a raise of 4 to 5 percent, but going from the 10th to the 11th … more
State's Corporate Welfare Partner Claims Thousands of Economists Support Stadium Subsidies
But economists uniformly oppose dinging taxpayers for projects like $125 million Kalamazoo facility
… also called for placing before voters a ballot proposal, which would levy a 1 percent tax on restaurant … local economic benefits that are generated.” Only 4 percent disagreed while none were in strong disagreement … proposed a new events center in Kalamazoo. The proposal failed.
In 1974, the Greenleaf Hospitality Group … more
Helping More Michigan Students Learn to Read
Campaign promises are likely not enough
… candidates have addressed the issue with a variety of proposals, as recently reported by The Detroit News. While some of their proposals may work better than others, none get to the … of the law. She instead champions enrolling all 4-year-olds in tax-funded preschool, saying it is "the … more
There is Waste in Michigan’s Budget
Not all of it can be cut immediately, but some can redirected to roads now
… state road spending in Michigan from $2 billion to $4 billion. This gradual spending increase was made … taxpayers less than other budget areas — her proposal calls for increasing fuel taxes to pay for road … prefer a more measured approach. Polls done on the proposal to hike the gas tax show that it garnered support … more
Some Perspective: Michigan is Stronger Today
The state is in a more resilient position to weather an economic storm than at any time before
… the nation.
2. Personal property tax reform.
Proposal 1 of 2014 relied on a vote of the people to minimize … by the inefficient personal property tax. The proposal created exemptions for the tax on businesses … stretching each dollar of construction work further.
4. Occupational licensure.
This arena has also undergone … more
House Republican Policy Plan Lays the Groundwork for Action
Pensions, education, criminal justice all areas ripe for change
… system. That system costs the state $4 billion each year and its liabilities … paycheck to paycheck. We will consider proposals to improve the current tax system … House should hold the line on new proposals, cut back on what we are paying, … child’s education. We will support proposals to fund students instead of institutions, … more
Back to the MEGA Future: Good Jobs for Michigan Reinvents Failed MEGA Program
Proposed law shares remarkable similarities with old, failed law
… think that this tax capture proposal will be any more effective … closely resembles the GJFM proposal finds: “recipients are statistically … and SB 242, the new MEGA proposal. The bolded material is meant … matter, not the statute or proposal, respectively.)
MEGA Statute: … requirements of subsection (4), subject to subsection (6), … more
'ARE WE NUTS?'
State budgeters wrestle with reality
… Treasurer Robert Kleine dismissed this suggestion, saying that budgeting 4 percent beneath the estimate would require slicing $800 million from what … state's rainy day fund. To be placed on the ballot for voter approval, this proposal would require a two-thirds
majority vote in both the House and Senate, … more
State House Endorses Demise of Workplace Secret Ballot
Lawmakers ask Congress to approve check card
On March 4, 2009, the Michigan House of Representatives voted to approve House Resolution 10, a non-binding opinion of the chamber that asks "the United … prime territory for rough recruiting methods. Many of the compromise proposals that have been made in Washington may also be vulnerable to abuse in ways … more
House Votes to Temporarily Trim Political Staff Benefits
… Republicans voted against the measure, along with 14 Democrats. A similar proposal that applies to the lawmakers themselves was approved on a vote of 99-9, … forms of subsidy from taxpayers:
An annual and automatic supplement equal to 4 percent of the employee's salary, regardless of whether the employee voluntarily … more
Cap the Film Incentives and Kill the Film Industry in Michigan? Not Yet
Film Industry Supporters Crying Wolf Over Governor's Plans for Film Subsidies
… told the Mackinac Center in an on-camera interview that Gov. Snyder’s proposal is “…the economic equivalent of turning the switch off” – a sentiment … on March 31 it approved $1.8 million in incentives for the film, “Spy Kids 4”. A week later, the office announced $1 million in incentives for the third … more
Anatomy of How to Kill a Tax Hike
… early this year when the City of Lansing asked voters last Tuesday for a 4-mill increase on property taxes expected to raise $8.5 million. The property tax hike was narrowly defeated — by about 600 votes.
The proposal would also have raised the cap on the city’s taxing authority set by the … more
School Super Takes Pay Cut — Teachers Take Big Raises
… over a two-year period. The Bloomfield Hills Board of Education signed a 4-year contract with its teachers union that has locked in the raises.
The … message is also coming from Lansing, and gave the example of a Legislative proposal that would mandate a 20 percent employee premium sharing for school health … more
Detroit Consent Agreement: Another Kick of the Can?
… emergency managers. Emergency managers have power under Michigan’s Public Act 4 to restructure or even remove union contracts with city workers in order to … will further erode the city’s payroll and property tax bases. Sadly, this proposal is typical of Detroit’s political response to budget crises. It reflects … more
School Districts Dodging Health Care Cost Savings
Despite state law, many school districts paying more than 80 percent of costs
… average contribution to the health insurance premium for a family plan was 4 percent. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, the Michigan private-sector … for the National Federation of Independent Business, said that is why Proposal 2, which would enshrine collective bargaining into the Michigan Constitution, … more
Oakland Schools and the Tri-County Alliance
Focused on more money, less parental choice
… state with claims that the schools are receiving less money as a result of Proposal A. Actually, total spending by districts is much higher than it was in … is even acknowledged (before recent reforms, teachers paid an average of 4 percent of their own health care premiums and more than 300 plans statewide … more
February 14, 2014, MichiganVotes Weekly Vote Report
… state itself borrowed under the 1998 “Clean Michigan Initiative” ballot proposal, which authorized $675 million of new government debt (“bond sales”) for … or royalty paid to the state on oil and gas extracted from state land to 4 percent for hydrocarbons extracted using “enhanced recovery” technology, which … more
SEIU Membership Drops 80 Percent After Dues Skim Ends
Union loses $4.2 million in dues and fees
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In addition, the SEIU, the international union behind the SEIU Healthcare Michigan, was fined almost $200,000 for concealing that it bankrolled Proposal 4 of 2012 — the failed ballot effort to lock the forced unionization of home-based caregivers into the state constitution. According to state officials, … more
School Reformers Have ‘Significant Concerns’ About State Superintendent Finalist
Superintendent: ‘I am not opposed to charter schools ... they are now part of the fabric of Michigan Public Education’
… district’s website.
In 2012, Markavitch toured the state, criticizing the proposal, which never passed.
Advocates of charter schools are concerned Markavitch … organization without reporting it. The school had an arrangement with a 501c(4) lobbying group called the Tri-County Alliance. Public tax dollars are used … more
Cutting Federal Great Lakes Funding Would Not Be an Environmental and Economic Crisis
… was barraged by a string of concerns related to President Trump’s budget proposal. Michigan’s senior senator, Debbie Stabenow, highlighted her concerns … associated with federal environmental spending.
With the GLRI receiving almost 4 percent of the total EPA annual budget, fiscal oversight of it is essential … more
State Budget 2022: Not Too Early to Cut Corporate and Industry Handouts
Michigan needs a fair field for all and favors for none
… With the new calendar year closing in, and a fiscal year 2021-22 budget proposal just a month or two away, it is worth reminding lawmakers that there is … but the state is also spending taxpayer money to encourage them to do so.
4. Job creation services: $22.3 million
This line items funds employees in … more
School District Admits 'Big Mistake' Over 'Get Rid of Snyder' Phone Alert
District apologizes for robocall that may violate state campaign finance act
… school June 7th/8th between 3:30 and 4:00 pm. Thank you. Goodbye.”
To listen, … collective bargaining organization, (4) collective bargaining organizing activities, … definition of contribution under section 4(3)(a). This subsection does not apply … statements from schools about ballot proposals do not break election law by expressly … more
The Public Purpose of Our ‘Professors’ Email’ FOIA Request
… University’s website on the morning of April 4, 2011. In two cases, this material became … website to advocate a statewide ballot proposal that would reduce Michigan’s minimum … university website to promote a ballot proposal to hike the state’s minimum wage. … this story was posted online on Apr. 4, 2011. more
Big Labor Fights Against Lansing Entrepreneurs … and Virg Bernero?
… workers will be hired for the work.
Ultimately, the council deadlocked 4-4 on votes to extend the brownfield assistance, thus effectively refusing to … and thus discriminated against when PLAs are imposed.
But Gillespie's proposal isn't for building a public building: It would be a privately-owned apartment … more
October 10, 2014, MichiganVotes Weekly Report
… sales tax: Failed 12 to 26 in the Senate on March 4, 2014
To "tie-bar" a bipartisan personal property … marijuana use: Passed 31 to 7 in the Senate on March 4, 2014
To prohibit the possession or use of medical … seen as a Republican gambit to preempt a ballot proposal mandating that employers pay even higher minimums. … more
CapCon’s Top 10 Stories Of 2020
COVID-19 dominated the news, but it wasn’t the only topic of great interest
… committing misdemeanor crimes under Michigan law.
No. 4 (July 22): News site claims Whitmer defunding police, … gas tax increase she proposed in 2019. But that proposal would not have directed any additional resources … legislative consent.
The court ruled, by a vote of 4-3, that the 1945 law violates the Michigan Constitution … more
School Budgets Safe Under ‘No New Taxes’ House Road Funding Package
Critics ignore key provisions in bills
… passed a version of road funding legislation Dec. 4 that did not include a tax increase, a cry went up … continues.
“There are a number of bills and proposals to raise money to fix our roads that don’t take … other parts of our budget, and those are the proposals we should be considering,” said Rep. Marilyn … more
Two Wins for Freedom from Union Coercion in 2014
The end of the dues skim and the busting of the 'August Window'
… the date on the calendar.
Harris v. Quinn
In a 5-4 decision on June 30, the United States Supreme Court … to keep it alive temporarily, while putting a proposal on the ballot to embed the scheme in the Michigan … were already in place), but voters rejected the proposal. Gov. Rick Snyder took the last administrative … more
CapCon’s Top 10 Stories For 2019
Road Fix That Wasn’t, Gun-Free Zones, 1,100 Windmills Won’t Replace This Coal Plant
… web traffic, was about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposal for an annual state budget that required a permanent … an estimated $1.26 billion, Whitmer’s budget proposal only allocated a $764 million more to transportation … state money only, not federal or local dollars.
No. 4
Headline: Republicans Imposed Medicaid Work Requirements; … more
Michigan Families Set Stage For Helping End Forced Unionization Schemes
Supreme Court ruled daycare, home-based caregivers not public employees and can't be unionized
… dues skim was endangered, the SEIU bankrolled Proposal 4 in 2012 to try to lock it into the state constitution. Backers of the proposal attempted to fool uninformed voters that the proposal would create programs that, in reality, had already … more
The Public Purpose of Our 'Professors' Email' FOIA Request
… State University’s website on the morning of April 4, 2011. In two cases, this material became unavailable … using its website to advocate a statewide ballot proposal that would reduce Michigan’s minimum wage. The … using a university website to promote a ballot proposal to hike the state’s minimum wage. In fact, all … more
How Taxpayers Are Funding Political Lobbying
Tri-County Alliance operates as a front for school districts political lobbying efforts
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Enter the Tri-County Alliance.
The TCA is a 501c(4) non-profit, which means it is a tax-exempt organization … gave our kids in 2011."
The governor's budget proposal at the time added about 2 percent to the school … asking how they determined that Legislature proposals would "again cut funding" for districts was not … more
The Corporate Welfare Lady Protests Too Much
Evidence shows subsidy efforts are ineffective
… testified in favor of Good Jobs, then just a proposal, had apparently been part of past MEGA deals. … related to the subject matter, not the statute or proposal, respectively.)
MEGA Statute: “The local governmental … satisfies all of the requirements of subsection (4), subject to subsection (6), the fund shall determine … more
April 13, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
… educational opportunities, including internships, apprenticeships, 2-year degrees, 4-year degrees, and advanced degrees should be considered depending on the career … not “opt out”). This is part of Gov. Rick Snyder’s road and transit tax proposal, which also includes a 9.3 cent fuel tax increase. Referred to committee, … more
Pontiac Turnaround Stories: City Vs. Schools
While the school district struggles, the city sees light at the end of the tunnel thanks to emergency manager reforms
… million in 2013.
"EMs have been able to use the powers of the Act [P.A. 4 of 2011] to leverage employees, retirees and labor organizations to do the … has led to litigation.
Other problems involving legacy costs remain. Proposals to meet retiree health care obligations include a request to transfer … more
August 24, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
… services in such an area, depending on how long the person stays there. Up to $4 million annually for three years would be given to up to 40 individuals. The proposal contains “clawback” provisions if a recipient does not stay the required … more
October 24, 2014, MichiganVotes Weekly Report
Extend film subsidies, and more key votes from 2014
… this week.
Senate Bill 1103, Extend film producer subsidies: Passed 32 to 4 in the Senate on October 22
To eliminate a 2017 sunset on the law authorizing … this measure by the Senate and House (below) means the anti-wolf hunt proposals on the 2014 ballot will not go into effect even if a majority of voters … more
Plot to Kill Film Credits Begins to Look Plausible
… next year. Ballenger continued:
In addition, there is also the ballot proposal (to be voted on statewide May 5) that the governor wants to see get passed. … Committee on Feb. 25. It could be reported out of the committee as soon as March 4. While passage by the full House is not considered a slam dunk, neither would … more
Ann Arbor Council Defies State Law, Bans Cigarette Sales to Adults Age 18 to 20
'The tobacco lobby has inflicted enough misery'
… to raise the legal purchasing age from 18.
The Council voted 9-2 on Aug. 4 for an ordinance sponsored by Council Member Julie Grand, a Democrat representing … vice president of research for the Reason Foundation, studied a similar proposal in Chicago, which was later enacted. He said Ann Arbor will likely see … more
State Health Policy Toolkit
10 reforms state lawmakers can implement now
… electronic and other tools to “systematically and routinely” verify eligibility.
4. Unwind the Medicaid Expansion
Problem: This state cannot depend on the federal … regime that governs health insurance. Not-so-good news: A Senate-passed proposal for a pilot program extending the same benefits to Medicaid recipients … more
Government Internet Coming to Traverse City
Taxpayers on the hook for risky broadband plan
… Morand, the regional spokesman for Charter Communications, called the proposal “a solution in search of a problem.” Proponents like Kent Wood, the director … between 30 megabits per second for $35 and 1 gigabit per second for $160. Only 4 percent of the utility’s internet customers pay for internet faster than 30 … more
Detroit Would Mandate Video Surveillance, Make Businesses Pay
ACLU, others concerned; live video to police from inside thousands of firms
… require businesses that are open until a certain time of night — initially 4 a.m. but possibly 10 p.m. – to participate in the Detroit Police Department’s … businesses.
There’s no official timeline for the City Council taking up the proposal, but according to John Roach, the mayor’s director of media relations, … more
MichCapCon.com Flashback: Total Recall
… Indeed, while the governor's eventual proposal would cut spending $225 million, … governor was asking for. A Senate GOP proposal for a "1-year only" tax hike was … placing a recall question on the Nov. 4, 2008, ballot in Dillon's district — … certified a recall election for Nov. 4.
Reinstating a recall that was assumed … more