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Michigan Senate bills would revive dues skim for home health workers

Government employees can opt out of unions, but Senate Bill 790 would make it much harder

… November 2012, the people of Michigan rejected Proposal 4 of 2012. According to Ballotpedia, the people of Michigan rejected Proposal 4 by a 56-44 margin. The proposal would have allowed in-home care workers to collectively … 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

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

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

Holland government broadband proposal follows troubled history

Other cities have broadband projects short on customers and swimming in debt

… will decide on the new debt issue in an August ballot initiative. The proposal closely follows broadband projects implemented in Marshall and in Traverse … feasible for many low-income residents. The city is also considering using $4 million in federal COVID money it received from the federal government through … 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Legislative Year Finishes With High Fiscal Notes

Solid changes to public policy deserve applause

… too, was backdrop on a $2.5 billion tax increase proposal which was made by the governor but not considered … the Legislature. The governor’s first budget proposal included a recommendation to trim $5 million … recommendations, and its members voted in favor of $4 million worth of cuts that line item. The state Senate … 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

School Aid Budget Proposals Not That Far Off

Legislature approves 99% of what Whitmer seeks without a tax hike

… “game-changing,” even though the resulting 4% increase is smaller than Gov. … several versions of its own proposal before agreeing to a school … the two remaining budget proposals — more than half of which … Legislature’s new school aid proposal: “I feel like I’ve been punched … rightly resisted the governor’s proposal to fund cyber school pupils … 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

Union Proposes Trimming Retiree Health Benefits to Save Money; Opposed It When Taxpayers Were Footing the Bill

Michigan Education Association asking its retirees to pay more and get less

… to pay 20% of their premiums. At the time, the typical teacher paid only 4%, while the average private sector worker paid 22-27%. The move has saved … Doug Pratt, in an MLive story. And since then, the MEA has supported proposals to remove aspects of recent cost-saving efforts. But now the union has … more

Overselling Whitmer’s Education Budget

Increase in line with years past, not 'game-changing' and 'historic'

… Gretchen Whitmer’s K-12 budget proposal represents a dramatic break … Press described Whitmer’s proposal in momentous terms: “It would … funds. That reduces Whitmer’s proposal from $526 million to $523 … increase in state dollars to 4% over the last budget enacted … the calculation, Whitmer’s proposal falls short in percentage … more

The Cost of Road Building is Spiking, and That’s a Problem

MDOT chief says system can handle it

… percent back in 2009 as the federal stimulus of $1 billion rolled in. The proposal today is for a $2.5 billion increase in a year and a half — at a time … decade, Michigan is set to double state spending on roads – from $2 billion to $4 billion. The state does need to spend more on roads and bridges to counter … 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

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

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

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

State Officials Question Detroit’s Universal Preschool Plans

Is this the best use of that money? Can the city manage the program?

… plan to provide preschool to 4-year-olds. The concerns, outlined … According to the memo, Detroit’s proposal did not take into account … not presented a clear case for 4-year-old need,” it reads. The … government-funded preschool to all or most 4-year-olds in the city comes as … government-funded preschool to every 4-year-old in Michigan. About … more

State Dems Want Public Education To Do And Spend More

Universal preschool programs could cost taxpayers $826.5 million

… begun putting some of these proposals into bill form. On Nov. … the cost of preschool for all 4-year-olds whose household income … schools. One of Whitmer’s main proposals, and also one of the most … Readiness Program” to all Michigan 4-year-olds over a four-year period. … each of the roughly 114,000 4-year-olds in the state would … 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

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

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

Many More Walk To Work As Take Subsidized Transit in Michigan

Politicians talking metro transit tax again, but costly buses and trains benefit few

… again talking-up a regional transit property tax proposal for the November ballot in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw counties. A similar proposal in November 2016 would have imposed $4.6 billion … public transit services; 96,000 people walk and 4 million people drive. Ten percent of Michigan gas … 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

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

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

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

How Right-to-Work and the End of the 'Dues Skim' Killed the SEIU in Michigan

Membership, revenue and political spending plummet

… Healthcare-Michigan then tried to pass a ballot proposal, which would have enshrined this scheme in the Michigan Constitution. But Proposal 4 of 2012 went down overwhelmingly and the “dues … during the high-water 2012 election and ballot proposal year. All of this goes to show that this SEIU … more

Federal Tax Proposal Not Perfect, but Good for Michigan, Nation

Reform plans are on the right track

… government employees, it belongs to those who earn it in the first place. This proposal will allow more people to keep more of what they make. It makes the lives … over the last 8 years — we are already at 3 percent — this take us up to 4 percent. This is a very strong, pro-growth, job-creating package.” Grover’s … 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

Federal Spending To Top $4 Trillion in 2017, Highest Ever

Up $210 billion from last year

… stories from federal bureaucrats complaining about Trump administration proposals to cut next year's budget. Yet federal spending this year is projected to break $4 trillion for the first time, according to White House budget documents. The … 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

Election Today! And Plenty of Taxpayer-Funded Electioneering, Too

Schools and local governments drive trucks through election-law loophole

… the vast majority being tax hike proposals for public school districts. A … district’s website asks, “Why is this proposal necessary?” The district’s answer: … Ann Arbor Public Schools is running a 4 1/2-minute video that promotes a tax … governments from “referencing” a ballot proposal they place on the ballot during the … 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

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

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

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

Recent report has been misinterpreted

… claiming it says that Michigan needs $4 billion each year in additional infrastructure … considering that voters rejected a proposal to increase this mandate to 25 percent … 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

Be Wise in Deciding How to Spend Taxpayer Funds on Infrastructure

… Commission has announced that the state should spend $4 billion more each year on several policy areas, including … principle. Those who drive more should pay more. 4. Identify and recommend ways to direct more money … integrity, it’s politically smart. Part of the reason Proposal 1 of 2015 (promoted primarily as a road funding … 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

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

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

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

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