Good News/Bad News On Michigan Teacher Pensions
Unfunded liabilities are up, but for a good reason: More realistic projections about investment growth Read more
‘You’ve Paid Your Debt To Society — Now Pay $10,000’
State of Michigan charges offenders up to $135 per month for probation and parole Read more
Sheriff's Wrist-Slap For Illegal Electioneering Irks Council Member
Deputies were sent to public meetings with ‘VOTE YES’ pro-tax hike messages Read more
How Michigan Can Fix The Roads Without Tax Hikes
Redirect revenue growth and corporate subsidies to roads, eliminate optional grants and more Read more
Revenue Growth Makes Road Funding Easier
There's enough money to address fiscal priorities Read more
Food Stamp Abuse Rate Up, But Enrollment Down
From 924,643 enrolled in 2012 to 684,001 last year Read more
State's Purchasing Manual Includes Unlawful Union Preference
So-called prevailing wage requirement still applies in manual; spokesman says it’s a mistake Read more
Property Taxes Up $638 Million In 2018
Driven down by Lost Decade and Great Recession, Michigan property tax collections now up six years in a row Read more
More Money for Preschool Not the Answer
Proposal to boost great start funding doesn't add up Read more
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Fuel Tax Funds Will Be Diverted
Not all revenue raised by the new tax will be prioritized to roads Read more