Cost Of Teacher Raise Wanted By Detroit Superintendent: $81.2M Annually
But district already at risk of overspending its revenue
News Site Reports Teacher ‘Can’t Support Family’ — But Omits His $81K Salary
Not hard to mischaracterize teacher pay; site shows how
Corporate Subsidies Appear To Work Sometimes — Or Firm Was Coming Anyway
Firm got $130,000, not the $430,000 first offered, still built new plant
The Cost of Road Building is Spiking, and That’s a Problem
MDOT chief says system can handle it
Funding Roads By Taxing Users Will Only Happen if People Care to Fund Roads By Taxing Users
Politicians have to judge how receptive people are to fuel and vehicle taxes
Whitmer Gas Tax Hike: Media, Boosters Ignore $600 Million It Moves Out Of Roads
The figures are in governor’s budget proposal
Michigan Roads Declined Even As Funding Rose Sharply
Tax hike proponents imply it’s simple, just pay more — but it’s not simple
Should Educator Evaluations Trust Data More?
Study raises questions about bias in judging teacher performance
If Rentals Not ‘Affirmatively Lawful,’ Court Says They Can Be Considered Unlawful
Court of Appeals rules against Airbnb-type home rentals
Tech Company Gets $2M in State Money, Fails Performance Test
After failing employment targets, Rigaku repays $825k
Traverse City A Step Closer To City-Owned Broadband
Critic questions business assumptions of city contractor
Bill: No Diploma Unless Student Submits Intrusive Federal Aid Form
'FAFSA' college assistance form requires families disclose extensive personal finance data
County Road Commissions Fill Pension Potholes
Bills would encourage paying down retirement debts
DTE Donated More Than $840,000 to Democrats, Pro-Whitmer Groups in 2018
Consumers Energy was also heavily involved in politicking
Unfair and Unnecessary: Fiat-Chrysler Lands State Corporate Handouts
The $223.5 million is money that won't be spent on roads
GOP Nearly Doubled Transportation Spending; Leftist Group Claims Republicans ‘Don't Care’
While controlling state government for eight years, Republicans authorized $7.4 billion in cumulative transportation increases
Corporate Subsidy Agency Lets Firm Walk With $140,000, No New Jobs
But a year later the company celebrated its 100th birthday
State’s Business Subsidy Cherry-Pickers Failed In Handout To Cherry Picker
Picking corporate subsidy winners and losers not like choosing fruit
Tax Evasion and Avoidance: Michigan Ranks 14th in Cigarette Smuggling
Latest data shows the relationship between cigarette taxes and smuggling
Bill Authorizes Herding Cats — Literally
Legislation authorizes ‘community cat’ programs for ‘community cat caretakers’
Regulated Enough? Bill Imposes Licensing Mandate on Hunting, Fishing Guides
Current guides say state should enforce existing rules, not write new ones
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
If You Seek a Pleasant Road Funding Plan, Look About You
Lawmakers can spend more on roads without a tax hike
Billions In Michigan Taxpayer Dollars Flowing To Big 3
Shhhhh! State officials refuse to reveal how much
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Mitch Albom is Wrong About Michigan Auto Insurance Changes
The current system is only great if you count the benefits and ignore the costs
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