State Taxpayers Seeing Payoff From Smaller Prison Population
One prison closing now, and analyst reports another may follow soon
Michigan Lawmakers Consider More Handouts
If at first you don’t succeed, spend millions of taxpayer dollars
$8.4 Million Per Year for U-M Diversity Employees
Of nearly 100 full-time 'diversicrats,' 26 get more than $100,000
Brian Calley Talks State Government
‘So I’ve personally handled massive tax cuts, multiple massive tax cuts here in our state’
$107,400-A-Year Teacher Says Teachers Must Work Second Job To Support Families
Union says she drives for Uber on weekends
Like All Spending, Environmental Spending Needs a Plan and Oversight
Real estate development is not remediation
Despite Positive Buzz For Detroit, Downward Population Trend Continues
Moves of some corporate headquarters help the city but haven’t ushered in a new age
Which Party Gives More In Taxpayer Funded Corporate Handouts?
The answer may surprise you
State Considers Licensing Naturopathic Physicians
But more regulatory hurdles are unlikely to improve safety
Study Links Catholic Education and Self-Discipline
Families may have new tool to support private school choices
Washtenaw County Township Builds Internet Service
Most local projects aren’t self-sustaining; township cites its unique topography as a justification
State Aid To School District Much More Than Newspaper Claims
Michigan school finance complicated, teachers union not a good source for info
Detroit Mayor: ‘We’ve Got To Change’ Children Fleeing City’s Failed Schools
Yes, make the schools more attractive, but don’t block parents’ ability to choose better for their kids
Reverse Course on Restricting Medicaid Workers With Criminal Backgrounds
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services pushing new rules
Even In Low-Paying School Districts, It’s Hard To Beat Teacher Pay And Benefits
Teaching may have its frustrations, but total compensation in Michigan public schools isn’t bad
Getting More College Grads Won’t Improve State Prosperity
Many factors play into an area's income growth
If Money To Detroit Schools Is A Measure Of Caring, Michigan's People Care
Detroit Free Press column says racism built into our school system
Seven Ann Arbor Retirees Getting Six-Figure Pensions
The highest pension was for $126,216 to former fire chief who worked 25 years
Why Michigan Should Repeal Prevailing Wage
Law benefits big companies at the expense of taxpayers
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Whitmer Education Plan Trips Over Charter Schools
Solutions in search of imagined problems raise questions
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