School Districts Copying Each Other's Homework While Calling Increased Funding a 'Cut'
Farmington superintendent calls $50 per-pupil increase a '$335,000 loss'
Unionization Ruling Before The Supreme Court Could Be 'Huge'
Political consultant: Ruling could 'dramatically undermine public sector unions'
A Request For Lower Beer And Wine Prices
Mackinac Center asks for rule change that would lower prices for consumers
State Agency Rules That Graduate Student Research Assistants Not Eligible For Unionization
Ruling supports state law signed in 2012 that said GSRAs not public employees
Ohio Starts Holding Wind Industry Accountable
In-state renewable energy mandate eliminated in the Buckeye State; still exists in Michigan
The After Effects Of Michigan's Minimum Wage Increase
Economists explain why lost jobs, shuttered businesses and fewer training opportunities are likely with mandated wage increases
School District's Math Doesn't Add Up
Walled Lake Superintendent says an increase in state funding will be 'devastating'
Michigan vs. Minnesota Report Says Little About What Policies To Pursue
Michigan Future study lists lots of correlation, no causation
Wind Power 'Success Story' Was a Massive Failure
Wind project still cited years after it failed to materialize
State Budget Shifts Extra Revenue Sharing Funds To Detroit
Detroit to receive $140.5 million; Grand Rapids and Flint to get $12 million combined
Court Upholds Law Banning Automatic Wage Increases For Public Employees
Prior to law, unions could lock in compensation increases with little incentive to negotiate
Michigan Teacher Pension System Liabilities Increase Again
System underfunding up to $25.8 billion
Legislature Considering More Transparency For Asset Forfeiture
Some police agencies oppose the bills, which would require more accountability when property is taken
MEA Sends Credit Agency After Teacher Who Stopped Paying Dues
Kindergarten teacher became eligible for right-to-work, but union says she can only get out in August
Unionization Case Before The Supreme Court Could Have Lasting National Impact
Harris v. Quinn could make all public employees eligible for right-to-work; case is flying under the radar
Minimizing The Damage From Michigan's Minimum Wage Increase
Higher prices, including for labor, result in less of the product or service being offered
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June 20, 2014, MichiganVotes Weekly Vote Report
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