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
Politics Prevailed With Michigan's Minimum Wage Increase
Event today will discuss ways to mitigate the harm caused by the forced wage mandate
Legislature To Prohibit Courses That Teach Unionization Techniques
Bill would force MSU to change course that teaches union workers how to meddle in business affairs
Proposed State Law Would End Blowout High School Football Games Early
Bill’s sponsor says mercy rule needed to prevent injuries during last minute of games
Fears of Right-to-Work Proving False
In the most important economic measures, RTW states dominating
Rule Request Would Require Public Sector Unions To Notify Members Of When They Are Eligible To Resign
Union members often unaware of limited windows when they can opt out under state's right-to-work law
Income Growth In Right-to-Work States Significantly Higher
Since 1990, most of states with fastest wage growth are RTW while most with least wage growth are non-RTW
Michigan Politicians Misrepresenting Attorney General Position To Push Detroit Bailout
Detroit pensions are city liabilities, not state liabilities
Bill Would Allow Strip Searches for Misdemeanor Crimes; Probable Cause Not Necessary
Supporters say it's for safer jails; opponents say it's 'degrading and unnecessary'
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June 13, 2014, MichiganVotes Weekly Vote Report
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