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Michigan House passes financial disclosure bill

Critics blast the timing and lack of teeth in the bills as lawmakers pass legislation in 3 weeks

… governor, and for the attorney general and secretary of state. Critics have questioned the timing and the content of the bills. As a result of Proposal 1 of 2022, lawmakers are bound by the Michigan Constitution to enact a financial disclosure law by Dec. 31. But the Senate bills weren’t submitted … more

Families Forced Into SEIU Scheme Relieved and Thankful After Proposal 4 Defeat

Robert Haynes: 'It took ordinary people like us to bring attention to what was really happening.'

… and thanks to the defeat of Proposal 4, they should soon be free … $9 million being spent by Proposal 4 supporters. Aside from … organized effort against Proposal 4. The Hayneses take care … hear the real stories of Proposal 4 because the ads in favor … unionization and have the SEIU return $3 million to the families. The … more

Most of Michigan is 'Poor' or 'Marginal' For Wind Energy

U.S. Department of Energy stats say state not well suited to meet proposed 25 percent renewable energy mandate

… try to meet the demands of Proposal 3, the 25 percent renewable … meters above the ground. Proposal 3 would require that the state … than currently operate. Proposal 3 would mandate that 25 percent … of renewable energy if the proposal passes. Advocates and experts … measured. ~~~~~ See also: Proposal 3: '25 x 25' Renewable Energy … more

Making Sense Of The Complicated Ballot Language For Proposal 1

Personal property tax cut would result in $500 million tax decrease when fully phased in

Proposal 1 on the Aug. 5 ballot would cut personal property … Hohman, who researched the proposal and wrote a policy brief … voters into thinking the proposal will raise taxes. The ballot … language on such a complicated proposal. "Let me put it this way, … ambulance emergency services. 3. Increase portion of state use … more

Legislators Chip Away at Proposal A Property Tax Limits

Legislation would break 1994 promise to taxpayers

… constitutional amendment known as Proposal A to both overhaul school … promises, which they may do with a 3/4 supermajority vote in the House … expenses of the type covered by Proposal A’s restrictions on new millage … spending items restricted by the Proposal A promise. Some of these … expenses of the type covered by Proposal A millage limitations. Three … more

Tax Hike Election Coming to You Tuesday?

Proposals to restrict local elections to the state primary or general election stall

… Michiganders may not realize that there will be elections on Tuesday, May 3 — next week. The Michigan Secretary of State has a list of the 81 school and … been complaints about schools and local governments putting tax hike proposals on the May election date rather than the statewide August primary or November … more

Proposal 2 Could Protect Teachers Who Are Drunk, Dealing Drugs in the Classroom

Bay City contract shows what can happen when local union provisions overrule state laws

… If Michigan voters approve Proposal 2 on Nov. 6, insane government … systems and more. But if Proposal 2 is enshrined in the state … at the bargaining table, (Proposal 2) would overturn that.' "  … provision unenforceable, but Proposal 2 would wipe that out. If … employment' and subsection (3) of Proposal 2 does not allow … more

More Windmill-Related Environmental Concerns

'We're picking up 10 (dead) bats for every bird'

… killed by turbines for every bird killed applied to Alberta Province, not Michigan, and the experience here may be diifferent. But if voters approve Proposal 3 on the Nov. 6 ballot, Michigan bats will face an expanded obstacle course consisting of between 2,300 to 3,790 massive turbines, on top of the 292 … more

Media Plays Into 'Unfounded Hysteria' Over School Reforms

Proposal would allow more school choice for parents and students

… of the employer’s employees and contractors (the other 25 percent must be enrolled via random selection); and not have affiliation with more than 1/3 of the governing board of the school. Bridge Magazine described House Bill 5923 as the "super choice" bill that "would significantly rewrite the state … more

Why Are Some Tea Party Supporters Fighting Proposal 1 In Michigan?

… the ins and outs of what Proposal 1 would do in Michigan, James … Tea Party members. “This proposal cuts taxes and pays for it … some Tea Party supporters.” Proposal 1 will be voted on Tuesday, … these new tax exemptions." 3. Confusion about how the proposal is worded and a general distrust … more

Per-Pupil Spending About Even

… selection of public school options. The proposal has received harsh criticism from … stand up to the facts. The Oxford proposal would expand school districts’ ability … serving primarily middle school students[3] spent $7,299 per pupil, while schools … pre-K through 6th grade; 171 schools [3] Grade configurations that included … more

Michigan Sales Tax Hike Proposal May Provide Schools With Less

What the law says now and what it would be changed to

The tax hike proposal that goes before Michigan voters on May … unfounded and the language in the proposal not only wouldn’t create … exists. Under the ballot proposal, the state sales tax would … percent since passage of Proposal A in 1994. In the Michigan … the 4 percent yields about $3 billion, roughly 20 percent of … more

Father Taking Care of His Disabled Adult Kids Called An 'Idiot' by Proposal 4 Spokesman

The Arc Michigan Executive Director Dohn Hoyle resorts to name-calling against Robert Haynes because Haynes doesn't support forced unionization scheme

… adult children and are opposed to Proposal 4, came in response to statements … spokesman for the group supporting Proposal 4, has refused repeated requests … Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm. On May 3, 2010, reporter Tom Gantert did a story … Haynes Family. ~~~~~ See also: Proposal 4: The Unionization of Home-Based … more

The Price Tag on the Ballot Proposals

Constitutional changes would cost billions to Michigan taxpayers, citizens

… reasons to judge many of the proposals extend beyond dollars and … contribute to a union, as Proposal 4 requires) there also are … fiscal consequences to the proposals. Next to each of the proposals … annually if this passes. Proposal 3. Voting “yes” on Proposal 3 would require the state … more

Forced Unionization Campaign Pretending 31-Year-Old Program Doesn't Exist

… the "Keep Home Care Safe" proposal are trying to sell it to … Michigan football team went 9-3, including a win in Bluebonnet … Yet, the union backed ballot proposal supporters keep saying the … Michigan are working to put a proposal on the November ballot that … The "Keep Home Care Safe" proposal doesn't just use deception, … more

Happy Anniversary Proposal A

… Michigan voters approved "Proposal A," a fundamental overhaul … After the initial rollback, Proposal A capped property tax increases … after inflation. The other Proposal A promises have held up better. … and May. In contrast, the Proposal A limit on property assessment … taxation requirement and require 3/4 vote of Legislature to exceed … more

A Record In Snyder’s Last Budget, Transportation Budget Down in Gov. Whitmer’s First

Whitmer’s 45-cent tax proposal got no traction, and she vetoed the Republicans’ road budget fix

… of $3.37 billion in 2019 dollars, a inflation-adjusted level it did not reach until 2018. The only other time the transportation fund has exceeded $3 billion (in 2019 dollars) was in 1978, when was at $3.18 billion. The Michigan Transportation Fund’s record-setting revenue in the recently ended fiscal … more

With COVID emergency over, Michigan senator pushes for remote meetings

With a two-seat majority in the House and Senate, Democrats who run Lansing don’t have a vote to spare

In a May 3 letter to colleagues, Sen. Veronica Klinefelt, D-Eastpointe, seeks co-sponsors for a pending … to seek co-sponsors for an amendment to section 3 of Michigan’s Open Meetings Act, which requires a … no reason. The Michigan Freedom Fund sees the proposal as problematic. “As Michiganders have returned … more

$1.6 Billion in Savings Lost Under Prop 2

Proposal 2, the “Protect Our Jobs” constitutional amendment, would fundamentally change the power structure … school districts from saving $300 million annually.[3] These three items above account for $1.6 billion … 2012),  goo.gl/Xq5p1 (accessed Sept. 12, 2012). [3] See James M. Hohman and Josiah Kollmeyer, "Michigan … more

Here's How Much Michigan's 'Prevailing Wage' Law Costs Your School District

Taxpayers paying hundreds of millions extra

… law and on the Senate side Senate Bill 3, sponsored by Sen. David Robertson, … part of negotiations that led to Proposal 1 being placed on the May 5 ballot, … commitment remains in force now that Proposal 1 has been rejected by the voters … the way, Zeeland passed a millage proposal for a project last night (May 5),” … more