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Breaking News: Michigan Loses Population Again
… are significant as well. Among the nine states listed above, six maintain Right-to-Work statutes and another, Colorado, maintains a labor peace act, which makes … more
Do We Let Unions Bankrupt Governments?
What the fight over Public Act 4 is all about
… a more nuanced approach to reshaping labor relations. Indiana enacted a right-to-work law, abolishing forced union support. Ohio and Wisconsin overhauled their … more
Teacher Upset She Can't Retire at 47
MEA member says reform bill calling for teachers to contribute minimally to retirement is unfair
… 47 years old. That wouldn’t be possible under SB 1040. List would have to work another 16 years to be eligible for health benefits."
“By the time I’m … for the cost of one and encourage young people to join the profession. Right now, I would not recommend to my pupils to become a teacher in Michigan.” … more
Study: Feds Favoring UAW in Auto Bailout Cost Taxpayers Extra $26.5B
Union received benefits not normally associated with bankruptcy
… Anti-Democratic Principles
UAW Member: Union Workers 'Need to Embrace' Right-to-Work Laws
Did the Auto Bailout Really Save One Million Jobs?
Bailout Wal-Ma … more
Liberal Clichés 101: Abstract Democracy and Unity
… you’ll see how thoroughly the cult of unity infects our politics. On the right it generally gives its expression in the form of patriotism and is honest … to its rational conclusion, appeals to unity are troubling because they work on the assumption that strength in number is, on its own, a virtue. That … more
County Blocks Private Citizens From Purchasing Home; Buys The Property Itself
Sale proceeds could be used to fund Kent County Land Bank Authority's operations
… bank authority. "However, the interior required a significant amount of work to be done. More importantly, blight can be viewed in many different ways. … property is blighted.
But Parrish said the law provides the county the right to take properties off the auction block — and buy the property itself. … more
UAW Video Shows Political Influence
… government unions, it would also prohibit the legislature from ever passing a right-to-work law that bans private-sector employers from making union membership or fee … more
Prop 2 May Put FOIA on Ice for Media, Others
… Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act. FOIA guarantees that the public has the right to view or get copies of public documents, albeit with a limited number … process. While some may question whether government employee unions would work to prevent the release of government documents, there’s evidence to suggest … more
School District's Costly Decisions Protect Union Interests
Fruitport school union, board of education, cut deal that pushes more than $240K back on taxpayers
… the motivation was not to force anything upon the union but to get them to work toward selecting a less expensive form of insurance.
By negotiating in … and the administration is agreeing to a contract, it must be pretty good, right?" Gillette said. "I'm one of seven (board members). I have no extra power … more
No State Obamacare Exchange Still Best Choice
Governor's "partnership exchange" could be a blessing in disguise
… the federal government must exist in every state by 2014 for the law to work.
For several reasons, a partnership exchange is less bad than a state exchange … State officials won’t want their names on this disastrous mess.”
He’s right — they really won’t. more
Districts Use Taxpayer Resources To Oppose Education Bills
Using public money for political advocacy
… issues then any correspondence needs to be fair and balanced and not the work of one-sided educators with a glaring political agenda."
Timmis said the … he or she may not agree with. Government doesn't have a First Amendment right to engage in political campaign speech of lobbying activity. Not everyone … more
Michigan Radio Doubles Down on 'Anemic' Job Growth Claim
Economist: NPR affiliate wrong about job growth
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Majority of Fastest-Growing U.S. Cities Are In Right-to-Work States
Michigan's Job Growth Is More Than Just Auto-Related
Michigan's … more
Two Democrats Join Republicans at Top of Tea Party Scorecard
Ratings shows bipartisanship on issues like fee increases, corporate welfare
… past session when the GOP had a "historic" vote and passed the state's right-to-work law. But, he added, "I hope they don't think that gives them a free pass … more
'Voting Yes on Medicaid Expansion is Voting for Obamacare'
State Senate takes another turn on Medicaid expansion issue
… ruled that Obamacare was constitutional, it also ruled that states have the right to refuse to expand Medicaid. Since then, Medicaid expansion has become … despite intense pressure from Gov. Snyder, instead moving the bill to a work group to study the issue over the summer.
If the Senate doesn't take a … more
VW and the UAW vs. Workers, Democracy and Free Speech
… those opposed to the UAW. Eight employees, represented by the National Right to Work Legal Foundation, charged that, "the UAW solicited, enticed, and/or demanded … more
Draconian Traffic Fee Law Moving Toward The Chopping Block
Bill would phase out 'driver responsibility fees'
… choice I'd lop off about $80 million from the budget to begin ending it right away. However, if we really want to get rid of this a phase-out is more … Caswell and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw, and work this out. I want to get this done. I'm hoping to move this before autumn." … more
Mackinac Center Legal Foundation Up to the Challenge
… dubious collective bargaining agreement hastily enacted on the eve of the right-to-work law taking effect.
When the lawsuit was heard in the Wayne County Circuit … more
How to Pass a Detroit Bailout the Majority Party Opposes
… million in state money to Detroit over 20 years must be dead on arrival, right?
Not hardly. In fact, even though it won't solve Detroit's fiscal or infrastructure … group of lawmakers trusted by the legislative leaders who are appointed to work out the differences between each body's version of the budget. Their final … more
Attorney General: School District Violating State Law By Automatically Deducting Union Dues
Wayne-Westland says appeals process not exhausted
… for eight union groups just before the March 28, 2013, deadline when the right-to-work law became effective.
The state Attorney General took the stance that those … more
Democrat Mark Schauer Receiving the Big Donations in Gubernatorial Race
But despite appearances, political race contributions reflect typical pattern
Though Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates differ on issues like right-to-work, the SEIU dues skim and government regulations, the apparent contrast between … more
Gubernatorial Campaign Should be About Things That Matter
Not false claims and things that don't
… shied away from like, “You might not feel it yet.”
The state passed a right-to-work law, cut business taxes, eliminated some broadly-applicable income tax credits … more
Legislators Missed 1,626 Votes in 2014
Down from 21,000 in 2001 when MichiganVotes.org started tracking missed votes
… MichiganVotes.org began.
“The days of some legislators no longer showing up for work are long past,” McHugh said. “Legislators’ habits changed almost immediately … demonstrates a consistent pattern of missed votes for months on end, voters have a right to ask why.”
While large numbers of missed votes get people’s attention, … more
Detroit Coalition Plan Would Lead to More Schools Outside of Detroit
Restricting choice could lead to more students leaving Detroit
… fewer schools will open in the city itself, and more schools will open right on the suburban boundary, perhaps offering to bus out Detroit students. … determine the best location for new schools. This argument ignores the rigorous work many charter schools undertake to find the best location for a school. Charter … more
Teachers Union Promotes Website Telling Dissident Member 'Go to Hell'
MEAMatters posts personal attacks on teacher who wants to leave union
… participation is no longer compulsory following Michigan's adoption of a right-to-work law. Davenport hasn’t been able to opt out because a week before the law … more
Skyrocketing Pension Costs Trigger Parent Angst Over Loss of Teachers
Just the increase in pension costs could have hired 140 new Grand Ledge educators
… for decades.
Metcalf agreed that what the state has done so far hasn’t worked.
“What we have done so far with policy has created a crisis in our pension … MPSERS to Stretch Dollars Further
Closing School Retirement System the Right Choice more
School District Thwarts Transparency With Unnecessary Costs
… rule.” Unions can effectively slow or stop production by following detailed work rules — which sometimes clutter labor contracts — to the letter.
FOIA is not just for news organizations. Citizens also have the right and sometimes a need to acquire public records. Most would balk at an unnecessary … more
Michigan Competitiveness Stuck on Mediocre
Economic outlook has improved, but could be better
… business tax rates, minimum wage mandates, the absence or presence of a right-to-work law and the number of public employees per 10,000 citizens. The data is … more
Marquette County Takes on EPA
EPA 'knew they were going to reject the road project from the very beginning'
… let everyone who supported putting the road through continue to diligently work out every minute detail, step by step, trying carefully to do everything they could to make sure the project was being done right,” Casperson continued. “Just as they have done with their power and energy … more
Friedrichs Case Petitioners: For Want of a Justice
'I became disenchanted with the teachers union'
… best interests, and she is not a member. But since California is not a right-to-work state, she is required to pay fees to the union.
If Cuen and the other … more
Michigan Parole Bill Would Revise Standards for Prisoner Release
House bill 5273 would restrict certain vetoes
… an old case that they never heard, and will allow the parole process to work as intended. It does not fast-track any prisoner towards parole, but merely … often the representative for the community that was affected by the crime.
Right on Crime, a conservative group advocating for criminal justice reform on … more
Detroit Soccer Team Turns to Private Investment to Fund New Stadium
Working in Detroit: Private investment fueled by the MILE Act
… Schools, did not have the means to repair it.
The team offered to pay for the work in exchange for a 10-year lease but raising money for such a venture could … team she loves.
“Having an opportunity to invest in something that is right here in the city of Detroit was something I really appreciated,” said Jaczkowski. … more
Union and School Illegally Take Dues from Teachers' Paychecks
Attorney: 'If they’re taking out dues, it’s contrary to state law'
… teachers are required to pay union dues for nine years despite Michigan's right-to-work law. At the time, Musary said the language in the contract was unenforceable. … more
School Retirement System Continues to Harm Members
… it helps.
It’s important to remember that public school employees must work for 10 years before they “vest,” or have a right to receive a pension. If they leave before then, they won’t get a pension. … more
School Hosts Advocacy Session for Tax Hike in Front of Students
Politicking on the taxpayer dime
… Section 57 in the MCFA does not restrict the constitutionally protected right to associate or to engage in political speech. It is intended to prevent … company which would benefit from dollars raised through the bond. The staff worked on assignments on how to pass the bond.
Jones also notes that Vassar residents … more
State Superintendent Claims First-Year Teachers Make $28K—We Can't Find Them
CapCon has reviewed hundreds of contracts; never seen salaries that low
… year, while other students are getting jobs and making $50,000 or more right out the college? We’ve got to do something about starting pay for teachers.” … first-year teacher at Dearborn Public Schools, the district where Whiston worked as superintendent before taking the state position, makes $33,672.
A first-year … more
The Legislative Clock is Ticking
It's time for free-market reformers to act
… resources to collect union dues and, famously, enacting the nation’s 24th right-to-work law.
Since then, Republicans still enjoy a high-water mark of 63 seats … more
School Claims Its Tax Hike Emails Don't Invade Privacy - but Opponent's Would
No one gets to ask, ‘Why is the district NOT in need of tax hike?’
… strengthens our future workforce and develops and attracts strong talent right her in West Michigan.”
— “Our responsibility as a community to work together to ensure our students have access to a high-quality education … more
Should Construction Workers Pay Taxes to Billionaires?
Under proposed legislation, some of them would
… politically connected developers behind the project. The men and women who work on these sites will look down at the “State Income Tax withheld” field on each pay stub and know that all that money is going right back to the developer whose name is on the fence.
Then, once the building … more
Legislature Overhauls Michigan’s Criminal Justice System
Eighteen new laws mean major progress for public safety and savings
… that, despite political divisiveness, there is a lot of middle ground to work on to improve the lives of vulnerable Michiganders and help the state become … immediately disciplined.
These sanctions are proportionate to the violation and imposed right away, every time a rule is broken. This method has been shown to help build … more
The Legislative Clock is Ticking
It’s time for free-market reformers to act
… resources to collect union dues and, famously, enacting the nation’s 24th right-to-work law.
Republicans still enjoy a high-water mark of 63 seats in the state … more
Criminal Justice Policy Commission Examines Raise-the-Age Proposals
Legislature wants to find out what raising the age limit for adult prosecution might cost
What’s the right age for someone to be considered as an adult, rather than a juvenile, in the court system? That’s what legislators are trying to find … president of the Probate Judges Association on Oct. 1, has lead that body’s work on juvenile justice for several years. She testified before the policy commission … more
How to Solve Government Employee Retiree Health Insurance Costs
Freeze salary schedules until health insurance is fully funded
… insurance tends to be something less than a promise: Employees have no legal right to it and government officials can rescind benefits at their discretion. … insurance savings before wage hikes means that managers and unions would have to work on this problem together without harming the public.
Local officials may … more
How to Solve Government Employee Retiree Health Insurance Costs
Freeze salary schedules until health insurance is fully funded
… insurance tends to be something less than a promise: Employees have no legal right to it and government officials can rescind benefits at their discretion. … insurance savings before wage hikes means that managers and unions would have to work on this problem together in a way that does not harm the public.
Local … more
Latest Test Scores Show Charter Schools Closing Gap
Charter public schools more likely than conventional districts to enroll low-income students
… slightly and we’ve gone up in the state rankings, we know there is a lot more work to do,” DiSessa said in an email. “Michigan is not yet where it needs to … confirmation that Michigan’s charter schools are certainly moving in the right direction when it comes to student achievement, particularly in fourth-grade … more
‘Goliath’ Unions Complain About ‘David’-Sized Think Tanks’ Worker Outreach Campaign
State-based think tank movement informing public employees they can stop paying union fees now
… The biggest effect of the Janus ruling is on the 22 states that are not-right-to-work. more
Socialism Didn’t Make Detroit Great
Once prosperous, the city has not been helped by socialist policies
… employee stock ownership plans, where workers own part of the company they work for. I’m skeptical this tells us much about socialism, as individuals, not … properly defined doesn’t have a good track record, whether internationally or right in Detroit. more
Governor’s Licensure Directive Gives Ex-Offenders Another Chance
Removes potential barrier to 200 professions that now require a license
… towards reform, but a legislative fix is needed.
“These changes get a lot right and have the potential to put a dent in the massive problem of recidivism … the executive can do. The incredible burdens ex-offenders face in finding work will require a legislative fix.”
Haggerty also suggested the “good moral … more
House Approves: $400 For Not Slowing For Roadside Emergency Vehicles
Traffic expert says new law would be ripe for for-profit sting operations
… passenger cars, the lower limit for heavy trucks, or the even lower limits in work zones, if applicable.
Importantly, the House also voted to replace the … that are already one to almost two lanes away from a vehicle on the far right shoulder and have no safety reason to slow down to 10 mph below the limit,” … more
Ann Arbor Locking Up The Birds — Bird Scooters, That is
College towns nationwide trying to decide: Go with the flow or say ‘No’
… each incident and take necessary action. We look forward to continuing our work with the school to build a framework that supports safe, affordable, and … the scooter, it’s important to keep it from interfering with the public right of way,” the news release instructed. “Do not leave the scooters parked … more
70 Percent Of Michigan Schools Outsource Noncore Services
The number doubled from 2001 to 2014, but then stopped rising
… for the Shiawassee County district, and “it’s a little bit more expensive right now, but quite honestly, it’s too early to tell.”
Districts continue to … district that is getting the service,” said Elya. “It is definitely a lot of work for the one doing the service.”
Privatization of school support services … more
Michigan Charter Schools Turn 25
Quarter century later, educational choice needs renewed vigilance
… While some surveyed indicated how the experience of exercising choice could work better, substantial majorities rate their chosen charter school highly, … especially poignant with the annual National School Choice Week celebration right around the corner. But it can't end there, not with political threats looming. … more
Unions Continued Steady Membership Decline In 2018
Percentage of total workforce in unions down from 10.7 to 10.5; government unions down a bit more
… early to separate the effect of Janus, or even Michigan’s 2013 adoption of right-to-work (which wiped out compulsory union fees for most state, local and public … more
Union Membership Continues to Drop Nationwide
The Janus decision is having an effect on membership
… states now subject to the Janus decision — states that were previously non-right-to-work — have seen the largest drop in union membership. In the 22 states that … more
It is a Waste of Money to Give More Tax Dollars to State Universities
Tuition is up, students are down, administrators make more, and manage more buildings
… this, outside of a new scholarship. There’s one thing that clearly doesn’t work, however: blanketing state universities with more taxpayer spending.
There’s … lower costs to students unless something is done to bend the cost curve. Right now, it just hasn’t made sense to universities to care. They compete for … more
Michigan Utilities Plan for an Inefficient Future
Fossil fuels still do the heavy lifting
… it comes to electricity generation, these jobs actually get very little work done relative to their fossil fuel counterparts. The higher the clean job …
But the inefficiency of renewable energy will hit Michigan ratepayers right where they live. State regulators recently approved Consumers Energy’s Integrated … more
Restaurant, Bar Shutdown Closes His Trivia Night Business - ‘Dire To The Utmost’
Lost livelihoods percolating through the economy
… along with the rest of this industry.
“I am not providing services at all right now,” Henderson told Michigan Capitol Confidential. “My parent company has … survive.”
Henderson said he’s not making any money, and because there is no work, he also can’t pay the independent event hosts who would usually be running … more
Indefinite Emergency Powers Are Unconstitutional
U-M law professor makes flawed case to overturn recent Supreme Court decision
… it provided governors with unchecked lawmaking power, and the court was right to rule it unconstitutional.
Michigan has more than one law granting governors … could have continued to use the 1976 law to deal with the pandemic if she worked together with the Legislature. She has chosen not to, however, and is instead … more
Whitmer’s tax holiday for school supplies is just another gimmick
After vetoing multiple tax relief proposals, Whitmer floats a tax holiday she knows will not pass
… you've heard it before, but Michigan could already have tax relief. As in, right now. All it would have taken was Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s signature on any … just fine. They have the occasional dust-up in the media. But they have worked together well enough to have enacted 900 new laws since she took office … more
Michigan legislature ducks action on energy reliability
Michigan lawmakers were shocked, shocked by mass power outages, but they have done nothing about the problem
… has checked off its favored agenda items at break-neck speed, including right-to-work repeal and corporate welfare giveaways.
Leaders in the legislature have … more
Detroit charter network up for $1 million award
Charter schools overcame resistance from Detroit’s school district
… education that is driven by leaders who “execute on what they know to be right, rather than waiting for a green light from a person or entity that has … mastery of knowledge and skills, character development, and high-quality work.”
Detroit Achievement Academy serves K-8 students and was founded by Kyle … more
The Public Employee Union Problem
As Michigan transitions into becoming a right-to-work state, arguments on both sides often focus exclusively … here in Michigan.
Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw, worked to ensure that tens of thousands of home caregivers … more
Stage Doors and Broken Windows
… understand how something that helped put folks to work during a sluggish economy and brought a bit of … direct job created. This and other film subsidy work by Mackinac Center analysts suggests a rap sheet … like this.
The Snyder administration did the right thing by taxpayers and job providers by reducing … more
Dec. 9 MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call Report
… compensation levels are set, require workers still able to work to make a "good faith effort" to find work, and more. The most controversial provision bases … Committee (PAC). The bill would grant residents the right to sue for violations.
House Bill 5187, Revise … more
Michigan Senate Should Help End Illegal Unionization
… though adults, are effectively toddlers. Rob and Pat work constantly — feeding, bathing, dressing, pushing … capriciously violates people’s First Amendment right of free association.
Sadly, the Michigan Senate … difficult, they should reflect on their luck. Their work isn’t as hard as the Hayneses’.
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Michigan Public School Employees Pay For One of the Country's Richest Unions
Education reforms trump deep pockets of the MEA
… worth $5.7 billion more than their neighbors who work in the private sector," McHugh wrote in an email. … Lose 40% of Members – Including Him – if Teacher Right to Work Passes
Physics vs. Phys Ed: Regardless of Need, … more
Commentary: Michigan Licensing Laws Must Change
… is essentially a government permission slip for work.
Licensure schemes erect barriers to entry into … the number of U.S. workers needing a license to work was one in 20. Now it’s almost one in three.
But … State Law Requires Training, Exam, Fees For the Right to Earn a Living
Rep. Ray Franz: Hero of Home … more
Eaton County Dumps Prevailing Wage Law
Previous law mandated union-scale wages, driving up construction costs for taxpayers
… that union-scale wages be paid on construction work funded by taxpayer dollars regardless of whether … Jones said. "This was something they needed to do right away."
The three Democrat Eaton County Commissioners … more ways than one.
"As Michigan and Eaton County work hard to climb out from a troubling economic climate … more
What the ‘Protect Our Jobs’ Amendment Would Mean For Michigan
The damage would be enormous
… into the Michigan Constitution and fending off a right-to-work law that could be passed at some point in the future. … requiring government entities to actually have work for someone to have a position paid for by taxpayers, … more
EAA Bill Has Problems
But Grand Rapids carve-out not one of them
… are the ones who determine that ranking system. Right now, 50 percent of a school's rank is determined … educational decisions for their children and should work to free up more educational opportunities for Michigan … educational options.
Education reformers could also work to eliminate Michigan's prohibition on helping … more
Connecticut Now Struggling With Caregiver Unionization Efforts
SEIU loss in Michigan not stopping the union
… do not oppose the unionization. People have the right to unionize. But our concern about this is the … would they be able to do benefits, if you only work 10 hours per week, and also work at Wal-Mart?” Simoes said. "A lot of these folks … more
Robots Are Good
Productivity and efficiency bring prosperity
… computers and robots will take over much of the work performed by humans, raising critical concerns … gains momentum whenever new technology arises. Right now, people think of machines replacing autoworkers … was founded, approximately 90 percent of people worked in agriculture. By 1900, growing enough food only … more
Ann Arbor Students and Parents Take Cuts While Teachers Get Raises
Media claims mislead on 'salary cuts' First in a series on education
… Information.
"AAPS (Ann Arbor Public Schools) worked very hard with the teachers' union to reach a … a three-year deal in March — a week before the right-to-work law became effective.
"The school board acted … more
School Districts Spend Tens of Thousands On Losing Millage Requests
Districts across the state choose to hold funding requests during low turnout elections
… summer of 2013. Ninety-five percent of sinking fund work projects are done during the summer months.”
Timing … superintendent Julie Powell concurred. “The timing was right for May,” she said.
“The sinking fund proposal … given they exist currently and with the intent work could start and be up and ready to put everything … more
Michigan's Higher Ed Bubble
… employment (such as Michigan’s recently adopted right-to-work law). There are simply too many students graduating … can and must take steps to make higher education work better.
(Editor's note: This commentary appeared … more
Michigan Among the Leaders In Job Growth
Recent article, column paint misleading picture about state's economy
… are employed part-time but would like full-time work.
Haglund acknowledged the job growth that's occurred …
Majority of Fastest-Growing U.S. Cities Are In Right-to-Work States
Michigan's Job Growth Is More Than Just … more
Why Good Tax Reform is Difficult
Special interests battle Rep. Camp's plan
… National League of Cities, said Congressman Camp's work was well-intentioned, but added: "It will reduce … rates further, which is what the fight is about right now.
Principled citizens who want the best overall government should work to hold the line or further simplify the tax sy … more
Manufacturing Jobs Set to Surpass Government Jobs in Michigan for First Time in Years
That hasn't happened since November of 2005
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Michigan government employees include those who work for the local, state and federal government as … policy landscape, LaFaive said, pointing to the right-to-work law and business tax cuts.
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Affluent School Districts Don't Guarantee Better Academic Performance
… but low-performing public schools need options right now, not some time in the future, and that means … tuition tax credits.
“The school choice model has worked in struggling urban areas. There is no reason to believe it won’t work elsewhere,” said Izumi.
He noted that when parents … more
Pension Costs Eating Up Extra School Money
… shifting to a new system? The math just doesn't work. If you know of a sound financial projection and … costs” argument promoted by unions and officials who work in government pension offices, among others. They … Further
Closing School Retirement System the Right Choice more
Interview with Ohio Sen. Bill Seitz
… situation. The mandate study committee has now done its work and recommends that the freeze be continued indefinitely … But first we need to craft the legislation and work on getting it passed before the end of 2016. If … committee recommendations are unacceptable. But right now he is a little bit busy running for president. … more
How You Can Win in Court Against the Government But Still Lose
Collecting 'costs and fees' as part of a judgment against the state is difficult
… winning plaintiff collect a check and move on, right? Not quite, at least when it comes to collecting … would encourage state agencies and departments to work with permit applicants, property owners, taxpayers … adjudicates annually,” she said. “We will continue to work closely with the bill sponsors to develop solutions … more
Amendment to Balance the Federal Budget May Die in GOP House Committee
Here are the reasons why
… the overall temperature so far just hasn’t been right. There was no sense that this was a major priority … discussed. We’re looking forward to continuing to work with the committee and answer their questions.” … committee.
There is a nuanced debate about how to work for a federal balanced budget. Nick Dranias, president … more
Why Can't Detroit Go to all Charter Schools Like New Orleans?
It took a hurricane, but New Orleans has improved academically
… business, civic groups.”
Charter schools have worked in New Orleans according to Stanford University’s … Detroit, because DPS has clearly forfeited their right to educate children.”
In October 2015, the Michigan … Center for Public Policy. “Making a system like this work rests squarely on ensuring families maintain the … more
Criminal Justice Reforms Signed Into Law, More Left to Do
Enacting some long-overdue reforms should pave the way to pass several others this year
… justice more efficiently, but there is still more work to do. The bills, championed by Sen. John Proos, … the new consensus about the need for reform to work on other changes.
Michigan needs to create a sophisticated … and helping people who commit crime get on the right path. more
State Licensure Mandate Ensnarls Another Hair Braider
Washing hair without a license could land Kalamazoo woman in jail for a year
… Buddin-Crawford said. “There’s a bipartisan push right now to reform occupational licensing.”
According … legally required to obtain a license in order to work. And in Michigan, "good moral character" provisions … department when she learned that Singleton-Moore worked in a salon without a cosmetology license. She … more
Teacher Of The Year’s District Plays Games With Merit Pay
Without performance-based compensation, the state’s best get no more than the rest
… don’t just assume that everyone is ‘effective’, we work to make it so,” Vicksburg Superintendent Charlie … for our outstanding teachers, and that seems to work. We do not have difficulty, like Detroit, in hanging … as that is such an important issue in Michigan right now. I believe every teacher merits having access … more
Teachers Union Insurer Sells Coverage For Some Nonunion Staff, But Not These Two
‘They are making an example out of us’
… and fees to the union, which under Michigan’s right-to-work law they are not required to pay. Dobson stopped … stop paying their dues to still come to the gym to work out,” Crim said. “It’s simply not fair to the MEA … more
Economic Well-Being Tied to Economic Freedom
The best economic development tool is a free market
… debate when to start encouraging people to return to work. Would Michigan citizens enjoy getting their salary … higher minimum wages or reversing the state’s right-to-work law, and it should not re-enact the recently repealed … more
Michigan Lawmakers Make Progress on Pension Debts
But taxpayers still owe more than $50 billion to state-run pension systems
… it’s not the one people think of. The political right criticizes generous rules that allow public servants … system doesn’t need more people to make its numbers work, it needs enough money in it to pay for what is … to match investment realities.
Lawmakers also worked to contain the debt as well. State workers who … more
Bad Information About the Prevailing Wage Abounds
Lawmakers should be skeptical of a recent study
… involving MEPI and a different labor subject — right-to-work laws — MEPI likewise ignored repeated Mackinac … source and the limited window of data it chose to work with. In addition, the authors present a benefit … more
Defining diversity down: GLWA’s effort to promote inclusion relies on expansive definitions
Detroit-based water provider says it awarded 65% of its big contracts, last cycle, to small or minority businesses — but check the fine print
… 40% of Michigan’s residents, is selling bonds right now. On its roadshow presentation to investors, …
“There's no one concern that can do all of the work,” said Nicolette Bateson, GLWA’s chief financial … contracts, and all the subcontractors on $219 million of work, lacked either a diversity certificate or the geographic … more
Status Of Scott Recall Election Unclear
… were postponed to Feb. 28, that would work tremendously to Rep. Scott's advantage. … until Feb. 28,” Ballenger said. “So, right now it's a three-way jump ball. I … giving the whole system a black eye right now are these recall efforts the MEA … Legislature and so on. Let's face it, right now being a Democrat in Michigan isn't … more
Bills Would Limit Wind Turbine Lawsuits
… state law, I believe they have the right to harvest wind energy on their property.” … Practices); similar to what’s done in the Right to Farm Act.”
In line with his GAAMPs … time,” Sen. Walker said. “He and I worked together on oil and gas development … Proposes Adding Wind Industry to 'Right to Farm' Act
Utility Appeals Wind … more
What is 'Electricity Choice'?
11,000 customers are waiting for it
… it — wash, rinse, repeat. Simple. Right?
Actually, there is a good deal more … today. Those who want to exercise their right to choose must first sign up for service … have an opportunity to access their right to electricity choice.
The Michigan … choice, and legislation and lobbying work that threatens to change (or stop) … more
How Fees Fuel Big Government
… created in Lansing, what is "right" one day has a habit of morphing … complete their remonumentation work by 2013. By 2002 counties had … to allow completion of the work in a timely fashion, so they … 6490.
The fee hike, like the work, was set to expire in 2013. … some other source to get the work done.
But money for the protection … more
Big Labor Fights Against Lansing Entrepreneurs … and Virg Bernero?
… workers will be hired for the work.
Ultimately, the council deadlocked … the riverfront construction work. But Gillespie notes that this … that "His heart is not in the right place."
"It just goes to show … Gillespie is not willing to work with the work force of Lansing."
But Chris … more
Secret Democrat Supreme Court Plan: Run Irish Women Candidates
Behind-the-scenes presentation lays out the ground game: Reach out to unions, lawyers
… contributions.
The plan could work, said Inside Michigan Politics … Independent Business, and Right to Life. Among the endorsements … Associates, P.C. in 1985, where she worked as an associate until 1991. She then worked as a partner of the the firm Mallon … Meyers & Milia P.C., where she worked as an Associate Attorney and … more
Schauer, Other Michigan Dems Call For Higher Minimum Wage While Paying Interns Nothing
Economist: Arbitrary wage law hurts workers it claims to help
… poverty. It's time to do what's right for our families, our businesses, … we believe that people who work hard and play by the rules … paid $0 per hour for their work (see the positions here and … to take $0 in exchange for work experience," he said. "Why … to those who can afford to work for no salary. And since the … more
Michigan 8th Congressional District GOP Primary Getting Feisty
Former Sen. Mike Bishop vs. State Rep. Tom McMillin
… being unable or unwilling to work with either side of the aisle … principle.”
McMillin, however, has worked with the ACLU as well as House … feel strongly about, you can work with groups that you normally … Primary Race
Contrast Over Right-to-Work, Film Subsidies, Detroit Bailout … more
Democrats See New Voter Turnout Techniques as Ace in the Hole
An inside look at how political parties get people to the polls
… either Johnson or Sarpolus are right the Democrats will be in very … citizen who makes our democracy work” was included.
Though the … they’re talking about will work. In Michigan the Democrats … voter turnout techniques could work pretty well, but the tough … that for some reason it won’t work out. On the other hand, it’s … more
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