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‘Diatribe’ has no complaints with big government check
Lansing awards $3.5 million to art organization disrupting ‘historical system of oppression’
… Empowered,” “Deluxe Assemblies” (stage presentations), and “Writing to Right Wrongs.” ,
“Designed to give students a safe space to speak about issues that impact their lives, the content is unique and inspiring and features work by Black, Brown, and LGBTQ artists,” according to the ‘Our Identities’ content … more
There are now 25,000 UAW members on strike
UAW President Shawn Fain expanded the strike by 7,000 workers Friday
… and GM’s Delta Township Assembly in the Lansing area. About 7,000 people work at the two facilities, bringing the total number of strikers to 25,000, … war isn’t against some foreign country,” Fain said. “The front lines are right here at home.”
Early in the livestream, Fain referenced President Joe Biden’s … more
State representative on energy committee owns solar company
Michigan Rep. Joey Andrews claims company is dormant, but records show it was never dissolved
… voted for bills that would give the Michigan Public Service Commission the right to permit solar and windmill projects statewide.
This would remove local … recent annual statement is for 2021. Andrews, a first-term lawmaker, started work in January. Public records do not show that a certificate of dissolution … more
Would Michigan Have Been Better Off if the Sit-Down Strike had Failed?
Probably
… them, but they had no legal right to remain there. The company … UAW had some sort of divine right to control the automobile trade … the union claimed to have a right to occupy an auto plant), they … design, quality and price. Work rules would have been reviewed, … And a lot of UAW members lost work in the process.
Would Detroit … more
Union Power Grab Proposal Heading To Court
… make collective bargaining a right guaranteed in the Michigan … Bob King, he called it a "Right-to-Work ban."
The proposal would do … prevent Michigan from becoming a right-to-work state, a law that allows employees to … more
Is Repeal In The Cards For Michigan's Prevailing Wage Law?
Issue is on the legislative agenda
If Chris Fisher is right, there's a good chance that the Michigan … wages be paid on construction work funded by taxpayer dollars, … of his former position on right-to-work.
"This is not at all an issue … and those added costs come right out of taxpayers' pockets," … more
How We Use FOIA to Hold Government Accountable
Happy ‘Sunshine Week’ 2017
… by taxpayers, they have a right to know exactly how their government … they all give citizens the right to request and receive information … national event celebrating “your right to know” information about … teaching. Instead, these officials work full-time for their union on … agreements where they pretend to work for school districts while … more
Michigan needs a child-focused education system
Reimagining education does not have to be adversarial, nor should it be
… education system realize this and work with parents to create a client-driven … education system: Flip the system right-side up or suffer catastrophic … big question in education right now is “How many rights should … want that option, it is their right. Children can attend schools … to decide, and educators can work in harmony with them, because … more
Politicians Put Recall Rights In Crosshairs
… aware of their constitutional right to recall officeholders. They … Constitution specified that the right of voters to recall public … continued. “They have the right to fire their representatives … employees even bother to show up to work, if they couldn't be fired? …
Commentary: Don't Undermine Voters' Right to Recall more
Uncritical Media, Politicians Once Touted Chevy Volt As Saving Detroit
Stabenow in 2010: ‘Production of the Volt will help strengthen Michigan's clean-energy economy’
… automotive revolution. With the right policy, Michigan – and the … engines, and assembling the Volt right here in Michigan. Production … experience first-hand the innovative work they do with battery assembly,” … good-paying, high-quality jobs right here in the U.S., we must continue … it’s been vilified by the right as a symbol of the auto res … more
A Statesman To Remember
… of men and women who saw what was right and had the courage to work for it against all odds.
I can hardly … trade, he determined in October 1787 to work for its abolition.
Abolitionism was … prize. To bring it about, Wilberforce worked for another 26 years. The great day … more
Labor Group Targets Disabled Rehab Program Participants For Unionization
… supportive, flexible and positive work environment."
Lansing Workers’ Center … disabilities gain a foothold in the world of work," Zimmerman said. "While we respect the right of individuals to organize, we will continue to work hard to ensure that all clients have … more
Does the MEA Believe in 'Sanctity of Contracts?'
Not when it comes to illegal teacher strikes
… skip school to protest the state's right-to-work law. Warren Consolidated Schools, the … Salters said the union was considering a work stoppage in the wake of legislative actions. She said the work stoppage would "increase the pressure … more
Here's How Much Michigan's 'Prevailing Wage' Law Costs Your School District
Taxpayers paying hundreds of millions extra
… requires construction firms doing work for the government to pay union scale wages and follow union work rules.
“Unlike 44 other states that … union agreements supersede all other work rules and wage classifications on government … definitely in search of solutions right now.”
Fisher said the data used by … more
Why Trade Schools Matter to Detroit
… people who have stopped looking for work. Further, Detroit has seen shortages … the city’s young adults have less work experience when compared to those in … following the enactment of Michigan’s new right-to-work law, now has the opportunity to use … more
Regulatory Reform: Make Michigan a Job and Income-Growth Leader
Reevaluate state occupational licenses
… to differ. An airline pilot, whose work is regulated by the Federal Aviation … hair and cosmetologists need 1,500 to work in the state.
This isn’t to say that … research, which agrees with and builds on work done by experts in the Obama administration … needed; the question is how to find the right balance. Here are three guidelines. … more
DeVos: Fight for Students, Not Over Them
Secretary of Education makes powerful case for parental choice
… core belief: It is the inalienable right and responsibility of parents to choose … made possible her new opportunity to work at the Department of Education to help … options. The secretary praised the work of local schools of all stripes — district, … quality education.
“They are why our work is never done,” DeVos said. “There … more
State House Endorses Demise of Workplace Secret Ballot
Lawmakers ask Congress to approve check card
… is available in states with right-to-work laws but not in Michigan. For … self-imposed burdens, we should work to establish a healthy balance … on their members. Passing a right-to-work law would put Michigan in the … more
SEIU Membership Drops 80 Percent After Dues Skim Ends
Union loses $4.2 million in dues and fees
… union claimed to have in 2013 work at private medical facilities. … the passage of Michigan's right-to-work law after the protesters tried … 'Dues Skim'
The Human Side of Right-to-Work Legislation more
Supreme Court Rules Unionization Schemes Involving Home-Based Care Providers Are Illegal
Mackinac Center represented workers similar to those in Illinois who were forced to pay union dues simply because they got state money
… represented by the National Right To Work Legal Defense Foundation. … supervised by the state, and do not work in state facilities," Grossman …
U.S. Supreme Court Discusses Right-To-Work For All Public Employees
U.S. … more
The Machinations Behind Michigan’s Minimum Wage Hike
… to make Michigan the 24th right-to-work state have just handed unions … slump, can hardly afford to make work more difficult to get for anybody, … GOP.
These deals, if they work, will at least fix the state’s … November with an attack from the right on GOP incumbents.
Perhaps … more
What the New Legislature Should Stand For – and What It Should Not
A time for choosing in Michigan
… incentives and how economies really work.
From 2001-2010, compensation … when Michigan became the 24th right-to-work state.
Voters returned the … entrepreneurs. Enforce the right-to-work law that is being ignored by … more
What the New Legislature Should Stand For — And What It Should Not
… incentives and how economies work.
From 2001 to 2010, compensation … when Michigan became the 24th right-to-work state.
Voters returned the … entrepreneurs. Enforce the right-to-work law that is being ignored by … more
Post Labor Day Weekend Good Time for Tourism Talk
Lots to discuss with unofficial end of summer season
… Corporation will again bid out the right to calculate a return on investment … our actual paper or related work. The Mackinac Center’s full … first person to criticize our work. The first was brief and from … needing to compete for the right to provide this service.
The … remains a defensible, scholarly work. Its methodology is 100 percent … more
Great Myths About the Great Depression Still Abound
… fixed the economy with make-work jobs,” a recent Mlive.com headline … Delano Roosevelt sat at the right hand of God, mostly because … Depression by putting people to work through such government programs … that FDR’s New Deal actually worked.
Franklin D. Roosevelt started … were a $400 per person 'Making Work Pay' tax credit, a patch of … more
Union Approves Contract Freezing Members’ Salaries to Keep the Dues Flowing
Midland paraprofessional union urges district to violate law to get fees
… Legislature passed the state’s right-to-work law, which would go into effect … represented by the MFP. He has worked for Midland Public Schools … not laid off, continuing to work 29 hours per week.
But in … payments for hours I didn’t work.”
Michigan Capitol Confidential … more
Bill Schuette Talks State Government
‘The growth is in states that have lower taxes and fewer regulations’
… People were out of hope, out of work, and out of luck. It was a … forward. Now, we’ve rebounded, right? But we’re still, to this day, …
Now, there’s a war out there right? There’s an economic civil … in unilateral disarmament, right. So object, objective one is … through the Michigan Legislature right now that try to address this … more
Politician Staffs: Your Money, Their Secret
… Representatives. My wife has such a job right now. Your tax dollars flow … her employer have no legal right to know any of this.
There … finally give you the legal right to know who is taking orders … “qualification” for getting this work is often helping the winning … party and politicians that they work for.
With Republicans taking … more
Public Trust Should Not Be Trusted
… in public trust, landowners should worry. The right to own and use private property is a bedrock principle … own the land, you own the water and have a legal right to use that water as long as you do not interfere … state was first settled.
Riparian water law has worked well in Michigan for the simple reason that Michigan … more
SEIU Election Legitimacy Questioned by Some Union Members
Union president's decision to allow mail-in votes to outgoing home-based caregivers upset some members
… election is being conducted. Marge [Faville] is right in the middle of that and Jolliffi isn't."
The … Thurman said. "The third one I got was finally the right one. I talked with someone I know at [another facility]. … having trouble getting their ballots were those who work in hospitals and other facilities, not the home-based … more
Lansing Pols Recycle Press Releases
Tiresome and demeaning to taxpayers
… failure.
In fairness, last year's passage of a right-to-work law, the previous year's reform of the primary … government has been seriously working to get the basics right, but there's plenty left to be done without wasting … more
This Supreme Court Case Could Forever Change Government Unions
Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association
… employees to pay union dues or fees violates their right to free speech. Rebecca Friedrichs and her fellow … mandatory fees in most states that do not have right-to-work laws.
A decision is expected in June. The Court … more
How Taxpayers Get Fleeced in Michigan
More money is not turning into better government services
… quality government services. The connection doesn’t work quite that way, however, and the state’s pension … pension when he or she retires. Setting aside the right amount of money puts the costs of today’s government … political incentives to make sure managers put in the right amount. Officeholders rarely get voted out of office … more
Federal Government Adopts Mackinac Center Recommendation on Worker Rights
Federal employees may now opt out of their union at anytime
… be revoked under § 7115(a), an employee had the right to initiate the revocation of a previously authorized … that federal employees, who were already in a right-to-work status, may leave the union at any time. Thus, … more
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Selective subsidies are a losing strategy for Michigan
Corporate welfare does not fuel high-growth states and is not the answer for Michigan
… billions on selective business subsidies. It won’t work.
The states that have been growing the most are … move, and we have an extraordinary opportunity right now to create thousands of good-paying manufacturing … move” because Whitmer hands out subsidies to the right companies.
Businesses only ask for favors when … more
Pricey GOP Primary Race For Michigan’s 4th Congressional District
State Sen. John Moolenaar and retired businessman Paul Mitchell discuss Export-Import Bank, energy and health policy
… will be as big of a force right off the bat, but they, too, … Township and also previously worked for Chrysler. Moolenaar is … representative from Midland who also worked as a chemist for Dow Chemical … that would be a step in the right direction in reducing the size … member of Congress, I will work to provide flexibility in federal … more
What the Tea Party Is, Is Not, and its 'Core Competence'
… conservative Democrats) do not support right-to-work laws (although practically all agree … but only reward those who make the right choices, and punish those who don’t. … that means any member has an equal right to be a spokesperson and execute actions … more
School Super Takes Pay Cut — Teachers Take Big Raises
… entire organization,” Glass wrote. “We work through difficult issues together in … well. We value our teachers and their right to advocate for their needs, even as we value our right to advocate for those of the organization. … and the people involved to find the right solutions.”
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Invasion of Privacy? Tax Assessors Taking Photos on Private Property
Township employee ignores no trespassing warning and posts photos online
… not state that homeowners had the right to refuse the inspections.
“According … postcards need to explain a homeowner's right to bow out.
“People understand what … postcard to state homeowners had the right to refuse the visits would cause difficulty … pressure to be more thorough in their work after the state began requiring communities … more
Forced to fail: How Michigan’s lockdowns ruined an Oxford gym
One in three Michigan businesses faced a government-ordered closure in 2020, and some never recovered.
… would probably still be in business right now.
“We feel very much like the … said, was not to write tickets. Not right away. And as it turns out, not at … a charity case,” Rickabus said. “I work hard for my money; I’ve been working … for my choices,’ it wouldn’t feel right.”
James David Dickson is managing … more
Newsmaker Friday: Day on the Tea Party Movement
… really appreciate the people who work in those offices because there's so much administration work that has to be done. ... It …
Still, when Ms. Day went to work for Ms. Godchaux, probably … better place for her to go work philosophically."
Mr. Palsrok … wrongly assumed those on the right were rich, country-club types. … more
MEA Union President In Line for Six-Figure Government Pension
Despite just 15 years in the classroom, special deal may net Steve Cook $105,000 a year
… state's largest teachers union worked for the Lansing School District … earned back when he actually worked in a classroom.
In effect, … bonuses, but that doesn’t make it right.”
Cook’s deal to remain eligible … have been $34,361 if he had worked 40 hours a week at the highest … the MEA’s website says he worked 15 years as a paraprofessional … more
License Restrictions Block Getting More Nurses Where Needed
States could help patients by honoring each others’ medical licenses
… the emergency room refused to work unless more nurses were brought … administrators told the nurses to either work or go home. To fill the gaps, … states could come here and go right to work.
“States are looking for ways … provide opportunities to out-of-work Michiganders who are subject … more
Whitmer directs ‘whole of government’ to register Michiganders to vote
Reports on department efforts to register voters are due June 30
… employees take Election Day off and work the polls. At a minimum, it … serve? How many of its staffers work in public-facing roles? How … person could be excused from work in order to vote;
Spend election … the case.
“Democracy takes work,” Whitmer wrote in her executive … exercise of this fundamental right,” adding that the disabled … more
Union PAC Money and Michigan's Members of Congress
… of Republicans Help House Dems Dump Right-to-Work
Analysis - 'Up North' Grass Roots … Echoes of 1992 in Stupak Seat Race
Right-to-Work Bill Rejected:14 House Republicans … more
What Is the Future for Michigan's Public Employee Unions?
… Commission that would re-write its work rules and eliminate collective bargaining … Agema, R-Grandville, said he thinks right-to-work legislation has to be on the top of … term will have the guts to attack right off the bat. … There’d be a lot of … more
Bill To Stop Graduate Student Unionization Moves Ahead
… Bill 971 would take away the GSRA's “right” to vote on whether they wanted to … court – all intended to take away our right to vote – have been rejected. We are …
“I'm assuming you came to U of M to work toward a degree?” Hildenbrand asked. … reason he couldn't have pursued both work and a degree simultaneously.
Just … more
U.S. Supreme Court Agrees To Look At Forced Unionization
Illinois case could free home-based caregivers nationwide
… lobbying.
Attorneys with the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation are representing … Messenger, an attorney with the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. "The program … more
The Free Enterprise Philosophy In a 12-Cell Matrix
A brief look at a classic speech by Dale Haywood
… believe that we human beings have a right to defend ourselves. And if we have … whom we've delegated our individual right to self-defense can legitimately employ … incentive? Are you more or less inclined to work if someone takes some of the fruits … your labor? How is your incentive to work, save, invest and take risks affected? … more
State Board Prez Fights Parental Choice
A growing push back against charter schools
… have the “natural and fundamental right” to direct the education of their children and public schools work by “cooperating with the pupil’s parents … and the schools [are supposed to] work in cooperation with us.”
Gary Naeyaert, … Education President Complains of 'Right Wing' Agenda
Failing Charter Public … more
UAW Dues Hike was Unnecessary
… member, the strike fund has enough cash right now to pay every single one of the … needed?
The answer has less to do with work stoppages and more to do with politics. … in Michigan and Indiana and enjoy right-to-work protections, there is a silver lining … more
UAW Dues Hike Was Unnecessary
… member, the strike fund has enough cash right now to pay every single one of the … needed?
The answer has less to do with work stoppages and more to do with politics. … in Michigan and Indiana and enjoy right-to-work protections, there is a silver lining … more
Senator Called Film Subsidies 'a Waste,' Now Votes to Continue Them
… that Sen. Green had voted against the right-to-work legislation in December of 2012 after … defense of his switch regarding the right-to-work issue was that he knew the bill would … more
New Bills Would Put Teeth Into Ignored Teacher Strike Law
Michigan has banned teacher strikes for nearly 70 years, but they keep happening
… important for those kids, because right now, the district is in free fall.” … Schools, school employees have skipped work in defiance of the law, with actual … districts closed due to protests over a right-to-work proposal under consideration in the … more
Officials Take Credit When Pandemic Ebbs, Blame The People For Surges
Beware a government with a ‘vision of sick people as the enemy’ warned ACLU in 2008
… after my COVID tests, ‘It’s everywhere right now.’”
The lesson here — that Michigan … point is because you’ve been doing the right thing every day to protect yourself … avoiding gatherings. And because of the work we have done together, we have fared … than focusing on how government can work with individuals and their communities … more
GOP Gov Candidates Kick Around Issues at Debate
… versus the private sector.
"If I was governor and right-to-work gets on my desk, I'll sign it," Bouchard said. … businesses because it is bad at predicting what will work.
"We are not good at picking 'the next thing,'" … more
West Michigan School Super Claims Budget Cuts — But Do the Numbers Add Up?
… district’s amended budget.
“How does that math work?” asks Michael Van Beek, the education policy director … percent toward their health care coverage when they work for Michigan employers who offer a health care … honestly thinks that what’s going on in Lansing right now is to make schools better and to solve the … more
Another Way to Deal With Illegal Strikes
Abuse the privilege, lose the privilege
… reports that MEA is preparing to wage a statewide work stoppage as a protest against changes to the Emergency … vacation or been genuinely ill, or may have avoided work because of concerns about picket-line violence. If … for government employees is not a fundamental right. It is a privilege that the state has offered to … more
Case Backgrounder: Prevent Illegal Unionization of U of M Graduate Student Research Assistants
… to being represented by the GEO. She has every right to object: Graduate research assistants are not … science,” Day observes. “Cells don’t know that work hours are 9 to 5. Cells don’t know when it’s the … wouldn’t have been able to do that under the strict work-hour regulations the GEO wants.”
Unionization … more
Mich. GOP Lawmakers More Intimidated by Government Unions?
… power and privilege. Overall, Michigan scores right in the middle at number 25.
The relatively small … interesting legislative voting pattern that may be at work here: Republican lawmakers appear less united in challenging … union stewards on the public payroll to do union work passed the House in April with three Republicans … more
Government Unions: Bad for Government Services
… those mandating collective bargaining and without right-to-work laws — shed government jobs while the less unionized … reductions may occur regardless of the need for work hours. A city’s public works project list doesn’t … more
2011 in Review: What the Legislature Didn't Get Done
… wealthy government employee union,” McHugh said.
A “right to teach” bill was pitched by Senate Majority Leader … are relieved of their teaching duties so they can work on union business while still being paid by the … referring to the payment of teachers for union work.
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No Horses, But Detroit Water Department Employs 'Horseshoer'
Union head says it's 'not possible' to eliminate positions from bloated city entity
… is "to shoe horses and to do general blacksmith work … and to perform related work as required." The description was last updated … workers.
"They don't have enough people as it is right now," Riehl said. "They are just dreaming to think … more
Township Supervisor: 'I Want People to Know Where Their Money is Going'
Oakland Township fostering new era of open government
… commitment to public service and understand they work for the people, not the machine that is politics. … quickly pointing out that all residents have a right to the information, even if costly.
The retired … works in business and that’s not how it should work in government either."
Sounds like a new township … more
Community College Labor Studies Class Features Nearly All Union Perspective
Course turned into lecture series lacks balance
… nine "special guests" identified for the lectures work directly for unions. In the MLive story, he was … to cancel classes while teachers protested the right-to-work law in Lansing.
Eric Rothoff, a student at Muskegon … more
Helping the Little Guy: Relieve Occupational Licensing Requirements and Fees
… and several hundred dollars in fees to legally work as a painter or landscape architect and to do other construction work, such as installing a storm window, putting up … state if a regulation excessively burdens their right to earn a living; if a court agreed, the mandate … more
Michigan and the Higher Education 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.
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Richard Vedder is a professor of … more
Not So Criminal Minds: Government Convicts People Who Do Not Knowingly Commit Crimes
Experts provide some ideas to roll-back government statutes
… Heritage Foundation, and Marc Levin, who directs the "Right On Crime” initiative at the Texas Public Policy … liability, or otherwise deficient, and incorporate their work into one bill."
Similar work has been endorsed by groups from across the political … more
MEA Upset at Having to Follow State Law
… a post card that tells teachers they have the right to choose.
But the MEA is also upset at the Mackinac Center's recent work showing that school districts and their unions … teachers were given just $1 more for their hard work and stellar performance.
Who, exactly, are MEA … more
MEA Upset at Having to Follow State Law
… than a postcard that tells teachers they have the right to choose.
But the MEA is also upset at the Center’s recent work showing that school districts and their unions … teachers were given just $1 more for their hard work and stellar performance.
Who, exactly, are MEA … more
CapCon Celebrates its Five Year Anniversary
Who we are and what we do
… Journal, POLITICO and MSNBC have all cited the work of CapCon. The New York Times linked to one of … Closed Because of Excessive Teacher Absences Over Right-to-Work
Less Than 0.001 Percent of Tenured Teachers Fired … more
Sports Stadium Deals Consistently Strike Out
Cities fail to negotiate deals that protect taxpayers
… The Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Braves have worked similar requirements into their leases with their … McCaskill’s legislation could be a step in the right direction. By making it financially prohibitive … state-of-the-art clauses. Teams would likely try to work around this by demanding cities issue debt for … more
Local Ballot Initiatives Target Police, Prosecutors Confiscating Property
Local measures would require conviction for asset forfeiture
… forfeiture," is still a problem. Their plan of action? Work at the local level to ban it.
“We need to put … Oakland County.
Trejo became involved through his work with the Oakland County Republican Party and the … evidence" applied.
“Those measures were a step in the right direction but are not stopping the raids,” said … more
'I Don’t Know My Country Anymore'
… free-market policies are advancing. We’ve chosen to work where your support translates directly into real … many had deemed impossible — making Michigan a right-to-work state.
Let’s lean in, learn what we can, do what … more
Real Class Credit for Taking 'Fake News' Course at University of Michigan
'The course must avoid the trap of treating as legitimate news only left-leaning sources'
… evaluating and using information in their academic work, is fighting back against fake news,” a press release … reporting rather than accurately describing their work.
“Teaching students to be critical consumers of … and NPR, and discounting media that lean to the right, such as The Wall Street Journal and Fox,” Thorne … more
Ex-Offenders Are Closing the Gap
… future. The program’s 224 participants live and work together and learn in-demand job skills.
Companies … laws. The state requires people to get a license to work in more than 160 occupations, including skilled … its current state is just a small step in the right direction. Lawmakers need to re-examine Michigan’s … more
A Look at What Happens After Minimum Wage Hikes in Michigan
Job growth drives low-income wage increases more than legal minimums
… illegal to pay workers less than $9.25 per hour right now, and this threshold will be raised to $12 per … the state economy loses jobs, and fewer people work for low pay when the state adds jobs.
In fact, … trends, they matter a great deal to people who work at the low end of the wage scale. When previous … more
Michigan Should Adopt a Pilot Program to Fund Roads With Road Usage Charges
The state should look at a different source of funding for road maintenance
… The Legislature and the governor-elect need to work together figuring out this vexing issue without … this vital infrastructure and sometimes doesn’t work at all. For instance, when an electric semi-trailer … Detroit companies are making serious strides in the right direction, including Ford, GM, FCA and Aptiv. But … more
Legislature Tries To End Public Pension Spiking By Union Officials
An earlier reform ended six-figure payouts, but union officials still accrue regular school pensions
… carried on the public payroll while doing union work. One form of this, called professional services … earn state pension credits for performing union work.
Former Michigan Education Association President … have labeled it an attack on public employees.
“Right now Lansing Republicans are pushing two bills that … more
State Housing Loan Agency Will Change Unconstitutional Quota Mandate
Agencies shall not 'discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to' specified groups
… communications director for the MSHDA, said. “We will work with the Office of Attorney General to ensure that … agency to ensure that a certain percentage of the work be done by minority groups and by women.
Bach … these quotas are well-intentioned people trying to right a past wrong, Drolet said. But discriminating based … more
Regulated Enough? Bill Imposes Licensing Mandate on Hunting, Fishing Guides
Current guides say state should enforce existing rules, not write new ones
… they should enforce (the rules) we already have. Right now, there’s absolutely no enforcement.”
Amy Trotter, … the day a violator walks out of jail he can go to work” guiding others, Trotter said.
The other important … dropping the requirement, he said.
“I don’t think it worked very well . . . and it was a real pain,” Fraley … more
Governor Whitmer Stands Up for the Michigan Constitution
Veto of appropriations puts legislative scheme on hold
… popular with a state political class that has worked to erode them. In particular, the right of the people to initiate a referendum on a recently … legislators used this trick in 2002. After years of work on the part of Second Amendment advocates, a majority … more
Whitmer's Back-and-Forth on Football Raises Questions On The 'Science' She Cites
… roles that are struggling to figure out what the right thing to do is. The science is incredibly important, that we stay focused on that, that we work together. I think that crises really reveal people’s … see that happening. And I’m going to continue to work with the association to ensure that steps that … more
She Fled Communism For Freedom, Now Faces Jail For Not Closing Restaurant
Polish immigrant takes a stand
… leave communist Poland nearly 40 years ago.
“I work hard. You work hard and you can accomplish many things. My employees … the governor nor public health officials have a right to impair her operations without a due process … more
Michigan Teacher Shortage Turns 102 Years Old
Shouldn’t we have run out of teachers by now?
… teachers have left the profession and gone into other work of various kinds because they could make more money,” … knew I wasn't going to be rich like Bill Gates, right. But I also knew that there were going to be other … defined benefit pension. For example, a teacher who worked 30 years at Troy Public Schools and received the … more
Michigan needs skeptical citizens, not good partisans
Demand more than red or blue ties from politicians — Demand a vision for a free future.
… family by then. Since we can’t know how that will work out, we have to imagine a future that’s free and … besides the color of the ties?
If there is no right and wrong, if that is decided by red and blue, you’re … letters.
If you seek a pleasant peninsula, get to work, citizen.
James David Dickson is managing editor … more
Ford pares back Marshall plant, and state incentives will follow
Automaker will hire 800 fewer people than planned; investment will shrink by $1.3 billion
… Alliance, and $120 million for other site prep work. The CIP grant, Renaissance Zone exemption and … two weeks after the UAW strike began, Ford paused work at the site. The very next day, however, the Michigan … Dearborn automaker announced. “However, we are right-sizing as we balance investment, growth, and profitability. … more
Medicaid Expansion...What's the Rush?
Gov. Snyder applying serious pressure to get Michigan Senate to approve key Obamacare provision
… important that we get this right. That's the real issue here. We need to get this right, not get it fast.
“The way …
"I'd say that doing this right away would be premature," Sen. … is something we need to get right. That's what we should be looking … Wurfel continued.
She said work also would have to be done … more
Escort Service?
Readers React
… received was unanimously opposed to HB 4229. The e-mail pictured to the right is from Jim Reb of Auburn Hills, Mich. Mr. Reb wrote to Rep. Tom McMillin, … owns up to his co-sponsorship of HB 4229, apologizes for it, and pledges to work for its defeat in the future.
Special thanks to Mr. Reb and Rep. McMillin … more
Gov. Granholm Scoffs at Mackinac Center
… "I'm talking about moderate think tanks. They're obviously a libertarian, right-wing think tank, and they don't like government at all. So they would like … 2009 alone, including scores of times about Gov. Granholm's policies. Their work speaks for itself." more
Zombie State Agency Finally Talks to Lawmakers
… Mackinac Center, as well as a federal class-action lawsuit by National Right To Work.
The legislators are not finished with the MHBCCC either. While acknowledging … more
Snyder Talks Up 'Fixing Michigan' in Chelsea
… take over, he said.
"We sort of lost our way," he noted.
Snyder called "right to work" legislative "extremely divisive" and said "it is not on my agenda." He … more
Stimulus Blows Open Billion-Dollar State Budget Hole, 'Guaranteed Catastrophe'
… The new governor is going to have a very difficult budget to put together right out of the gate."
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Michigan is Tops for Unemployment, Near Bottom for Stimulus Help
Full Time Stimulus Spending - Part Time Work
Stimulus Spending Goes to Black Holes
Stimulus Boosts Bus Transit
Michigan … more
Firing Teachers for Non-Payment of Union Dues
… policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, said making Michigan a right-to-work state would mean teachers would not have to be fired if they didn’t want … more
Scheduled Saginaw Prevailing Wage Repeal Vote Quietly Killed
… prevailing wage ordinance in time to save money on scheduled county building work.
Like most governments Saginaw County has been strapped for cash. In June … also:
Death for Ann Arbor's 'Living Wage'?
Union Politics Trump Workers' Right to Wages
Will the Real Reform Please Stand Up?
Private Home Weatherization … more
Michigan Restaurants Say Smoking Ban Leaves Their Sales Cold
… expects to do another survey in the winter on sales.
“It’s one thing to step right outside the door when it is 80 degrees out but it’s another to do that when … Detroit casinos, existing cigar bars and tobacco specialty retail stores, work vehicles and home offices would be exempt from the ban.”
In the Michigan … more
CMU Strike: Standing Firm Is Not Bad Faith
… students.
Frey sounded a similar note in the Morning Sun:
This is a full work stoppage…The administration continued to draw the line in the sand with … Public Employment Relations Act elevates collective bargaining to a legal right, and the usual practice of collective bargaining is for compromises to be … more
Ideas to Fix Michigan: Refresher Course
… progress in business tax, education and municipal governance reform. Much work remains though, so this is a good time for a "refresher course" on other key … absorbing the full reality and magnitude of Michigan's need to dramatically "right-size" its government apparatus.
Stay tuned to CapCon in coming days for … more
Bay City Repeals Prevailing Wage Ordinance
… turning in labor debates. In other labor news the Indiana State Senate passed right-to-work legislation last night 28-22, though reports out of Indiana indicate that … more
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