Two Wins for Freedom from Union Coercion in 2014
The end of the dues skim and the busting of the 'August Window'
Despite GOP Dominance, Michigan Budget Keeps Growing by Billions
State budget has increased by $2.7 billion with a Republican Governor and GOP-controlled legislature
MSU Study: Ethanol Use is Good, as Long as the Environment isn’t Considered
Ethanol production is costly to citizens, economy
Legislators Missed 1,626 Votes in 2014
Down from 21,000 in 2001 when MichiganVotes.org started tracking missed votes
In a Year Dominated by Stories of Strife, Republicans and Democrats Did Come Together in 2014
Here are a few of their success stories
Ohio Leads the Way on Criminal Intent Reform
The importance of a 'guilty mind' when committing a crime
Star Struck: Why States Chase the Film Industry with Subsidies
While economists on the right and the left say they shouldn't
Taxpayer Cost for Road Fix 'Compromise' Went from $0 to $1.9 Billion
Deal includes sales tax increase, $700 million more for non-road spending
Michigan's Environment is Cleaner Than it's Been in More Than 100 Years
Disease, contamination and pollutants are mostly in the past while wildlife is flourishing
Different Parties, Same Conclusion on Civil Asset Forfeitures: Reform It
'The bipartisanship is real'
U-M Department Chair: 'It's Okay to Hate Republicans'
Susan J. Douglas: 'I hate Republicans'
What are the Real Motives Behind Asset Seizures?
Law enforcement veteran says its about the money while a lawmaker works to solve the problem
Media Promotes False Narrative that Schools Will Lose Money on Roads Package
Schools projected to gain billions
'Let's Make a Deal' Time on Road Funding?
House and Senate get together over competing plans
Projections Show Schools Get More Even With Road Funding Shift
Schools to get $2.5 billion more over next 8 years
School Budgets Safe Under ‘No New Taxes’ House Road Funding Package
Critics ignore key provisions in bills
State School Board President Cites Funding 'Facts' That Ignore Billions in Spending
John Austin says board will rely on other information if disputed study is not 'most accurate'
You are Entering the Government Pension Zone …
An alternative universe of finance and accounting practices
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