Ohio Starts Holding Wind Industry Accountable
In-state renewable energy mandate eliminated in the Buckeye State; still exists in Michigan
The After Effects Of Michigan's Minimum Wage Increase
Economists explain why lost jobs, shuttered businesses and fewer training opportunities are likely with mandated wage increases
School District's Math Doesn't Add Up
Walled Lake Superintendent says an increase in state funding will be 'devastating'
Wind Power 'Success Story' Was a Massive Failure
Wind project still cited years after it failed to materialize
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
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
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'
Republican Push For Higher Minimum Wage Likely Has Anti-Taxpayer Strings Attached
Analyst: '[Y]ou can excuse conservative Republicans from wondering if they live in some alternate universe'
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