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Politicians Playing Games and Fooling Their Constituents
Legislators promote bills simply as window dressing
Michigan Press Association and Mackinac Center Joint Statement on Proposal 2 and the Freedom of Information Act
‘Chilling effects on citizens’ right to know’
Proposal 2 Is Not Simply About Collective Bargaining
Prop 2 ballot language underlines political agenda.
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Michigan 4th-Greatest 'Wage Gap' in US? Hardly
Slate article with ACS aims for low-hanging fruit.
moreOctober 19, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
List of recently proposed bills of interest!
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Another One: Stimulus-Backed Battery Company Workers With No Work To Do — Playing Cards, Watching Movies, Reading Magazines
LG Chem joins the growing list of 'green' failures
LG Chem workers "have nothing to do."
moreDead Batteries
LG Chem workers "have nothing to do."
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Collective Bargaining a 'Right' to Coerce
Prop 2 would benefit the few at the expense of the many.
moreA123 Files for Bankruptcy
Yet another failure of central planning
Yet another failure of central planning.
moreOctober 12, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
List of recently proposed bills of interest!
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The Easiest Way to Fire a Teacher
Not paying union dues can lead to quick dismissal
Not paying union dues can lead to quick dismissal.
moreProp 5: Protecting Taxpayers from the Government
Tax limitation amendment would force fiscal responsibility.
moreProp 2 Would Change at Least 170 Laws
Big labor trying to make a difference without distinction.
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Prop 4 Would Put Union Scam in Constitution
SEIU has skimmed $32 million from the disabled so far.
moreMore Windmill-Related Environmental Concerns
'We're picking up 10 (dead) bats for every bird'
"We're picking up 10 bats for every bird."
moreVideo Confirms Negative Union Stereotypes
Threats of violence even against their own members?
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Proposal 2: More Power for Government Unions
Protecting public employees at the public's expense.
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MEDC Removes Video of Obama, Top Dems Praising Failed Battery Company
YouTube promotion showed Obama, Granholm, Levin and Stabenow promising thousands of jobs
A123 had been touted by President Obama, Gov. Granholm.
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October 5, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
NEA Recognizes Need for STEM Teachers
Union recognizes need for STEM teachers but clings to single-salary schedules
But won't budge on salary flexibility.
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Is the Horseshoer on Strike?
Detroit union goes on strike; ignores $6 billion debt.
moreSeptember 28, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Votes on deer hunting and used cars!
moreWind Subsidies Upon Mandates Upon Subsidies
Ad Infinitum, Ad Absurdum
Maybe politicians should just let the market sort it out.
moreUAW Video Shows Political Influence
How much more will they get if Prop 2 passes?
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State, Nation Have a Long Way to Go
Two new reports detail economic ranking of Michigan, U.S.
Two new reports detail economic ranking of Michigan, U.S.
moreThe Perils of Politicians' Promises
A radio blast from the past with Congressman Bill Huizenga.
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News from Lake Wobegon:
All Michigan teachers are above average
All Michigan teachers are above average.
moreSeptember 21, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Votes on concussion "time outs" and home improvements!
moreProp 2 Supporters Change Name
Can't avoid "stigma" of $1.6 billion in lost tax savings.
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Commentary: Prop 4 Supporters Promise Programs That Already Exist
Home-based caregiver proposal would lock SEIU unionization scheme into state constitution
SEIU proponents pushing what already exists.
moreDo Prop 4 Supporters Know What It's About?
Disability advocate appears confused on ballot measure.
moreWhich Ballot Proposals Are 'Grassroots'?
A look at who is behind the Nov. 6 ballot proposals.
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$1.6 Billion in Savings Lost Under Prop 2
The financial impact of enshrined collective bargaining.
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Economic Development a Campaign Tool
Subsidies help politicians look like they're "doing something."
moreSeptember 14, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Votes on Facebook and the Pledge of Allegiance!
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Excuses Don't Change Facts
Three Livingston County schools do poorly on report card.
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SEIU Dues Skim All About Politics
SEIU president reveals political agenda at DNC convention.
more'Protect Our Jobs' Could Increase Gov't Secrecy
Freedom of Information Act at risk?
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SEIU Ballot Language Disconnected From Reality
Line-by-line look at the ballot proposal.
moreAugust 24, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Summer session votes round-up!
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Gov. Snyder's Obamacare 'Partnership' Misguided
Law's implementation timetables beyond unrealistic.
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Inconvenient Truths on School Choice
School choice critics often ignore data.
moreAugust 17, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Important House and Senate votes on school pensions!
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Per-Pupil Spending Little To Do With Performance
How money is spent is more important than how much.
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GOP Fumbles: On Verge of Giving MEA Huge Pension Win
Film Subsidy Money Has to Come From Somewhere
Actress's defense a case study for why movie program is an economic failure
It's like "feeding sparrows through a horse."
moreNEW VIDEO! Homeless Teen and Family Struggle After City of Holland Shuts Down His Hot Dog Cart
'All he wanted to do was sell hot dogs,' says mom
"All he wanted to do was sell hot dogs."
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August 10, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Recent votes on charter schools and green energy!
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BREAKING NEWS! Boy Whose Hot Dog Cart Was Shut Down by the City of Holland Now Homeless
Mayor says city took action after restaurants asked for "protection" from 13-year-old entrepreneur with disabled parents.
Mayor says city took action after restaurants asked for "protection" from 13-year-old entrepreneur with disabled parents.
moreMichigan Legislators vs. Liberty and Human Flourishing
According to MichiganVotes.org, the legislators are winning.
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Commentary: A Different Kind of 'Waste'
Detroit Water and Sewage Department shows problem with government unions
Detroit Water and Sewage Dept. and government unions.
moreScaffolding for Plunder Part II
"Enhancement" levy a tax, not a voluntary assessment.
moreTop 10 Charter High Schools
See how Michigan's top-performing high schools stack up.
moreTop 10 Conventional High Schools
See how Michigan's top-performing high schools stack up.
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August 3, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Recent votes on health care and government pensions!
moreKent County Taxpayers Question Land Bank
Group alleges "crony government gone wild" in tax lien sale.
moreBack-to-School Shopping
Schools, not parents, responsible for providing supplies.
moreA Better Choice, Less Than a Mile Away
Displaced Detroit students have options.
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July 27, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Recent votes on pension double-dipping and minimum wage!
moreMichigan’s Teaching Population Aging
Seniority clauses in contracts the obvious reason.
moreMore Money and More Problems
Highland Park's woes can't be blamed on lack of funding.
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'Master'-ing Compensation for Michigan Teachers
How much should teachers' master's degrees matter?
moreJuly 20, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Recent votes on school debt and foreclosure lawsuits!
moreOfficial Calls Obamacare Implementation “A Mess”
Wisconsin, Virginia ask crucial questions about Obamacare.
more$131,000 for Five Students?
Is this superintendent gaming the schools-of-choice program?
moreHighland Park Reform May Have to Begin With Finances
ACLU suit against emergency manager misses the mark.
moreJuly 13, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Emergency Managers Are Bad, Bankruptcy Far Worse
Ballot proposal would end some cities' best option at fiscal survival
EM's a less painful alternative for desperate cities.
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