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Loss of Funding Not To Blame For School District Failures

For example, Albion Public Schools receives more per pupil than ever, yet it's closing its high school

By Tom Gantert, published on May 20, 2013

Attorney: Taylor District Violated Contract Law to Lock In 10-Year Union Agreement

Union 'security clause' forces teachers to pay dues or fees for a decade as a condition of employment

By Jack Spencer, published on May 20, 2013

May 17, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Vote Report

Deer hunting, "excess" property tax and Medicaid

By Jack McHugh, published on May 17, 2013

Deer hunting, "excess" property tax and Medicaid

Movie Made in Israel Gets Michigan Tax Dollars

More corporate welfare for Big Hollywood

By Jarrett Skorup, published on May 17, 2013

More corporate welfare for Big Hollywood.

Focusing on the Big Picture

How Republicans and Democrats view Medicaid expansion

By Jack Spencer, published on May 17, 2013

How Republicans and Democrats view Medicaid expansion.

Commentary: IRS Scrutiny Hits Close to Home

By Tom Gantert, published on May 17, 2013

After Emergency Manager, Ecorse On Track and In the Hands of Local Officials

Mayor says free spending 'a thing of the past'

By Anne Schieber, published on May 17, 2013

Vacant Classroom

Close Dysfunctional Schools

By Audrey Spalding, published on May 16, 2013

Years of mismanagement unfair to students.

Medicaid Expansion Wrong Even with Reforms

By Jack McHugh, published on May 16, 2013

Obamacare vulnerable; there's a better way.

LaFaive on Taxes and Road Funding

Published on May 16, 2013

Tony Conley show on WILS, Op-Ed in Port Huron paper.