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January 18, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Compilation of significant bills before voting.
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Michigan Charter Schools a Smashing Success
New Stanford study most thorough analysis yet.
moreCollapse of Higher-Ed Bubble Draws Near
Michigan legislators, colleges unprepared for paradigm shift.
moreGovernment Is Different From Unions
The fallacy of a 'right-to-live' law
The fallacy of a 'right-to-live' law.
moreA Matter of Perspective
National recovery data looks different depending on the chart.
moreJanuary 11, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Introduction of new legislators!
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Right-to-Work Gives Teachers a Choice
Unions aren't the only option if employees want protection
Association of American Educators offers an option.
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Lawsuit Against Highland Park Schools Misguided
ACLU should acknowledge changes the district has made.
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December 27, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Every Roll Call vote by every state legislator tallied for 2012
Read the 2012 MichiganVotes Missed Votes Report!
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Teacher Contract Analysis
Nearly every aspect of a teacher's job falls under the rules of a union contract. The following are analyses of the current collective bargaining agreements for teachers and a few other employee groups in select Michigan school districts.
moreDecember 21, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Terrible Track Record
Government's 'green' venture capitalism experiment a failure.
Government's "green" venture caplitalism experiment a failure.
moreNumbers Game
Media inflates number of protesters at rally against worker freedom
Media inflates number of protesters at anti-RTW rally.
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December 14, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Right-to-Work: What Now for Schools?
Districts should resist union calls for contract extensions.
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Union Steward Paid $100K By Taxpayers Attends Rally Advocating Against Them
It’s Easy To Attend Rallies When You're Paid
Union steward compares right-to-work bill with Hitler.
moreThe False Social Concerns About Right-to-Work
Poverty, lack of insurance not higher in right-to-work states.
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Easy Rider
Motorcycle helmet laws detract from freedom
The data doesn't always tell the story on motorcycle crashes.
moreFrom Long Shot to Victory
Larry Reed recalls right-to-work fight
Larry Reed recalls right-to-work fight.
moreUnion Rates Not Dropping Faster In RTW States
Right-to-work not to blame for fewer union members.
moreMichigan Becomes 24th Right-to-Work State in the Nation
‘The power an idea can have when it is pursued with principle and persistence,’ says Center president
The Intellectual Firepower Against Right-to-Work
Who's who on right-to-work
Who's who on right-to-work.
moreTaxpayer-Funded Stadiums a Lose-Lose Proposition
If Ilitch wants new home for Red Wings, he should pay for it.
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The Human Side of Right-to-Work Legislation
These are real people who have been hurt by forced unionization
Real people who have been hurt by forced unionization.
moreDecember 7, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Legislation Announced to Make Michigan the 24th Right-to-Work State in the Nation
‘Historic day for both Michigan and the nation,’ says labor policy expert
Michigan Still Worse Economically Than RTW Oklahoma
Michigan Education Association props up faulty numbers.
moreRight-to-Work Laws Influence Migration
People flocking to RTW states
Attracting more jobs would stem Michigan's population loss.
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The 'Pro Big Business' Myth Put to Rest
Center a lone voice against corporate welfare for 25 years.
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Schools Put Unions Ahead of Teachers on Right-to-Work
'Labor accord' more important than employee freedom
"Labor accord" more important than employee freedom.
moreNovember 30, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
List of recently proposed bills of interest!
moreMEA Misleads on Oklahoma Right-to-Work Numbers
In the past decade, Oklahoma jobs are up 3.8 percent while Michigan is down 13.8 percent
An honest discussion will require honest numbers.
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Right-to-Work and the Mackinac Center
Touting labor freedom for 25 years
The Overton Window is shifting in Michigan on right-to-work.
moreMichigan Could Become 24th Right-to-Work State
‘Won’t affect collective bargaining; only takes away unions’ ability to fire those who don’t financially support them,’ says labor policy expert
Grand Rapids TV Viewers May Experience Blackouts
Disagreement between broadcasters, cable company.
moreWSJ: Legislators as Obamacare 'Fall Guys'
Wall Street Journal sneers at idea of state exchange.
moreNovember 23, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
List of recently proposed bills of interest!
moreUnion Will Use 'Any Legal Means' To Combat Members Who Want To Leave
Two former MEA local presidents question August-only resignation window
The V-Word
Public school establishment making false voucher claims in school funding debate
School funding reform is not about vouchers.
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No State Obamacare Exchange Still Best Choice
Governor's "partnership exchange" could be a blessing in disguise
"Partnership exchange" a blessing in disguise?
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