Now that voters have rejected Michigan's emergency manager reform with the defeat of Proposal 1, Gov. Rick Snyder and the Legislature have an opportunity to fix the law. James Hohman, assistant director of fiscal policy, explains how in this Lansing State Journal Op-Ed.
… money has been used to bankroll Proposal 4, a proposal on the November ballot that will … to continue taking the money. Prop 4 supporters have used a variety of stories … supporters have said the ballot proposal will ensure that people can stay …
… the typical taxpayer. The proposal increases sales and use taxes … in 2016 if voters approve Proposal 1. There are two proposed … $136 in 2016. Under the proposal, this new fuel tax would … based on inflation. But the proposal’s drafters used an odd formula … rate would increase between 4 and 14 percent above inflation, …
… level it would have been had voters approved Proposal 1 in May. “This year’s road funding budget is … provide slightly more than $50 million and about $4 million comes from interdepartmental grants. The … amount that the proposed long-term solution (Proposal 1) was expected to generate.” ~~~~~ See also: …
… claiming it says that Michigan needs $4 billion each year in extra infrastructure … considering that voters rejected a proposal to increase the existing mandate … increases proposed in the ill-fated Proposal 1 of 2015 wouldn’t have generated … report makes a very weak case for taking $4 billion from taxpayers and spending …
… the state about the ballot proposals on the Nov. 6 ballot. We'll … day this week explaining Proposals 1 through 5.) Monday: Proposal 1 a Referendum on PA 4 Today: Proposal 2, The 'Collective Bargaining' …
Proposal 1: Referendum on the Emergency Manager Law Election … the Nov. 6, 2012 election, Proposal 1 was voted down, meaning … law, also known as Public Act 4, was eliminated. The primary … Center analysis indicates this proposal would do the following: … Center Publications on This Proposal Viewpoints What the Emergency …
Proposal 1 on the Aug. 5 ballot would cut personal property … Hohman, who researched the proposal and wrote a policy brief … voters into thinking the proposal will raise taxes. The ballot … language on such a complicated proposal. "Let me put it this way, … to local school districts. 4. Prohibit Authority from increasing …
