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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

… from the unions telling people what Proposal 2 won’t do instead of what it will … recovery. Monette then says that Proposal 4 ensures that will continue. Guess … continue without the passage of Proposal 4. The federal Home Help Program has … care already exists in Michigan. Proposal 4 does nothing to keep people any …

Putting School Funding Inequity in Perspective

Proposal A put a solid funding floor under even the poorest school districts

… off-kilter as it was when Proposal A passed in 1994,” asserting … properties lagged far behind. Proposal A capped local millage rates … the deal made to advance Proposal A, lawmakers agreed that … the 2014-15 school year. Proposal A’s plan has mostly worked. … grow by roughly $300, or about 4 percent. If the state used this …

Law Enforcement Does Not Universally Support Proposal 4

State sheriff's association says it's wrong for special interests to meddle with State Constitution

Backers of Proposal 4 are trying to create the impression that … enforcement leaders support Proposal 4. That's not so. Michigan's … Schuette, is opposed to Proposal 4. So is the Michigan Sheriff's … "Bill Schuette's position on Proposal 4 is crystal clear,” said … officials to support the proposal. And they've been advertising …

Hospital SEIU Members Say Home-Based Caregivers Get 'No Benefit' From Proposal 4

'They don’t receive sick time. They don’t get vacation time. They can’t file a grievance'

… its seven-year forced unionization alive with Proposal 4, don't like what their union has been up to. … affiliate, SEIU Healthcare Michigan, is using Proposal 4 to try to keep the dues flowing by locking the … doing is unfair." ~~~~~ ~~~~~ See also: Proposal 4: The Unionization of Home-Based Caregivers …

What Would Proposal 4 Do?

… Senior Investigative Analyst Anne Schieber, describing the effects of Proposal 4 (2012) should it pass. The so-called "Collective Bargaining" proposal would continue an illegal dues skim from Medicaid checks geared towards …

Michigan Ballot Proposals

… compiled analysis and commentary on the following proposals expected to appear on the statewide ballot in … post additional material regarding these ballot proposals as Center analysts develop new content in the … Election Update! "25 x 25" Amendment voted down Prop 4: Election Update! "Home-Based Caregiver Unionization" …

While Helping Out Injured Ex-Wife, Man Forced Into Union

Proposal 4 would ensure that people like Richard Nottage remain unionized public employees

… constitution if voters approve Proposal 4 on the Nov. 6 ballot. Supporters … They also are claiming that Proposal 4 would create a registry … not being talked about by Prop 4 supporters is the continuation … temporary basis. Language in Proposal 4 would ensure that Michigan's … to vote for an inner-union proposal to reduce the amount of dues …

More Money for Preschool Not the Answer

Proposal to boost great start funding doesn't add up

… part of her first budget proposal, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants … subsidize preschool enrollment for 4-year-olds who are "educationally … office services. Whitmer's proposal to increase GSRP funding … subsidize preschool for all 4-year-olds. With Whitmer's newly … eligible, nearly 60 percent of all 4-year-olds statewide. Of those …

Making Sense of Michigan's Ballot Proposals

Chart explains supporters, opponents and what the six proposals mean for Michigan

… November with six statewide proposals that could reshape the state's … getting the most attention is Proposal 2, which would enshrine collective … unions could rollback if the proposal passes. The unions also … Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Proposal 4 would allow the SEIU to … approve the proposal. Prop 4 supporters say it would provide …

Appendix: The Ballot Summary and Text of Proposal 5

PROPOSAL 06-5

… this subsection and subsection (4). Subject to subsection (5), … manner prescribed in subsection (4) as necessary to reflect the … of the projected shortfall. (4) Subject to subsection (5), if … proration under this section. (4) (6) Except for the allocation … MAXIMUM FOUNDATION ALLOWANCE. (4) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER …