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Little Consensus on Mercury Recommendations

… there are also questions about the effects of a proposal that some members of the workgroup have recommended: … power plants, they are responsible for less than 2 percent of the mercury deposits in Northern Michigan … across state and national borders, the federal proposal makes more sense than a state regulation. True, …

Labor struggles continue for SCS Lakeview district

Four board members face recall

… negotiations, the district implemented a contract proposal for teachers that included a 3.5 percent pay … 2005, asking for an injunction against the new proposal. In December, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge … as high as the union’s request for a retroactive 2 percent raise for 2004-2005 and 3 percent each of …

Legislative Action

… is before the House Education Committee. Under Proposal A, passed in 1994, homestead exempt principal … same level of per-pupil spending they had before Proposal A was passed. According to the House Fiscal Agency, … the bill passes, Southfield would receive about $2 million less in taxes, while River Rouge would receive …

Study: School district consolidation not a money-saver

… concludes that district size only accounts for about 2 percent of the variation in per-pupil spending across … Coulson contends. This should be true despite Proposal A, he says, because districts that spent more before Proposal A still spend more today due to the "grandfathering" …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST February 3, 2009

… administrators told The Kalamazoo Gazette. "It's a bad proposal. From an actuarial standpoint, it's not very … officials call MEA early retirement idea 'a bad proposal,'" Jan. 31, 2009 FURTHER READING: Michigan Education … The teachers and the district have agreed to a 2 percent to 4 percent salary increase that took effect …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST March 31, 2009

… Legislature but was tangled in election politics. "The proposal was well-intentioned but too costly," said Matt … Center for Public Policy, "School Pension Boost Proposal Exposes Political System's Dysfunctions," March … the Detroit Federation of Teachers will vote April 2 on whether to end their opposition to charter schools, …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST October 6, 2009

… release the details of each side's "bottom line" proposal as of August, but the HEA has declined. Under … released, the Press & Argus reported. The August proposals are already outdated, McDowell told the Press … "State to schools: Think outside the classroom," Oct. 2, 2009 FURTHER READING: Michigan Education Digest, …

The Lowdown

… analyst, Drolet projects that enactment of his proposal could save Michigan taxpayers as much as $5.7 … the state income tax in half. Getting such a proposal on the ballot for the Nov. 2, 2010, general election will require collecting 380,126 …

Will health care reform increase choice for Michiganders?

… insurance in Michigan. Upon examination, none of the proposals would meet the stated goal, and instead their … accomplish this (probably unachievable) goal. Claim 2: Eliminating Discrimination for Pre-Existing Conditions, … option is right for you and your family. These proposals will help the 1,096,800 residents of Michigan …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST April 13, 2010

… another level,' will launch 3 apps Saturday," April 2, 2010 FURTHER READING: Michigan Education Report, … Association of School Administrators supports the proposal, Brad Biladeau, legislative liaison, told MIRS. … superintendents in the job market as reasons for the proposal, according to MIRS. SOURCE: Michigan Information …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST April 27, 2010

… Services Association will cost the district close to $2 million, and is one reason the school board cut 31 … School boards are lining up for and against a proposal for a new, countywide school millage in Wayne … Livonia, Trenton and Southgate will not support the proposal, while those in Allen Park, Crestwood, Flat Rock, …

#4 The Unstable Funding Myth

… Michigan Constitution of 1963, Article VIII, Section 2. [33] The MEA is one of the state’s largest campaign … “Effective Foundation Allowance Changes since Proposal A, Fiscal Years 1993-94 through 2009-10” (Michigan … October 12, 2010). [36] Kathryn Summers-Coty, “Proposal A: Are We Better Off?: A Ten-Year Analysis, 1993-94 …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST March 1, 2011

… Digest, “Saginaw debates use of MME scores,” Sept. 2, 2009 Snyder Says Michigan Won’t Follow Wisconsin … Manager Bill Draws Union Fire LANSING, Mich. — A proposal to grant wider powers to emergency managers assigned … timing of the bill, given Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposal to reduce per-pupil funding to schools by $470 …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST September 13, 2011

… that Richardville is “seriously misguided in his proposal to attack school employees,” The News reported. … The president said he would present a specific proposal to cut spending elsewhere in order to pay for … “School Districts Ignoring Labor Market Signals,” May 2, 2011 Thousands Enroll in Indiana Voucher Program …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST January 31, 2012

… came a week after district employees rejected a proposal that included a temporary 35 percent pay cut … Teacher Pay 16.5 Percent Higher Than Indiana,” Dec. 2, 2010 Saline Will Wait for State Decision on ‘Pledge’ … Legislature to act before going ahead with a proposal to require students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance …

Michigan Is a Right-to-Work State

Violent union protest outside leads to vandalism, damaged equipment, a tent pulled down onto children and an assault

… Bolger said. In addition, Bolger cited the union-backed power grab ballot proposal, Proposal 2, as a prime example of union officials attempting to do something that …

Déjà Vu All Over Again For Auditor General Report On Select Subsidy Programs

Despite failures, taxpayer funded corporate welfare continues

… Excellence (COEE) Program … we sampled eight of 27 proposals and noted that MSF did not document its review … eligibility requirements in any of the eight proposals reviewed." An April 2010 MEGA audit found that … eliminating the tax incentives and instituting a statewide 2 percent across-the-board tax cut would have resulted …

Free Press: School Funding Up Under Gov. Snyder

Paper substantiates what Michigan Capitol Confidential first reported

… decrease of $520 million in stimulus money. But that proposal did not happen. By the time the budget was finalized, … out, Pohl stuck with the false number based on a proposal that never happened. This is justified by then … $1 billion cut in K-12 funding in Michigan (or $2 billion, as some have claimed). Education spending …

State's Cost of Teacher Pension System Quintuples

General fund contributes more and more to retiree costs

… make any mention of the retirement system in its proposal, and it never considered calling for the state … than what was promised.” None of the reform proposals to date, including one that passed the Michigan … Spending Ignoring Billions In Other Funds The $2 Billion Education Funding Myth Reality Check: Michigan …

Subsidies Stop for Michigan’s Film Industry

… Michigan’s film program. Michigan’s May 2015 ballot proposal, Proposal 1, would have hiked taxes $2 billion in order to generate $1.2 billion more in …

Michigan's Robust Municipal Finance Model

Taxpayer protections don't stop revenue growth

… changes to government as well. State revenue was down 2 percent from 2000 to 2009. Now, that has to be taken … from the 1978 Headlee Amendment and the 1994 Proposal A. There are two limitations on local government … discussion about democracy in municipal government. Proposal A prevents individual property assessments from …

CapCon’s Top 10 Stories For 2019

Road Fix That Wasn’t, Gun-Free Zones, 1,100 Windmills Won’t Replace This Coal Plant

… web traffic, was about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposal for an annual state budget that required a permanent … an estimated $1.26 billion, Whitmer’s budget proposal only allocated a $764 million more to transportation … just $764 million in the 2019-20 fiscal year. No. 2 Headline: Even Without Tax Hikes State Will Collect …

Legislative Action

… board and the ISD board. Under the proposal, if a school board member were the … any kind with the ISD. Under the proposal that would not apply to meals or … their spending level at the time Proposal A passed. The first 18 mills of hold … The bill passed in the House on a 98-2 vote in November and in the Senate on …

Prevailing Wages and Construction Costs

… workers would otherwise voluntarily agree upon; 2) the proportion of labor costs in the total costs … This generalization applies in Michigan. Tables 2 and 3 show that, for two populous Detroit-area counties, … 1998, only 44 out of 107 proposed school bond proposals worth $2.2 billion were approved by voters.13 …

II. Improving Environmental Protection

… the trout population in Lake Superior, for example.2 Forestland, too, is flourishing, now covering 44 … dramatically reduced industrial emissions (see Chart 2). Indeed, it is proof of our environmental progress … environment. Consequently, a slew of legislative proposals to limit land use are pending in the Legislature, …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST January 7, 2003

… district's 30 buildings. Voters approved a bond proposal and 1-mill sinking fund millage to pay for the … Press, "Warren Consolidated may close schools," Jan. 2, 2003 https://www.freep.com/news/education/usouth2_20030102.htm Detroit Free Press, "Outlining the options," Jan. 2, 2003 https://www.freep.com/news/education/skbox2_20030102.htm …

Executive Summary

… again, a helpful but very modest reform. These proposals do not address the flaws in the current system … state of nature there are many things wanting."[2] James Madison observed this essential correlation … takings clause which is found in Article X, Section 2. It states, "Private property shall not be taken …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST May 27, 2003

… May 2003 http://www.massinc.org/handler.cfm?type=2&target=School_Choice/index.html Mackinac Center … Policy, "The Universal Tuition Tax Credit: A Proposal to Advance Parental Choice in Education," November … Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco found 2-1 that the state of Washington was wrong in withholding …

A. Recycling: The Economics of Getting Ready to Do It

… argues, there is nothing new about any of the proposals which are now being offered as the solution to … and jars); metals are at 4%; rubber and leather at 2%; and plastics hold last place at one percent. [69] … pounds of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from 2-liter soft-drink bottles are being recycled each …

Solve the Problem Any Way We Can

… Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study[2]), and the economic fallout from ineffective schools … education tax credits. To those who say such proposals are too extreme, I would respond that in this … American memoir. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Merrill. [2] Up-to-date TIMSS results for fourth- and eighth-graders …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST June 7, 2005

… students to test 'efficient' MEAP system," June 2, 2005 http://www.sooeveningnews.com/articles/2005/06/01/news/news422.txt … Citizen-Patriot, "Schools plan for health centers," June 2, 2005 https://www.mlive.com/news/jacitpat/index.ssf?/base/news-13/111772654687770.xml … https://www.mackinac.org/3683 Michigan Education Report, "Proposal A provided more money, but better management …

Retirement Planning for Social Security

… has fallen to 3-to-1 and is expected to drop to 2-to-1 by 2030. In addition, the Social Security Trust … retirement. Workers who were allowed to invest even 2 percent of their paychecks (as opposed to the 5.26 … and Washington — are also considering opt-out proposals. The Michigan Legislature should adopt a resolution …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST October 31, 2006

… Jackson Citizen Patriot. Evans plans to make his proposal when the contract with the teachers union expires … Options When Schools Commit Academic Fraud," Feb. 2, 2001 https://www.mackinac.org/3315 U.S. DEPARTMENT … http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1161775893110520.xml&coll=2 FURTHER READING: Michigan Education Digest, "GRPS …

Michigan Cannot Afford a Sales Tax on Services

… According to Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who has proposed a 2 percent sales tax on services, the answer is a resounding … the near-term. In fact, if the governor gets her 2 percent now, and if past experience is any guide, … from the state budget. Gov. Granholm’s tax hike proposal comes right from the playbook of the Michigan …

RFPs for Food Services

… Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (see Appendix 2 for links to these). This USDA agency routinely receives … posted these documents on its Web site (see Appendix 2), but they should be reviewed for general purposes … of work, invitations for bids, requests for proposals, contract terms and conditions or other procurement …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST October 13, 2009

… "State to schools: Think outside the classroom," Oct. 2, 2009 COLLEGES SAY EVALUATION UNFAIR DETROIT - … monthly meeting today. SOURCE: Detroit Free Press, "2 teacher prep programs at risk of flunking," Oct. … heated discussion, the board voted 3-3 against a proposal to conduct board elections every other year, …

Under the Weather?

Ailing buildings may not benefit from federal weatherization funds

… years and talks about blower doors in a 2009 proposal, but does not outline aims for performance testing … savings-investment ratio has been re-evaluated from 2:1 to 1:1, meaning that for each dollar spent, there … usual investment in the project is usually around $2 back for every dollar spent." But as Nelson explained, …

Rebutting Gaffney on PA 312 and Binding Arbitration

He gets the name right, aside from that...

… a lot of municipalities are struggling as well. 2. Michigan’s unemployment rate is among the highest … point last September the Legislature confronted a $2 billion gap between income and outlays. The real … proved that the city could not afford the union's proposals. Funny Mr. Gaffney should mention Detroit. Back …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST January 26, 2010

… Policy, "The Universal Tuition Tax Credit: A Proposal to Advance Parental Choice in Education," Nov. … increase in tuition tax credit programs," April 2, 2009 PRESCHOOL REPORTS AT ODDS LANSING, Mich. … News-Herald. The district anticipates taking in $2 million less in revenue this year and $4 million …

A Pair of Republicans Help House Dems Dump Right-to-Work

… Representatives to pass judgment on the bill. On March 2, the Democrat majority that controls the Michigan … Republicans in the House to tie-bar a right-to-work proposal to a bill favored by the Democrat majority running … right-to-work zone amendment HOUSE REPUBLICANS (2) ~Horn ~Rocca  HOUSE DEMOCRATS (63) ~Angerer ~Bauer …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST June 8, 2010

… teachers after contract negotiations stall," June 2, 2010 FURTHER READING: Mackinac Center for Public … which could reduce the district's labor costs by $2 million over five years, according to the Tribune. … Report. The state Senate in January passed a modest proposal to establish tax credits for donations to either …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST September 6, 2011

… boards open to optional teacher privatization,” Sept. 2, 2011 (Subscription required) FURTHER READING: … newspaper, a goal that may or may not be affected by a proposal for mandatory “schools of choice” across Michigan. … Teacher Union Leaders Are 'Disconnected', Sept. 2, 2011 Mackinac Center for Public Policy, “A First …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST February 7, 2012

… to students receiving reduced price lunch,” Feb. 2, 2012 FURTHER READING: Mackinac Center for Public … with defrauding DPS of more than $530,000,” Feb. 2, 2012 FURTHER READING: Michigan Education Report, … funding. The video explains that as a result of Proposal A school funding today is more equal than it …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST August 6, 2013

… financial emergency for Pontiac School District,” Aug. 2, 2013  FURTHER READING: Michigan Capitol Confidential, … from the plant, though it had never paid more than $2 million to the school district.   According to MLive, … week’s MED contained two inaccuracies regarding a proposal to change teacher evaluations. A panel recommended …

Labor's Unfired Shot Heard Round the Country

… pension underfunding. Both unions are most likely gun shy after Michigan’s Proposal 2 — which would have prevented right-to-work and given government unions … curtailed public-sector union privileges in 2011, saving taxpayers more than $2 billion dollars in the first year and a half according to Wisconsin’s McIver …

70 Times Gunshots Fired On School Grounds In Michigan Since 1970

Michigan schools tax, borrow and spend big for security

… the district noted. Of the 142 school bond proposals whose ballot language contained the term “security,” … off in the main office earlier in the year. Feb. 2, 2001: A gunshot was fired from across the street … were slightly injured by shattered glass. Dec. 2, 2002: A 15-year-old student brought a handgun to …

CapCon’s Top 10 Stories Of 2020

COVID-19 dominated the news, but it wasn’t the only topic of great interest

… order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer stated. No. 2 (July 24): Vaccine may be years away; so may be end … gas tax increase she proposed in 2019. But that proposal would not have directed any additional resources … “new cases” rate listed as “medium.” No. 10 (Oct. 2): Michigan Supreme Court takes away Whitmer’s unilateral …

Polls on Michigan’s Right-to-Work Law

… voters who stated they would oppose – a better than 2-1 majority.” The poll was conducted on behalf of … Right-to-Work law. Would you support or oppose a ballot proposal that would reinstitute a Right-to-Work law, which … households support the law by a margin of nearly 2-to-1. November 2022: A poll conducted by SurveyUSA …

Text of the statute that would be overturned

… (a) Subject to subsection (2), issue instructions and promulgate … amendment to the constitution or proposal under the initiative or referendum … chairperson and vice-chairperson. (2) Under the administrative procedures … voter's identity and residence. (2) If an individual complies with … provided in this section. (2) Upon receipt of reliable information …

Endnotes

… r7AJjx (accessed July 23, 2014). 2 “Public Act 349” (State of Michigan, … 28, 2014). 6 MCL § 388.1618(2). 7 “Public Act 349” (State … Public Schools, Dec. 17, 2012), 2, http://goo. gl/94AGDP (accessed July 29, 2014). 12 Ibid., 1-2. 13 Author’s calculations based … “Wyoming Public Schools Initial Proposal to the Kent County Education …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST September 6, 2005

… Teachers' Union, Fueling," Sept. 2, 2005 http://www.forward.com/articles/3900 … hundreds of refugees," Sept. 2, 2005 https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050902/NEWS01/509020339/1002/opinion … have been well-funded since Proposal A passed in 1994," according … gets child safety bills," Sept. 2, 2005 https://www.detroitnews.com/2005/politics/0509/02/B07-300750.htm … them fill in bubbles with a No. 2 pencil on a test like this, you …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST August 23, 2005

… unionized parochial school?", Sept. 2, 2003 https://www.mackinac.org/5680 … collects enough signatures, the proposal outlined in the petition … whether he would bring up the proposal for a vote, told MIRS News … Granholm has criticized the proposal, The News said, because it … The News reported that about 2 percent of American school-aged …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST December 13, 2005

… high school underestimated by $2 million," Dec. 1, 2005 https://www.mlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news-15/1133458030211030.xml?aanews?NEA&coll=2 FURTHER READING: Mackinac Center … Detroit Free Press. The proposal, called the "Legacy Initiative," … board meeting. "Though the proposal is extremely innovative and … communities together, this proposal just does not work for our …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST January 17, 2006

… https://www.mlive.com/news/aanews/index.ssf?/base/news-16/113690764914580.xml&coll=2 FURTHER READING: Michigan Education … District rejected a contract proposal from teachers, according … rejected the latest union proposal, its third since Dec. 22, … Ironwood Daily Globe, "Teacher proposal rejected," Jan. 4, 2006 http://www.ironwooddailyglobe.com/0104iskl.htm … SOURCES: The Detroit News, "2 teens stabbed after school," …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST February 28, 2006

… million. The group backing the proposal says it has enough petition … https://www.mlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news-6/114019083321810.xml?aanews?NEL&coll=2 FURTHER READING: Mackinac Center … additional $19 million, and Flint $2 million. Saginaw, Grand Rapids … a variety of ways to the proposal. Rep. Glenn Steil Jr., R-Grand … available to support the proposal. "Detroit public schools …

The Bills of September - Bills

House Bills 5285 to 5493; Senate Bills 786 to 882

… Knollenberg (R) on September 2, 2009, to allow expedited demolition … Richard LeBlanc (D) on September 2, 2009, to amend Initiated Law … David  Agema (R) on September 2, 2009, to revise references in … David  Agema (R) on September 2, 2009, to amend Initiated Law … 2009, to revise the current Proposal A "pop-up" in which the state …

Endnotes

… 1, 2016, https://perma.cc/D3VY-439V. 2 “Public Opinion Survey: Michigan Roads … (Michigan House Fiscal Agency, Feb. 2007), 2, https://perma.cc/SM64-8LF8. 28 “Michigan … Department of Transportation, Dec. 13, 2017), 2, https://perma.cc/C7PK-WEH8. 44 “Michigan … https://perma.cc/X4JQ-JBU4. 70 James M. Hohman, “Proposal 1 of 2015: An Analysis” (Mackinac …

Michigan From 1990 to the Present

… changed with the passage of Proposal A in 1994. This referendum … tax by 50 cents per pack, Proposal A enabled smugglers to drive … cigarettes worth more than $2 million in unpaid Michigan taxes," … involved the purchase of more than $2 million in illicit cigarettes … https://www.foxnews.com/projects/pdf/Cigarette_smuggling_042408.pdf (accessed Sept. 2, 2008); "The 9/11 Commission …

Endnotes

1  “Ballot Language of Proposal 12-5,” (Michigan Secretary of … (accessed October 19, 2012). 2  Mich Const 1963, Art 9, § 3. … (U.S. Census Bureau, 2011), 2, http://goo.gl/TpY9k (accessed … M. Braun, “An Analysis of Proposal 5: The ‘K-16’ Michigan Ballot … Center for Public Policy, Feb. 2, 2012), https://www.mackinac.org/16407 …

Appendix A: Excerpts from “A School Privatization Primer”

… other ways with the transition? 2.    Visit Other Districts More … vendors that have submitted a proposal to a district will typically … District Contracting Project Jan. 2 RFP sent to prospective bidders … Deadline for submitting proposals — bid opening (specify time) Feb. 7 Evaluation of proposals and recommendation Feb. …

Bibliography of Stephen P. Dresch

… of the U.S.S.R., Moscow), No. 2, 1990. Myopia, Emmetropia or … Resources Policy, vol. 16, no. 2, June 1990. Chapters in books: … Student Loan Programs and Proposals. In Howard P. Tuckman and … Public Policy Analysis, vol. 2. New York: Academic Press, 1980. … Journal, September 27, 1992. Proposal C Would Cut and Cap States …

Property Taxes and Home Values Deserve Closer Scrutiny

… example calculations in Graphic 2).[xvii][34] Thus, in areas where … from year to year. Graphic 2: Taxable Value Example Calculations … Midland County     Section 2: Determination of Tax Rate Once … percent, whichever is less (Graphic 2 in that section shows how taxable … 1993,[xxxv] prior to the passage of Proposal A.[xxxvi] In other words, …

Introduction

… since 1993, the year before Proposal A passed, from 10.7 percent … revenue enhancements exceed $2 billion.  Most complaints leveled against the proposals in this study will fit into … subsidies, will oppose the proposal on the basis that it will … Note On Terminology Each proposal within this analysis contains …

Introduction (March, 2003)

… since 1993, the year before Proposal A passed, from 10.7 percent … revenue enhancements exceed $2 billion. Most complaints leveled against the proposals in this study will fit into … subsidies, will oppose the proposal on the basis that it will … Note On Terminology Each proposal within this analysis contains …

The Foundation Allowance: General Education (continued)

… per-general-pupil difference results from Proposal A, which allows Lamphere … not fit the criteria for Case 2 below, its 20j supplement is … does not qualify under Case 2 (see below), which requires that … 2,336.79 = $413,611.83. Case 2. The second calculation is applied … the second criterion in Case 2 — i.e., the district’s per-general-pupil …

Recommendations

… cut the city's total cost by $2 million. Flint's city unions … tax rates of 3% on residents, 2% on corporations, and 1.5% on … the 1981 tax hike¾from 3 to 2% on residents and from 1.5 to … to specific development proposals. Accordingly, the city needs … groundwater used for drinking and 2) they are kept away from people. …

Tax-Credits in Theory and Practice

… tax credit programs and proposals are for non-refundable credits.[43] … hereafter as SGOs) Age of program 2 years Scholarship Size Variable. … [http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=003500050HArt%2E+2&ActID=577 &ChapAct=35%A0ILCS%A05%2F … (November 2003) Age of program 2 Credit Size There is no limit … XIV, Chapter 220.187, Sections 2 and 3. Obtained online at: [http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/ …

The True Costs of EPA Global Warming Regulation

… Chief among the legislative proposals in 2008 was S. 2191, the … $1.7 to $4.8 trillion by 2030.[2] At the time of the debate, gasoline … 2015 through 2026 (see Graphic 2). Note that these are net job … https://www.heritage.org/Research/EnergyandEnvironment/cda08-10.cfm. [2] William W. Beach et al., "The … Backgrounder No. 2140, June 2, 2008, pp. 6-9, at https://www.heritage.org/Research/EnergyandEnvironment/bg2140.cfm. …

Eliminate the State’s “Seat-Time Requirement” for Online Courses

… Department of Education, 2010), 2, goo.gl/8Q3YN (accessed Jan. … Department of Education, 2010), 1-2, goo.gl/8Q3YN (accessed Jan. … Department of Education, 2010), 2, goo.gl/70Fuf (accessed Jan. … 1. [82] Ibid. [83] Ibid., 2. [84] MCL § 388.1606(4). [85] … “Memorandum: Project Reimagine Proposal Guidelines” (Michigan Department …

Local Property Taxes by Type

… 1993,[xxxv] prior to the passage of Proposal A.[xxxvi] In other words, … that Michigan voters passed Proposal A. These districts have been … receive at least as much under Proposal A as it did before Proposal A (an additional provision … 141.2303(8). [xlv] MCL § 380.1351(2). The district’s current debt …

The Goal of Reaching Consensus

… all the possible ideas and proposals on school choice that could … forge a consensus on the best proposal and promote that one. But … for example). So a choice proposal that might be a real possibility … needs and shared ideals? And 2) What is the closest approximation … Reasons not to Forge a Consensus 2 – G.C. GC: Having seen what …

Are Michigan Citizens Undertaxed?

… Stabilization Fund. Even after accounting for Proposal A's shift of funding to the state, per student … General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) budget is up $2 billion, or nearly 25 percent, over its level of … only legislator to vote "no" on every budget proposal that increased GF/GP spending faster than inflation. …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST April 1, 2003

… Holmes Norton's statement calling the Cafritz's proposal "unprincipled." But the Post, coming to Cafritz' … alternatives," as justification for Cafritz' proposal. "With a federally funded voucher program," … Teachers' Education Association (MTEA) is spending $2 million to knock him and four others off the school …

Coping with Keller

… concerning the regulation and discipline of attorneys; 2) matters relating to the improvement of the functioning … Representative Assembly, in April and June, 1993, the proposals were debated. Those opposed to adopting the … overwhelming majority" of the Assembly approved the proposal to abandon Keller lobbying and to seek an order …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST October 7, 2003

… the anger and hostility that has greeted our proposal," said Thompson in a prepared statement. The … curriculum. In July, the House approved the proposal by one vote, only after trimming down the major … pitches paying 'super teachers' up to $100,000," Oct. 2, 2003 http://www.startribune.com/stories/1592/4129828.html …

III. Market Development

… that do not receive the tax advantages offered; and 2) Officials can’t prove that the development they … Michigan. Savings: $630,000. Governor Granholm’s 2005 proposal increases the gross appropriation to $630,500. … involvement. Savings: $60,000. Governor Granholm’s 2005 proposal leaves this appropriation unchanged over the …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST May 25, 2004

… increase would bring the total cigarette tax to $2 a pack, making Michigan's the highest in the nation. … INTEREST RATES WASHINGTON, D.C. — Under a new proposal, students participating in federal student loan … 8.25 percent. SOURCES: Lansing State Journal, "Proposal would sharply increase interest on student loan …

Teach the teachers, test the students

A review of “There Are No Shortcuts,” by Rafe Esquith, and “The $100,000 Teacher” by Brian Crosby

… unions, suggesting interesting ways to finance his proposal without increasing taxes, and taking his teacher … knowledge is worth more than general knowledge; (2) Pay more to teachers in high-demand fields such … experience and earns $100,000. Parts of his proposal have merit. Differentiated pay for teachers makes …

School Choice in the Empire State

… issue, we often monitor and comment on tax credit proposals in other states. The following piece is an analysis … eligible for credits under this bill. The second proposal, sponsored by Sen. Martin Golden, a Republican, … only as needed to ensure universal access (see No. 2) Freedom for educators from conformity-inducing …

Support the Arts: Just Don’t Use Other People’s Money

… underscores the importance of art being 1) subjective and 2) a function of civil society, free association, private … February, state Sen. Shirley Johnson introduced a proposal to impose a 5 percent excise tax on various entertainment … thesis of the essay was about Sen. Johnson’s proposal, not about the Ann Arbor Film Festival per se, …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST September 5, 2006

… Education Digest, "Holton staffers drop MESSA," May 2, 2006 https://www.educationreport.org/7696 Michigan … Kalamazoo area have voiced their concerns about Proposal 5, a November ballot measure that asks taxpayers … than enough revenue for the Legislature to und Proposal 5 without cutting other services," he told The …

Michigan Privatization Digest - April 30, 2008

… $3 million," Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle, April 2, 2008 "School support workers going private," The … contracting. The school board approved a request for proposals in February, and will decide at the board’s May … reported. The district sent out its request for proposals in September and is currently reviewing the bids, …

As The Water Rises ... (25 tax hikes in one day!)

… is a bit of a stretch, since it ignores almost $2 billion in federal "stimulus" money included in the … of scurrying in the form of new tax increase proposals. On just one day last week, Michigan legislators … Year 2009-2010. Note: This would accommodate proposals to adopt a budget that includes no taxes before …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST October 18, 2011

… wants NCLB waiver, calls goals unreasonable,” Aug. 2, 2011 State Board Divided on Charters, Panel OKs … The Inquirer. In related news, the governor’s proposal would lift the $75 million cap on the Educational … state school board association said that the proposals would harm conventional public schools in Pennsylvania, …

How Taxpayers Are Funding Political Lobbying

Tri-County Alliance operates as a front for school districts political lobbying efforts

… gave our kids in 2011." The governor's budget proposal at the time added about 2 percent to the school aid fund. And there was not … asking how they determined that Legislature proposals would "again cut funding" for districts was not …

The Corporate Welfare Lady Protests Too Much

Evidence shows subsidy efforts are ineffective

… is a misnomer. It should instead be called “MEGA 2: Subsidies for Large Conglomerates.” That’s because … testified in favor of Good Jobs, then just a proposal, had apparently been part of past MEGA deals. … related to the subject matter, not the statute or proposal, respectively.) MEGA Statute: “The local governmental …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST February 8, 2005

… to be corrected," he said. "This (proposal) doesn't correct that problem." … Superintendent Michael Shibler suggested the proposal was not meaningful, telling The Press, … News, "Feds expose bogus degrees," Feb. 2, 2005 https://www.detroitnews.com/2005/schools/0502/02/A02-77557.htm … News, "Ex-schools chief convicted," Feb. 2, 2005 https://www.detroitnews.com/2005/schools/0502/03/C01-77364.htm …

Smuggled Smokes: California Closes in on New York

… with the most smuggling to take the No. 2 position overall — only behind perennial … here.) While the Golden State is No. 2 in our rankings, it is No. 1 in the … already done this for six active proposals in five states. Legislation has … included in her most recent budget proposal (released in January) a 25-cent increase …

Appendix E: A Brief History of State Economic Development

… programs in the United States.[2] He reports that by 1844, the … development department. His proposal would eventually become Public … of borrowing an additional $2 billion to invest in research … advanced manufacturing. Her proposal also echoes the goals of … likewise reminiscent of a proposal by Gov. Blanchard. In 1983, …

A Brief History of State Economic Development

… programs in the United States.[2] He reports that by 1844, the … development department. His proposal would eventually become Public … of borrowing an additional $2 billion to invest in research … advanced manufacturing. Her proposal also echoes the goals of … likewise reminiscent of a proposal by Gov. Blanchard. In 1983, …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST April 9, 2002

… "Charter Schools Don't Need More Bureaucracy," Apr. 2, 2002 https://www.detroitnews.com/2002/editorial/0204/02/a06-454572.htm … education plan, which Kennedy helped develop, the new proposal would subject local programs to rigorous evaluation … During the past two years, auditors uncovered nearly $2 million in missing or misspent money during a sweeping …

The Economic Effects of the Minimum Wage

… recipients of the pay raises demanded under this proposal are at least as likely, if not more likely, to … than 1,000 per year, or less than 20 hours a week.[2] Consequently, the value of a minimum wage increase … using the March 2003 Current Population Survey. [2] Robert Rector and Rea Hederman, "The Role of Parental …

Around the State - Introductory Report

… Vote OWOSSO — The Owosso Township Board voted 5-2 in late August to contract out for ambulance service. … of which implored the board not to adopt the proposal. The argument in favor of privatization ultimately … reported in August that the local school board voted 5-2 to contract with Grand Rapids Building Services for …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST July 3, 2007

… increase racial diversity on campus. In November 2006, voters passed Proposal 2, a constitutional amendment to restrict the use of gender and race in … https://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070629/SCHOOLS/706290417/1026 Coulson, Andrew, "Beyond 'Brown'," The New York Post, July 2, 2007 http://www.nypost.com/seven/07022007/postopinion/opedcolumnists/ beyond_brown_opedcolumnists_andrew_j__coulson.htm?page=0 …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST October 30, 2007

… Costs," in "The Universal Tuition Tax Credit: A proposal to Advance Parental Choice in Education," Nov. … with the district's support staff that included a 2 percent pay increase and a switch in insurance from … education voted unanimously to grant teachers a 2 percent pay increase for two years, while also making …

Michigan’s Deer Herd Flourishes While Hunters’ Numbers Decline

… proportion of Michigan residents who purchase one.[2] Michigan is not unique in its loss of hunters. … late September is also scheduled each year. A proposal to double the cost of a deer license within three … Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources, October 2006. [2] Ibid. [3] Ibid. [4] Ibid. [5] Ibid. [6] Sargent, …

MEA Advocates Deceptive High Pressure Tactics Against School Board Members

… harried and fatigued, keep negotiations going until 2 o’clock or 3 o’clock in the morning. Wear down the … harried and fatigued, keep negotiations going until 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning. Wear down the board physically … ask questions. Review the legal language of a proposal and ask for the board’s reaction and don’t be …

Endnotes

… https://www.mackinac.org/10911 (accessed Feb. 10, 2011). 2  Smith v. Arkansas Highway Employees, 441 U. S. 463 … (Citizens Research Council of Michigan, 1987), 1-2, http://www.mml.org/advocacy/pa312/publications/crc_report-pa312.pdf … https://www.mackinac.org/8326 (accessed Feb. 10, 2001); Paul Kersey, “Proposal 3: Establishing a Constitutional Requirement …

School District Admits 'Big Mistake' Over 'Get Rid of Snyder' Phone Alert

District apologizes for robocall that may violate state campaign finance act

… electronic mail system, for (1) political activities, (2) political fund-raising, (3) campaigning for office … providing his or her own personal volunteer services. (2) A person who knowingly violates this section is … favorable statements from schools about ballot proposals do not break election law by expressly advocating …

C. Choice as a Paradigm Shift: Detroit Leads the Way

… allowing teachers to design and submit proposals for new schools; promotes school-level … Letters of Intent which amount to proposals for innovative new schools of choice. … likelihood of success. Teachers whose proposals receive initial approval are given … amendment added to Article VIII, Section 2 of the Michigan Constitution in 1970 …