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Granholm Touted Failed Companies in Bid for Federal Energy Job

WikiLeaks memo cites flops as proof of her leadership

October 20, 2016

Michigan Spends Hundreds of Millions Supporting Private Schools

But liberal commentator believes small amount added this year is 'clearly unconstitutional'

October 12, 2016

State Takes Minnow-Bite From City’s Budget, Lobbyist Cries 'Shark'

Media outlet follows their lead

October 11, 2016

Progress Michigan Hits Road With False School 'Cuts' Claims

Respect for the facts still matters

September 27, 2016

Note to Hillary Clinton: Right-to-Work Laws Are Very Popular

Democratic candidate asks ‘why aren’t I 50 points ahead’ because of union issue

September 22, 2016

We Verify Teachers Union Pay Claims, You Choose Whether to Trust Them

Union president’s compensation storylines often don’t hold water

September 20, 2016

Union Claims Experienced Teachers Make Less Than $30K; They Don't

Benton Harbor teacher pay below average, but apparently not low enough for union rhetoric

September 19, 2016

Michigan Class Sizes Hard to Find, So Public Radio Reports Opinions

The facts are available, but not easy to collect

September 17, 2016

Wild West: What Education Establishment Calls Parents Choosing Their Kids’ School

Poor performing school districts unused to having competition

September 8, 2016

Troubling Lack of Student Test Progress Deserves Candor, Not Spin

September 1, 2016

State Ed Chief: Opening School Near Another One is 'Wasteful'

August 30, 2016

This Fall Will Be the First Time There are Fewer Charter Schools

'Flood' of charters claim doesn't hold water

August 29, 2016

Labor's Voices Sound More False Notes On Teacher Pay

A regular 16-year teacher in this St. Clair County district gets $62,940 to $71,915

August 19, 2016

Hard to Find: 'Teachers On Food Stamps'

A first-year teacher would need three or more dependents to qualify

August 18, 2016

When Was Flint 'Run Like a Business'?

'Never waste a crisis' becomes rewriting history

August 16, 2016

Hoping Against History: Clinton Calls for Millions of Clean Energy Jobs

There are very few 'clean energy' jobs

August 13, 2016

Post-Bankruptcy Detroit Hasn't A Clue How Much Comp Time It Owes Employees

'Antiquated' payroll system's update two years overdue

August 11, 2016

After Billions in Subsidies, Just 918 Michigan Car Battery Jobs

In 2010, Granholm predicted 62,000 jobs

July 30, 2016

Children Poisoned by Lead Shouldn't Be Turned Into A Limerick

Granholm trivializes Flint water crisis with tasteless demagoguery

July 28, 2016

Not in a Box, Not With a Fox; GOP Didn't Cut School Funding

Granholm blames Republicans for faux cuts to schools in Seuss-style poem

July 27, 2016

Trust Parents or Political Appointees to Choose Best School for Kids?

Children come first

July 23, 2016

No Conspiracy Behind Cheap Gas Prices, Just Good Old Supply and Demand

Thank the frackers when filling up

July 18, 2016

Party In Crony Capitalism Revolt Holds Convention at Government-Owned Hotel

But some Michigan GOP delegates may feel right at home

July 16, 2016

Mark Ruffalo Wants Government to Defund the Police — But Fund His Films

'Hulk' star has appeared in many taxpayer subsidized movies

July 16, 2016

Mr. Dem House Leader, You're Still Not Entitled to Your Own Facts

No 'unfettered' charter school expansion; no school 'funding cuts'

July 11, 2016

School Funding Is Complicated: One Part Goes Down But Total Goes Up

State's foundation grant to Ann Arbor goes down, but aid per pupil goes up

July 5, 2016

More Mythical School Funding Cuts Reported

But even with no cuts, school boards face big challenges

June 29, 2016

School Budgets Stressed Alright — But Not From Mythical State ‘Cuts’

Watch the skyrocketing pension expenses

June 22, 2016

Not So Fast ... Dems Don't Get That School Spending is Up

There they go again

June 15, 2016

You're Wrong, Senator: Many Detroit Teachers Do Earn More Than You

June 10, 2016

Need A Microscope to Find the Corporate Welfare Jobs in Michigan's Economy

Press releases roar, subsidies bring forth a mouse

June 9, 2016

Dear Teachers: Here's Why Your Salary Isn't Higher

It's the pension costs

June 7, 2016

Here's How Much More Money Detroit Public Schools Has Received Over the Years

May 30, 2016

Thousands of Detroit Parents Vote With Their Feet for School Choice

Interest groups are trying to block their choices

May 28, 2016

School Districts Receiving More and Spending More

Schools have got more money per pupil for years, but costs squeeze

May 24, 2016

Teaching Jobs Still Getting Plenty of Applicants

82 applicants for one job

May 21, 2016

Yes They Are: National Magazine Says Poor Detroit Charter Schools Not Closed

Academically failing district schools a different story

May 16, 2016

Teaching 'Hard' - Yes, 'Underappreciated' - Maybe, but 'Underpaid' a Stretch

A solid career choice for those who can

May 11, 2016

The Right Way to Analyze Teacher Salaries in Michigan

May 10, 2016

Detroit Schools Do Not Have 'Low Pay' or 'Crowded Classes'

And if supplies are short, recent corruption charges may explain why

May 7, 2016

Late-night TV Misinforms on Teacher Salaries

May 6, 2016

Prof’s Theory: Six-Figure DPS Staff 'Thought They Deserved' Kickbacks

May 4, 2016

DPS Sickout Teacher Lowballs Salary in Newspaper Story

May 3, 2016

Michigan Budget on Course for $7 Billion Rise Under Republicans

From $47.6 billion in 2011 to $55 billion

April 30, 2016

Michigan budget, state budget

Detroit Schools 'Misplace' $30 Million from Feds for Pensions

Retirement costs have skyrocketed while the number of employees was halved

April 27, 2016

State of Michigan Employees Averaged 10 Sick Days Last Year

April 25, 2016

'Level' Playing Field for Detroit Charter Schools?

'You keep using that word, I do not think it means what you think it means'

April 19, 2016

Government Has Probably Made You A Tax Cheat

'When there aren't enough criminals, one makes them'

April 16, 2016

Which Firms To Get $1 Billion from State Taxpayers? None of Your Business

Never mind that the law requires disclosure

April 15, 2016

MSU Prof Calls Republicans 'Dying White People,' Receives Raises

April 13, 2016

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