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Governor Snyder Proposes Increased Funding For Education In Budget

Matt Milhouse — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:54:46 +0000

knittymarie, flickr Governor Snyder unveiled a $48.2 billion 2012-2013 budget this morning. The budget includes a 1% increase to K-12 funding and a 3% increase for community colleges and universities. Some of the money tied to the increase in education funding comes with conditions. WZZM.com reports: Much of the additional money is set aside for [...]

Michigan Beaches May Go Smoke-Free

Matt Milhouse — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:14:30 +0000

While in Grand Rapids this week, Governor Rick Snyder introduced the Health and Wellness plan. One part of this plan is to give the DNR the power to make state beaches smoke free.

The need to improve overall health and the desire keep our beaches clean were both cited as reasons to go smoke-free at Michigan owned and operated beaches.

Michigan Education Association Joins Recall Efforts

Matt Milhouse — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:31:08 +0000

The Michigan Education Association has officially joined efforts to recall many of the Michigan lawmakers who are supporting the new teacher tenure laws. The MEA has called the new laws, which await Governor Rick Snyder’s signature, the “tipping point” and the reason they are now joining the recall efforts. Freep.com summarizes a few of the changes the laws would [...]

Michigan Motorcyle Helmet Laws To Be Repealed?

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:38:42 +0000

There are many arguments for and against helmet laws. There are safety concerns. There are liability concerns. There are those who say that it is a bikers’ right to choose. Michigan’s law currently requires all riders to wear a helmet, but that may be about to change. Mlive.com reports: Two bills repealing the state’s helmet law have [...]

Governor Snyder Wants You To Tell Him What To Do

jerry — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:38:04 +0000

In tonight’s State Of The State address, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder will ask us to provide our input on the state’s future by taking an online survey at the state’s website, michigan.gov. Without starting another useless political argument on the internet, what do you think needs the most attention in Michigan?