Rick Snyder’s attorneys argue that “neglecting a city is not a crime.” That should scare all of us.
Jim Ananich
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
Opinion | This Labor Day, let’s get workers the overtime pay they deserve
It’s time to bolster the forgotten middle class by finally expanding overtime eligibility here in Michigan.
Pass Flint authority to ensure water funds used effectively
State Sen. Jim Ananich, D-Flint, argues for more urgency on the part of government in helping Flint residents gain the benefits of relief effort
College affordability will shape Michigan’s future economy
Bipartisan legislation in Lansing can help lessen the debt for Michigan college graduates
Middle-class families need a fairer tax system to get ahead
A graduated income tax would give working families a toehold, and make the wealthiest pay more, say two Michigan state senators.
Michigan could lead on making voting easier, but no movement in Lansing
Why is turnout so low in non-presidential elections? Some simple reforms could make it easier to cast a ballot, and make the state’s voter participation close the gap with registration.
As Michigan recovers, don’t forget jobs and the jobless
Sen. Jim Ananich Last week, when the number-crunchers in Lansing were debating how much “extra” money might be in the state coffers next year and what to do with it, I didn’t hear nearly enough about how we can make sure we keep the focus on jobs and those who have been unemployed through no […]
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