The $20 million competition Gov. Rick Snyder proposed in his 2018 budget recommendation is modeled after a similar program in 2015 for community colleges that his administration said led to 91 new or expanded career-tech programs at 18 schools.
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For military spouses, a needed break; for Legislature, a call to act
WHEN DADDY (AND MOMMY) COME MARCHING HOME: Military service is hard on soldiers’ families, too. So why are bills to give soldiers’ spouses leave time from work languishing in the Michigan legislature? (Photo by the National Guard; used under Creative Commons license) I really wanted to tell a story this time, a sad one. The […]
Posted inGuest Commentary
With tough decisions, GOP lawmakers put Michigan on path for better future
DOING GOOD WORK: House Speaker Jase Bolger applauds a colleague in the Michigan House. The Republican from Marshall argues that the GOP majorities in the Legislature have been making tough decisions that will result in a better future for Michigan. (courtesy photo/Mlive.com) Why won’t politicians tackle tough issues? Why won’t the Legislature look long-term? […]
Posted inGuest Commentary
Republicans hold the wheel, are driving Michigan into the ditch
WRONG WAY: The Republican majorities in the Legislature have enacted policies that harm Michigan families, schoolchildren and workers, argues House Democratic leader Tim Greimel. (courtesy photo/Michigan House Democrats) Republicans hold an absolute monopoly on power in the state of Michigan. With majorities in the House and Senate and with a Republican in the governor’s office, […]
Posted inPeter Luke: Eye on the Capitol
Snyder needs to tell Legislature that budget is far from finished
Peter Luke was a Lansing correspondent for Booth Newspapers for nearly 25 years, writing a weekly column for most of that time with a concentration on budget, tax and economic development policy issues. He is a graduate of Central Michigan University. A governor working in a politically divided government often has no choice but to […]
Posted inBusiness Watch
Labor belabored: MEA losing members, losing fights. Will it lose its grip?
(Bridge illustration/A.J. Jones) Michigan’s largest teachers union is struggling to keep a toehold as change-minded foes with growing momentum seek to topple the MEA — one of the state’s traditional political giants. The 152,000-member union’s finances are deteriorating. Its growth strategy is uncertain. And it faces an unrelenting political offensive by opponents who see the […]
Posted inMichigan Government
Research: Politicians have little idea what voters are thinking
Politicians aren’t particularly adept at knowing the views of their own constituents – and conservative politicians are the least adept of the bunch. Those are some of the major findings of a recently released research paper co-authored by a graduate student at the University of Michigan. Chris Skovron, of U-M’s Department of Political Science, along […]
Posted inPeter Luke: Eye on the Capitol
Legislative Republicans worry more about ’14 primaries than in helping Snyder lead
Peter Luke was a Lansing correspondent for Booth Newspapers for nearly 25 years, writing a weekly column for most of that time with a concentration on budget, tax and economic development policy issues. He is a graduate of Central Michigan University. When they hit the House floor for a vote this month, it appears doubtful […]
Posted inMichigan Government
Bridge survey finds big support for easier absentee voting, yet legislation lags
Michigan has plenty of people who commit a crime come election time. They aren’t trying to vote twice, or do anything to improperly tilt the results of an election. They simply want to vote at their convenience. But in Michigan, convenience is something meant for only a select group of voters: the elderly, the disabled, […]
Posted inGuest Commentary
Guest column: Medicaid expansion is good for Michigan small businesses
By Rob Fowler/SBAM The Small Business Association of Michigan supports the broadening of eligibility criteria to participate in the Medicaid program so that people under 138 percent of the poverty level can be covered. SBAM may be considered a surprising voice in support of this effort. However, I’ve been at the intersection of small business […]
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