— Mon, 12/16/2019 - 11:40am
On the left
- Two More Ex-Lawmakers Join Suit to Dump Term Limits An article in Michigan Advance yields details on a lawsuit aimed at ending term limits in Michigan.
- 'Hunger-Free Student Bill of Rights' Bill Introduced in Michigan Senate An article in Michigan Advance discusses a recently introduced bill that would make sure that lower-income pupils have lunch during the school day.
- Michigan has 300+ clean energy businesses, regulatory changes could spur more An article in Michigan Advance reviews an Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC), a Midwest multidisciplinary group, report that highlights Michigan’s progress in adopting renewable energy.
Down the middle
- A Guide to Michigan's 2020 Census: Jobs, Scams, Citizen Issues A Bridge Magazine article offers details about the upcoming 2020 Census in Michigan
- Retirement must be factored in with considering teacher salaries A Bridge Magazine article discusses the need to prioritize retirement and competitive salaries for school personnel.
- Read by Grade 3 law doesn’t hurt kids – it’s offering a lifeline A Bridge Magazine guest commentary on “Read by Grade 3” legislation describes the new requirements as essential for student learners.
On the right
- State School Aid Deal Fits Decade Long Upward Trend An article published in the Mackinaw Center for Public Policy discusses negotiations over the Michigan School Aid budget.
- Dangers of the Regulatory State: Overly Precise Rules A Michigan Capitol Confidential commentary warns of the dangers of putting the responsibility for defining rules in the hands of administrative agencies. Rules can become overly precise, the commentary said.
- Licensure Mandates Cost Michigan Jobs And Millions In State Revenue A Michigan Capitol Confidential commentary offers data to show occupational licensing can limit job opportunities and cost the state tax revenue.
