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Bipartisan Senate Panel To Investigate Possible MEA Right-to-Work Violations

Teacher: '[Since dropping union] I have been subjected to intimidation, bullying and even threats to ruin my credit rating'

… hear the testimony." Susan Bank, a former principal and current … Michigan students for 39 years," Bank said. "During that time, I … and the committee members," Bank said. Sen. Brandenburg told … because it is the 'law of the land,' they have to accept Freedom to Work as the 'law of the land,' " Sen. Brandenburg said. …

Seven Environmental Challenges Facing Michigan

An Assessment of Environmental Conditions in Michigan

… empirical data, whether it be in land, air or water will conclusively … examine them. Let’s talk about land quality. I think that’s an issue we sometimes hear as "land use." Again, perception is … Less than 10 percent. And yet land-use issues are constantly used … establishing new wetland areas, or "banks," in advance of anticipated …

The Mississippi River

… businesses that grew up along its banks have contributed to the water pollution … millions of residents who live by its banks, the Mississippi supplies water for … Mississippi River tributary) flows through land that is 92-percent agricultural, and 50,000 households on the banks of the river have inadequate sewage …

I'm Just a BIll

… elections. SENATE BILL 8 (Ban Wal-Mart bank) Introduced by state Sen. John Gleason, … proposes to revise the status of certain banks in Michigan statute (specifically, … prohibit Wal-Mart from using its own bank or ILC to process credit card transactions … foreclosure of a residential mortgage or land contract for one year if the borrower …

New Bills on Guns, Garbage, Farm Weddings and More

Michigan Votes looks at some recently introduced bills

… barn or other facilities located on land zoned for agricultural purposes as … at this time. House Bill 5949: Let banks hold back suspected financial abuse … by Rep. Peter Lucido (R), to allow bank and financial institution officials … would expire in 15 days unless the bank determines the disbursement is legitimate, …

Detroit Fails To Collect 20 Percent of Property Taxes Owed

Other cities routinely collect 100 percent or close to it, but 'things aren’t normal in Detroit yet'

… billion. Detroit’s property tax collection rate is not affected by parcels of land owned by the city’s land bank or by residents who are given an exemption from paying due to hardship. …

Aug. 27 Michigan Legislature Roll Call Report

… housing project tax breaks, passed in the House (85 to 14) To exempt housing projects receiving state or federal subsidies and on property sold by a "land bank fast track authority" from the (discounted) property tax imposed on such property.  Complete Roll Call Vote Tally House Bill 6086, Appropriate …

Michigan data privacy legislation exempts governments

Government services could gain an advantage over private businesses

… requirements,” he said. Examples of government-run enterprises that compete with local businesses include internet service providers, electric utilities and land banks. Senate Bill 659 is in the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.

State of Crisis

… federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program, the Land Bank and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority … into productive assets. In the year ahead, the land bank will offer property for free to any business … energy jobs in Michigan. This year, the State Land Bank will partner with local governments to assemble …

At Times Legislation Just Disappears

… transparency issue while all of that is going on. A second example could be the land bank bills, which are in the House Local Government Committee. This legislation … standing in court and a grievance process for those who argue that some land banks are circumventing the intent of current law. Don't be surprised if these …

Interview with Josh Beckett, Mackinac Center Supporter

… find out about the Mackinac Center? Beckett: We have been fighting the land bank in our area. We believe it’s wrong for the government to be able to seize … place. We found out that the Mackinac Center had written quite a bit on land banks, and that’s how we got connected with the organization. We love the work …

Dog-Fight Dogs, Obamacare, Financial Exploitation, Multi-Lingual State Websites

August 18, 2017 MichiganVotes weekly roll call report

… to committee, no further action at this time. Senate Bill 422: Give “land banks” a social welfare mission Introduced by Sen. Ian Conyers (D), to expand the mission of government “land banks” to also include making homes available for disabled veterans. These …

A Roundup of Corporate Welfare Bills

This week's MichiganVotes Roll Call Report

… action at this time. House Bill 4423: Let more municipalities incur “land bank” debt Introduced by Rep. David LaGrand (D), to expand the municipalities … debt related to their buying and selling properties in a government “land bank fast track authority.” Referred to committee, no further action at this …

Michigan Supreme Court Ruling on “Beachwalking” Erodes Property Rights

… defined as “the point on the bank or shore up to which the presence … Great Lakes fluctuate.” Thus, land “not immediately and presently … private parties from using land under the water in a manner … commerce or fishing. The submerged land that was thus protected included … day, significant amounts of land are exposed, only to be covered …

Detroit Farm Offers Second Chance to Ex-offenders

… abandoned factories, with unused land around them. One endeavor, however, is putting some of that land to use, harvesting food for … city has the same amount of land available for farming. The … citizen is almost guaranteed to land back in prison. So, it’s critical … assistance in setting up a bank account and transportation …

Michigan Legislature Can Pursue Free-Market Agenda

… licensing requirements that serve as barriers for small business creation. Embrace emerging ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. Prevent county land banks from acting as development companies that cherry pick prime properties. These proposals represent a solid free-market agenda. Accomplishing a large …

Beach Affront

… high-water mark as "the point on the bank or shore up to which the presence and … essence, Ohio claimed ownership over all land from the high-water mark to the water, … interest in any privately owned dry land. In making this decision, the Ohio … compensation. Thus, when a farmer loses his land for a new highway, compensation is …

IV. The Tragedy of the Commons

… case of commonly owned grazing land. If a single cattle herder … With commonly owned grazing land, no single herder can reap … self-interest to overgraze the land, even though in the long run … environmental stewards of their own land. Indeed, much of what we know … Administration and the World Bank. The results of some of these …

Cities Which Choose Death

… gins, warehouses, a hotel, a bank, and several general stores. … largest general store and the bank. He built the only church that … moved away. With him went the bank and the general store. With … erosion, the farmers allowed their land to return to forest. Advances … Michigan, is on the northern bank of the St. Joseph River where …

Confronting Urban Sprawl: How Cities and Suburbs Can Both Win

… each other. A 1992 study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia analyzed 28 large metropolitan … arrest urban decline, actions could include, the Bank advises, the "elimination of large differences … lifestyle choices such as family demand for more land away from congested urban areas. Interfering with …