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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 …