After study ranks Michigan high for corruptibility potential, lawmakers push ethics reforms - but it gets political | MLive.com
A Democratic-led ballot proposal to require disclosure of political spending and lobbying by corporations within 24 hours was postponed after Republicans called it hypocritical for not including unions.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Tragic death of Ravenna teens sparks new bus safety legislation called "Privacky Law"
Tragic death of Ravenna teens sparks new bus safety legislation called "Privacky Law" | MLive.com
State Rep. Holly Hughes, R-Montague, has introduced House Bills 5453 and 5507, together known as "Privacky Law," which would require new buses be equipped with enhanced rear lighting and rear guards on the top and bottom of school buses
State Rep. Holly Hughes, R-Montague, has introduced House Bills 5453 and 5507, together known as "Privacky Law," which would require new buses be equipped with enhanced rear lighting and rear guards on the top and bottom of school buses
Man assaulted at gunpoint by two Oceana County brothers during grill dispute
Man assaulted at gunpoint by two Oceana County brothers during grill dispute | MLive.com
The victim told authorities that he was trying to retrieve his charcoal grill from the brothers when the assault occurred.
The victim had a friend drive him over to the brothers home and that driver was threatened with a gun as well, Mast said.
Grills don't kill people, people do!
The victim told authorities that he was trying to retrieve his charcoal grill from the brothers when the assault occurred.
The victim had a friend drive him over to the brothers home and that driver was threatened with a gun as well, Mast said.
Grills don't kill people, people do!
Muskegon County to seek potential sites for consolidated job-training center
Muskegon County to seek potential sites for consolidated job-training center | MLive.com
Andrew Stone, director of the county’s Department of Employment and Training, described the consolidation plan to county commissioners last month during a planning session.
County officials estimate the plan would save $1.3 million that could be used for the new or existing facility and to train more workers.
.....County officials claim the consolidation plan will serve the community better by streamlining the workforce-development services and making operations more cost effective by eliminating service duplication.
No mention of how many (ANY) jobs created by these $millions.
And no questions asked by our county commissioners.
Business as usual here in Muskegon.
Andrew Stone, director of the county’s Department of Employment and Training, described the consolidation plan to county commissioners last month during a planning session.
County officials estimate the plan would save $1.3 million that could be used for the new or existing facility and to train more workers.
.....County officials claim the consolidation plan will serve the community better by streamlining the workforce-development services and making operations more cost effective by eliminating service duplication.
No mention of how many (ANY) jobs created by these $millions.
And no questions asked by our county commissioners.
Business as usual here in Muskegon.
Clayton Hardiman: Has the 'hoodie' joined the list of 'thou shalt nots' for black youth?
Clayton Hardiman: Has the 'hoodie' joined the list of 'thou shalt nots' for black youth?
If there is any hope to be found in this tragedy, it is the power of the human voice. People have raised their voices, through petition and protest, and have made themselves heard. A federal civil rights investigation has been opened into the shooting, and it has been reported that a grand jury will be opened to consider evidence in the case.
But there’s a discouraging aspect, too, in addition to the irreplaceable loss of human life and promise -- and that’s how old and familiar all this feels. For generations, African-American parents have been passing down survival training to their sons and daughters. Whole lifetimes experienced as being a suspect have taught us to teach our children a catechism of “thou shalt nots" -- how not to dress, how not to act, how not to speak and where not to go.
And as Trayvon Martin’s parents have learned, there are still no guarantees.
Now it’s the hoodie. Is this one more thing we’ll need to include in “the talk"? Is this to be yet another chapter in the lesson plan?
If there is any hope to be found in this tragedy, it is the power of the human voice. People have raised their voices, through petition and protest, and have made themselves heard. A federal civil rights investigation has been opened into the shooting, and it has been reported that a grand jury will be opened to consider evidence in the case.
But there’s a discouraging aspect, too, in addition to the irreplaceable loss of human life and promise -- and that’s how old and familiar all this feels. For generations, African-American parents have been passing down survival training to their sons and daughters. Whole lifetimes experienced as being a suspect have taught us to teach our children a catechism of “thou shalt nots" -- how not to dress, how not to act, how not to speak and where not to go.
And as Trayvon Martin’s parents have learned, there are still no guarantees.
Now it’s the hoodie. Is this one more thing we’ll need to include in “the talk"? Is this to be yet another chapter in the lesson plan?
S.S. Badger's quest to receive active opposition from high-ranking senator
S.S. Badger's quest to receive active opposition from high-ranking senator | MLive.com
“Because of your continued, long-term refusal to clean up your dangerous operations, I will actively oppose your new permit application,” he added.
“Because of your continued, long-term refusal to clean up your dangerous operations, I will actively oppose your new permit application,” he added.
Bill Maher’s Attacks on Women
Bill Maher’s Attacks on Women - NYTimes.com: Maher’s Attacks on Women
To the Editor:
Re “Please Stop Apologizing,” by Bill Maher (Op-Ed, March 22):
We’re both women who have worked in Democratic politics and the media for decades and find Bill Maher’s misogynist treatment of women candidates deeply disturbing.
Coincidentally we both hail from Alaska — where women are treated as equals — so perhaps our threshold for this kind of behavior is less than here in the Lower 48.
Mr. Maher has implicitly attempted to tie his own demeaning attacks on women to the unrelated issue of partisan-motivated fake outrage, which we agree is tiring.
While others have been held to account for their sexism, Mr. Maher remains unrepentant for his attacks on women in public life.
How can we expect women to run for office when they are essentially told to “lighten up about” and accept misogynist attacks?
The Women’s Media Center has found that such attacks on women candidates have a measurable negative effect on how voters view them.
To the Editor:
Re “Please Stop Apologizing,” by Bill Maher (Op-Ed, March 22):
We’re both women who have worked in Democratic politics and the media for decades and find Bill Maher’s misogynist treatment of women candidates deeply disturbing.
Coincidentally we both hail from Alaska — where women are treated as equals — so perhaps our threshold for this kind of behavior is less than here in the Lower 48.
Mr. Maher has implicitly attempted to tie his own demeaning attacks on women to the unrelated issue of partisan-motivated fake outrage, which we agree is tiring.
While others have been held to account for their sexism, Mr. Maher remains unrepentant for his attacks on women in public life.
How can we expect women to run for office when they are essentially told to “lighten up about” and accept misogynist attacks?
The Women’s Media Center has found that such attacks on women candidates have a measurable negative effect on how voters view them.
Muskegon set to host open house for program-built home
Muskegon set to host open house for program-built home | MLive.com
The city’s program is designed to revive areas and stimulate neighborhoods by fixing up homes and, in some cases, building a new home.
As part of the program, the home is set to be sold to a qualified buyer at a relatively low price.
The new home at 1543 Hoyt was built by Kramer Builders, based in Spring Lake.
The city’s program is designed to revive areas and stimulate neighborhoods by fixing up homes and, in some cases, building a new home.
As part of the program, the home is set to be sold to a qualified buyer at a relatively low price.
The new home at 1543 Hoyt was built by Kramer Builders, based in Spring Lake.
Teachers targeted? MEA looks to restore clout after flurry of union-focused legislation
Teachers targeted? MEA looks to restore clout after flurry of union-focused legislation | MLive.com: That effort, “Protect Our Jobs” petition drive, is intended to add a constitutional amendment protecting collective bargaining and repealing many of the GOP reforms.
It will likely draw national attention and out-of-state resources, Ballenger said.
It will likely draw national attention and out-of-state resources, Ballenger said.
Muskegon County administrator, Hammersley, gets glowing evaluation and contract extension
Muskegon County administrator, Hammersley, gets glowing evaluation and contract extension | MLive.com
Hammersley also will receive basically the same fringe benefit package that is provided to county department heads.
And the cost of that package is....?
No one who voted for the "package" has a clue what it costs.
Heck, it ain't their money.
Hammersley also will receive basically the same fringe benefit package that is provided to county department heads.
And the cost of that package is....?
No one who voted for the "package" has a clue what it costs.
Heck, it ain't their money.
Superintendent: Emergency manager process 'in jeopardy' for Muskegon Heights schools
Superintendent: Emergency manager process 'in jeopardy' for Muskegon Heights schools | MLive.com
Most significantly, the manager would not be able to force a reduction in employee salaries that Sipka and his deputy say is critical for the district to have enough money to operate.
Public Act 4 allows emergency managers, with the approval of the state treasurer, to reject, modify or terminate collective bargaining agreements.
They also can suspend collective bargaining for up to five years.
Sipka and Deputy MAISD Superintendent Marios Demetriou have asked staff to agree to salary and benefit cuts of 35 percent to 40 percent, but couldn’t get an agreement.
Demetriou told the governor's financial review team, which recommended Snyder appoint an emergency manager, that without concessions the district may not survive.
“The school district barely survives right now,” Demetriou said.
“It cannot continue past this year.
Changes need to take place right away.”
Demetriou also told the review team that the staff has no copays for health insurance, other than $10 for generic prescriptions and $20 for brand name ones.
Most significantly, the manager would not be able to force a reduction in employee salaries that Sipka and his deputy say is critical for the district to have enough money to operate.
Public Act 4 allows emergency managers, with the approval of the state treasurer, to reject, modify or terminate collective bargaining agreements.
They also can suspend collective bargaining for up to five years.
Sipka and Deputy MAISD Superintendent Marios Demetriou have asked staff to agree to salary and benefit cuts of 35 percent to 40 percent, but couldn’t get an agreement.
Demetriou told the governor's financial review team, which recommended Snyder appoint an emergency manager, that without concessions the district may not survive.
“The school district barely survives right now,” Demetriou said.
“It cannot continue past this year.
Changes need to take place right away.”
Demetriou also told the review team that the staff has no copays for health insurance, other than $10 for generic prescriptions and $20 for brand name ones.
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