No. 6: Michigan - The Top 10 States People Are Fleeing - Forbes
"No. 6: Michigan
Percentage of outbound moves in 2012: 57.5%
Number of exits tracked: 3,123"
Friday, February 08, 2013
Deer, fishing fees headed for change under Snyder plan
Deer, fishing fees headed for change under Snyder plan | MLive.com
"The cost of shooting a deer in Michigan would double next year, under Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposed 2014 budget"
"The cost of shooting a deer in Michigan would double next year, under Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposed 2014 budget"
Nips and Tucks and Big Budget Cuts
Nips and Tucks and Big Budget Cuts | Mercatus
"On a practical note, the military cuts would have to be defined relative to a baseline, which already specifies spending increases.
So the “cuts” in the sequestration would still lead to higher nominal military spending and roughly flat inflation-adjusted spending across the next 10 years. "
"On a practical note, the military cuts would have to be defined relative to a baseline, which already specifies spending increases.
So the “cuts” in the sequestration would still lead to higher nominal military spending and roughly flat inflation-adjusted spending across the next 10 years. "
Union-owned insurance company puts the financial squeeze on Pontiac taxpayers
Union-owned insurance company puts the financial squeeze on Pontiac taxpayers - EAGnews.org :: Education Research, Reporting, Analysis and Commentary
"An average Pontiac resident with a home assessed at $60,000 would have to pay an additional $360 to $420 in property taxes this year, according to the news report. "
"An average Pontiac resident with a home assessed at $60,000 would have to pay an additional $360 to $420 in property taxes this year, according to the news report. "
Idaho bill would require high-schoolers to read 'Atlas Shrugged'
Idaho bill would require high-schoolers to read 'Atlas Shrugged' | The Daily Caller
"An Idaho state senator has proposed legislation that would require every student in the state to read “Atlas Shrugged,” Ayn’s Rand’s apparently timeless libertarian classic.
Students would also have to pass a test on the book’s contents to graduate from high school, reports The Spokesman-Review."
"An Idaho state senator has proposed legislation that would require every student in the state to read “Atlas Shrugged,” Ayn’s Rand’s apparently timeless libertarian classic.
Students would also have to pass a test on the book’s contents to graduate from high school, reports The Spokesman-Review."
Providence College names 'combating' racism award after slain youth, Trayvon Martin
Providence College names 'combating' racism award after slain youth, Trayvon Martin
"Providence College (PC) has named an award for anti-racist activists after Trayvon Martin, a Florida youth who was shot and killed last year in an incident which embroiled the country in a debate on guns and race.
The Travyon Martin Award for Social Justice will be given to one upperclassmen and one faculty member at the college who have illustrated a commitment to combatting racism and promoting social justice.
According to an email obtained by Campus Reform, the PC Black Studies Program created the Trayvon Martin Award for Social Justice to memorialize all victims of “racism and oppression.”"
"Providence College (PC) has named an award for anti-racist activists after Trayvon Martin, a Florida youth who was shot and killed last year in an incident which embroiled the country in a debate on guns and race.
The Travyon Martin Award for Social Justice will be given to one upperclassmen and one faculty member at the college who have illustrated a commitment to combatting racism and promoting social justice.
According to an email obtained by Campus Reform, the PC Black Studies Program created the Trayvon Martin Award for Social Justice to memorialize all victims of “racism and oppression.”"
California gives up on math
California gives up on math | The Daily Caller
"California will no longer require eighth-graders to take algebra — a move that is line with the Common Core standards being adopted by most states, but that may leave students unprepared for college.
Last month, California formally shifted to the Common Core mathematics standards, which recommend that students delay taking algebra if they aren’t ready for it.
Previously, algebra class was a requirement for all eighth-graders in the state.
The Common Core State Standards Initiative, which is sponsored by the National Governor’s Association, is an effort to unify diverse state education curricula. Forty-five other states and the District of Columbia have signed on so far."
"California will no longer require eighth-graders to take algebra — a move that is line with the Common Core standards being adopted by most states, but that may leave students unprepared for college.
Last month, California formally shifted to the Common Core mathematics standards, which recommend that students delay taking algebra if they aren’t ready for it.
Previously, algebra class was a requirement for all eighth-graders in the state.
The Common Core State Standards Initiative, which is sponsored by the National Governor’s Association, is an effort to unify diverse state education curricula. Forty-five other states and the District of Columbia have signed on so far."
Why are the feds loading up on so much ammo?
Why are the feds loading up on so much ammo? by Andrew Malcolm - Investors.com
"In a puzzling, unexplained development, the Obama administration has been buying and storing vast amounts of ammunition in recent months, with the Department of Homeland Security just placing another order for an additional 21.6 million rounds."
"In a puzzling, unexplained development, the Obama administration has been buying and storing vast amounts of ammunition in recent months, with the Department of Homeland Security just placing another order for an additional 21.6 million rounds."
Snyder calls for hike in gas tax, registration fees: 'If you use the roads more, you should pay more'
Snyder calls for hike in gas tax, registration fees: 'If you use the roads more, you should pay more' | MLive.com
"calling for a new road funding model that would essentially double taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel while significantly increasing registration fees for passenger vehicles and heavy trucks."
"calling for a new road funding model that would essentially double taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel while significantly increasing registration fees for passenger vehicles and heavy trucks."
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