Washington State Lawmakers Propose Bicycle Tax | News from the Field | OutsideOnline.com
"Washington State Democrats rolled out a new $10 billion transportation package Wednesday that could raise taxes on gas, cars, and even bicycles.
According to the Seattle Times, the package would place a $25 sales fee on bikes worth $500 or more, a move projected to raise $1 million over 10 years.
The state gas tax would also increase by 10 cents over five years and cars would be taxed 0.7 percent of their value."
Friday, February 22, 2013
How an 18 Year Old Can Be Better Off Than Most 40 Year Olds Today
Captain Capitalism: How an 18 Year Old Can Be Better Off Than Most 40 Year Olds Today
"So how can an 18 year old avoid this fate?
Simple. You just don't go into debt."
"So how can an 18 year old avoid this fate?
Simple. You just don't go into debt."
'The Hugh Hefner of Muskegon' enjoys telling his story after $7,500 porn theft
'The Hugh Hefner of Muskegon' enjoys telling his story after $7,500 porn theft | MLive.com
“I’m the Hugh Hefner of Muskegon,” Johnson said proudly.
“I appreciate all beautiful women.
Ain’t no doubt.”
Like Hefner, the 43-year old Johnson considers himself to be a man of style who likes going out in fashionable clothes with a lady on his arm.
He enjoys the spotlight and said he likes to show off the expensive things he can afford when he goes out to the club.
“I’ve been a trendsetter in Muskegon since 1979.
That’s when I came into my own,” Johnson said.
“That’s when the girls started liking me and I started liking them.”
Johnson said he’s choosing to stay positive and not to let this setback get him down.
“Don’t give the haters of Muskegon no power,” Johnson said.
“Just live your life and have fun.
Do what you want to do.”"
No mention in the article of the aptly named Johnson's profession.......
“I’m the Hugh Hefner of Muskegon,” Johnson said proudly.
“I appreciate all beautiful women.
Ain’t no doubt.”
Like Hefner, the 43-year old Johnson considers himself to be a man of style who likes going out in fashionable clothes with a lady on his arm.
He enjoys the spotlight and said he likes to show off the expensive things he can afford when he goes out to the club.
“I’ve been a trendsetter in Muskegon since 1979.
That’s when I came into my own,” Johnson said.
“That’s when the girls started liking me and I started liking them.”
Johnson said he’s choosing to stay positive and not to let this setback get him down.
“Don’t give the haters of Muskegon no power,” Johnson said.
“Just live your life and have fun.
Do what you want to do.”"
No mention in the article of the aptly named Johnson's profession.......
Judge invalidates Muskegon's voters rezoning of the Sappi site which will remain industrially zoned
Judge invalidates Muskegon's voters rezoning of the Sappi site which will remain industrially zoned | MLive.com
"The property will remain industrially zoned as the judge based his decision on a 1972 Michigan Supreme Court case that did not allow voters to change zoning with a citizen petition."
"The property will remain industrially zoned as the judge based his decision on a 1972 Michigan Supreme Court case that did not allow voters to change zoning with a citizen petition."
$41 million proposal for new Muskegon County Jail and juvenile center heading to Board of Commissioners
$41 million proposal for new Muskegon County Jail and juvenile center heading to Board of Commissioners | MLive.com
"The county expects to save roughly the cost of the annual bond payments with efficiencies operating the new facility, which is expected to open in 2015.
The finished, improved jail would be operated with fewer staff, said Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler"
"The county expects to save roughly the cost of the annual bond payments with efficiencies operating the new facility, which is expected to open in 2015.
The finished, improved jail would be operated with fewer staff, said Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler"
Thursday, February 21, 2013
High-Priced Bus Drivers In Lansing
High-Priced Bus Drivers In Lansing [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"The Lansing bus authority had 69 drivers who made $60,000 or more in 2012, including one who earned $104,411."
"The Lansing bus authority had 69 drivers who made $60,000 or more in 2012, including one who earned $104,411."
What is appropriate compensation for school superintendents?
Readers debate: What is appropriate compensation for school superintendents? | MLive.com
Clearly, if they were compensated like .... say an auto executive, on the quality of the service they provide (ie: educated students) the recall costs and lawsuits alone would send them to jail.
Clearly, if they were compensated like .... say an auto executive, on the quality of the service they provide (ie: educated students) the recall costs and lawsuits alone would send them to jail.
The Shaky Science Behind Obama’s Universal Pre-K
The Shaky Science Behind Obama’s Universal Pre-K - Bloomberg
"There are just two problems with his solution:
The evidence used to support the positive long-term effects of early childhood education is tenuous, even for the most intensive interventions.
And for the kind of intervention that can be implemented on a national scale, the evidence is zero."
"There are just two problems with his solution:
The evidence used to support the positive long-term effects of early childhood education is tenuous, even for the most intensive interventions.
And for the kind of intervention that can be implemented on a national scale, the evidence is zero."
Majority of U.S. citizens say illegal immigrants should be deported
Majority of U.S. citizens say illegal immigrants should be deported | Reuters
"More than half of U.S. citizens believe that most or all of the country's 11 million illegal immigrants should be deported, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Wednesday"
So that means "a majority" of Americans are wrong?
"More than half of U.S. citizens believe that most or all of the country's 11 million illegal immigrants should be deported, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Wednesday"
So that means "a majority" of Americans are wrong?
Former Tholstrup Cheese plant in Norton Shores closes, eliminating 20 jobs
Former Tholstrup Cheese plant in Norton Shores closes, eliminating 20 jobs | MLive.com
from the comments:
".....I was hired there in 1986 and worked there for 12 years, it was a great place to work, high pay, good benefits etc, its a shame to see it leave, had alot of great memories with alot of great people.
For Tholstrups 100 year anniversary they paid for every employee at the Muskegon plant to go to Denmark for a huge celebration, its a memory I will never forget."
Maybe that's why the company can't afford to remain in our town?
from the comments:
".....I was hired there in 1986 and worked there for 12 years, it was a great place to work, high pay, good benefits etc, its a shame to see it leave, had alot of great memories with alot of great people.
For Tholstrups 100 year anniversary they paid for every employee at the Muskegon plant to go to Denmark for a huge celebration, its a memory I will never forget."
Maybe that's why the company can't afford to remain in our town?
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