Teachers union leaders call for corporations to pay more taxes, sending money to schools | MLive.com
Businesses should pay $1.5 trillion more in taxes over the next 10 years, with a chunk of the money added to school budgets, national teachers union leaders say.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Tax refunds being used to pay for bankruptcy filings
Tax refunds being used to pay for bankruptcy filings – USATODAY.com
More than 200,000 money-strapped households will use their tax refunds this year to pay for bankruptcy filing and legal fees, says a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
More than 200,000 money-strapped households will use their tax refunds this year to pay for bankruptcy filing and legal fees, says a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Bidens Donate 1.5 Percent of Income to Charity in 2011
Bidens Donate 1.5 Percent of Income to Charity in 2011 | The Weekly Standard
"Together, [the Bidens] reported adjusted gross income of $379,035.
The Bidens paid $87,900 in total federal tax for 2011.
They paid $13,843 in Delaware income tax and $3,614 in Virginia income tax.
The Bidens contributed $5,540 to charity in 2011."
"Together, [the Bidens] reported adjusted gross income of $379,035.
The Bidens paid $87,900 in total federal tax for 2011.
They paid $13,843 in Delaware income tax and $3,614 in Virginia income tax.
The Bidens contributed $5,540 to charity in 2011."
Obama Family Tax Shelter
Obama Family Tax Shelter | Washington Free Beacon
The Obamas paid a total federal tax rate of 20.5 percent on a gross adjusted income $789,674, which would typically fall within the top federal rate of 35 percent.
According to an analysis of the president’s tax return, he may have paid a lower rate than his secretary despite making more than eight times as much money as she did.
The Obamas paid a total federal tax rate of 20.5 percent on a gross adjusted income $789,674, which would typically fall within the top federal rate of 35 percent.
According to an analysis of the president’s tax return, he may have paid a lower rate than his secretary despite making more than eight times as much money as she did.
Norton Avenue road work starts Monday between Henry Street, Davis Road
Norton Avenue road work starts Monday between Henry Street, Davis Road | MLive.com
The work is scheduled for completion by mid-July.
The work is scheduled for completion by mid-July.
Ponzi update: Lapeer County among investors returning funds in case that cost Mona Shores
Ponzi update: Lapeer County among investors returning funds in case that cost Mona Shores | MLive.com
Mona Shores is by far the largest victim in the case, losing $3.7 million in voter-approved bond funds.
Mona Shores is by far the largest victim in the case, losing $3.7 million in voter-approved bond funds.
Secret Service dismissals "biggest scandal" for agency
Secret Service dismissals "biggest scandal" for agency - CBS News
"They don't have enough agents, they don't even put people through metal detectors sometimes because there's pressure to let everybody in," Kessler said.
"It's like letting passengers in an airplane without putting them through metal detectors.
They don't keep up-to-date with the latest firearms.
They don't even do physical tests.
So, it's a culture that leads to this kind of problem."
"They don't have enough agents, they don't even put people through metal detectors sometimes because there's pressure to let everybody in," Kessler said.
"It's like letting passengers in an airplane without putting them through metal detectors.
They don't keep up-to-date with the latest firearms.
They don't even do physical tests.
So, it's a culture that leads to this kind of problem."
Environmental Protection Agency fines school bus contractor almost $500,000 for ‘excessive idling’
Michelle Malkin » Environmental Protection Agency fines school bus contractor almost $500,000 for ‘excessive idling’
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforced nearly $500,000 in fines and mandatory “environmental projects” on a school bus contractor for “excessive idling,” and as part of its anti-idling campaign to reduce the carbon footprint of school buses waiting to pick up children for their routes.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforced nearly $500,000 in fines and mandatory “environmental projects” on a school bus contractor for “excessive idling,” and as part of its anti-idling campaign to reduce the carbon footprint of school buses waiting to pick up children for their routes.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Putting Nix to bed
Putting Nix to bed - LSJ Blogs: Hey, Joe
"My old, old, old football coach, Buck Nystrom, once made a statement at a spring practice to me, ‘Son you don’t understand, discipline is the greatest form of love you can show someone.’
So today, I’m gonna tell him I love him.
And I’m gonna tell him that these guys are gonna help, the staff … and I’m gonna teach him that the world can be cruel.
A lot of people throw stones that if the tables were turned, I’d just ask you to remember this before you ask me questions:
Do you want me to treat him like a 6-9, 275-pound human being that just kind of walks and goes by himself or do you want me to treat him like I treat your son?
"You better think before you answer that.
Because I know how I’d want my son treated.
And he’s gonna make mistakes.
And I’m gonna have to deal with him. I don’t think there is one person in this room that hits the road on their son.
And when we make a commitment to a kid, we tell mom, we tell dad, you know give us the baton for four years and see if we can continue the process or make it even better.
I'm thinking every parent can relate to this wonderful man's comments.
"My old, old, old football coach, Buck Nystrom, once made a statement at a spring practice to me, ‘Son you don’t understand, discipline is the greatest form of love you can show someone.’
So today, I’m gonna tell him I love him.
And I’m gonna tell him that these guys are gonna help, the staff … and I’m gonna teach him that the world can be cruel.
A lot of people throw stones that if the tables were turned, I’d just ask you to remember this before you ask me questions:
Do you want me to treat him like a 6-9, 275-pound human being that just kind of walks and goes by himself or do you want me to treat him like I treat your son?
"You better think before you answer that.
Because I know how I’d want my son treated.
And he’s gonna make mistakes.
And I’m gonna have to deal with him. I don’t think there is one person in this room that hits the road on their son.
And when we make a commitment to a kid, we tell mom, we tell dad, you know give us the baton for four years and see if we can continue the process or make it even better.
I'm thinking every parent can relate to this wonderful man's comments.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Pension Reform Bigger School Fiscal Issue Than Education Budget
Commentary: Pension Reform Bigger School Fiscal Issue Than Education Budget [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Take Rockford Public Schools, for instance. Its annual financial report indicates that the projected increase in pension rates will have a larger impact on district finances than the proposed change in state revenue.
Based on salaries for 2011, the upcoming increase in pension contributions will cost the district $1.1 million, and pensions already cost roughly one out of every eight dollars the district spends
Take Rockford Public Schools, for instance. Its annual financial report indicates that the projected increase in pension rates will have a larger impact on district finances than the proposed change in state revenue.
Based on salaries for 2011, the upcoming increase in pension contributions will cost the district $1.1 million, and pensions already cost roughly one out of every eight dollars the district spends
Potential Muskegon County Jail sites identified by real estate agency
Potential Muskegon County Jail sites identified by real estate agency | MLive.com
The committee, consisting of county officials, is charged with making recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners by July 30 as to the site, financing options and design for jail replacement.
The committee, consisting of county officials, is charged with making recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners by July 30 as to the site, financing options and design for jail replacement.
Teachers decry changes to pension, retirement health care plans
Teachers decry changes to pension, retirement health care plans | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com: To make up for those lost years in his teaching career, Goff bought 10 years of credit in the public school employee pension system with plans of retiring in summer 2014 at age 54.
But Goff said he might have to work another six years at the Meridian School District if state lawmakers approve legislation overhauling the retirement system and requiring school and community college employees to be 60 to qualify for retiree health care.
The father of five said the legislation disrupts his and his wife's retirement plans.
"It fundamentally alters our plans, our hopes and our dreams," Goff said
But Goff said he might have to work another six years at the Meridian School District if state lawmakers approve legislation overhauling the retirement system and requiring school and community college employees to be 60 to qualify for retiree health care.
The father of five said the legislation disrupts his and his wife's retirement plans.
"It fundamentally alters our plans, our hopes and our dreams," Goff said
Judge: DTE rate increase improper
Judge: DTE rate increase improper | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
DTE Energy customers won't see refunds anytime soon despite a ruling Wednesday that the utility never should have been allowed to hike rates by $37 million for its controversial smart meter program.
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that the Michigan Public Service Commission should not have permitted DTE Energy to raise rates to fund the program and that the utility failed to show the program provided any benefit to customers.
....The smart meters, already installed in more than 700,000 homes in more than 30 municipalities, allow the utility to remotely monitor and shut off electricity to customers.
DTE Energy customers won't see refunds anytime soon despite a ruling Wednesday that the utility never should have been allowed to hike rates by $37 million for its controversial smart meter program.
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that the Michigan Public Service Commission should not have permitted DTE Energy to raise rates to fund the program and that the utility failed to show the program provided any benefit to customers.
....The smart meters, already installed in more than 700,000 homes in more than 30 municipalities, allow the utility to remotely monitor and shut off electricity to customers.
City workers suspended without pay in Warren
Fouts: City workers suspended without pay in Warren | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
Warren— Three city workers accused of stealing thousands of dollars in city property, including a heavy-duty toilet seat, a dog run and a vinyl picket fence, have been suspended without pay
Warren— Three city workers accused of stealing thousands of dollars in city property, including a heavy-duty toilet seat, a dog run and a vinyl picket fence, have been suspended without pay
Mom walking baby shot as she fled sex assault attempt in Detroit
Mom walking baby shot as she fled sex assault attempt in Detroit | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com: Detroit — A woman is in critical condition after she was shot trying to escape with her 6-month-old baby from a man who tried to sexually assault her.
Still waiting for a call from president barry.....
Still waiting for a call from president barry.....
Aspargus picking jobs available
Aspargus picking jobs available | wzzm13.com
Migrant workers that usually do the work are still picking crops in Florida and Texas. They're not expected to return to Michigan until May.
The goal of the first ever asparagus job fair in Hart was to fill more than 200 positions.
Depending on the farm the jobs will start in the next week or two.
Pay starts at $7.40 per hour.
But employers also pay hourly bonuses based on the amount of asparagus a worker picks
Migrant workers that usually do the work are still picking crops in Florida and Texas. They're not expected to return to Michigan until May.
The goal of the first ever asparagus job fair in Hart was to fill more than 200 positions.
Depending on the farm the jobs will start in the next week or two.
Pay starts at $7.40 per hour.
But employers also pay hourly bonuses based on the amount of asparagus a worker picks
Meijer Gardens Announces Full Summer Concert Lineup
Meijer Gardens Announces Full Summer Concert Lineup - FOX 17
The popular venue has announced an ecletic 25 show lineup, Meijer's largest to date.
Presale tickets are available to members, starting April 28, 2012 at 5 p.m.
Members get the chance to save $5 a ticket.
Sales to the public begin at 9 a.m., May 12, 2012.
Members save $2 per ticket purchased
WOW!
The popular venue has announced an ecletic 25 show lineup, Meijer's largest to date.
Presale tickets are available to members, starting April 28, 2012 at 5 p.m.
Members get the chance to save $5 a ticket.
Sales to the public begin at 9 a.m., May 12, 2012.
Members save $2 per ticket purchased
WOW!
Study Says "Pure Michigan" Campaign Brought in $1 Billion
Study Says "Pure Michigan" Campaign Brought in $1 Billion - FOX 17
2011's summer campaign is said to have cost $14.3 million and generated nearly $5 million in taxes for each dollar spent on the campaign.
2011's summer campaign is said to have cost $14.3 million and generated nearly $5 million in taxes for each dollar spent on the campaign.
Mona Shores saves taxpayers nearly $700,000 with refinance plan
Mona Shores saves taxpayers nearly $700,000 with refinance plan | MLive.com
Mona Shores will save taxpayers nearly $683,000 with the refunding of bonds originally sold in 2002.
Mona Shores will save taxpayers nearly $683,000 with the refunding of bonds originally sold in 2002.
Gov. Rick Snyder signs laws restricting food stamps for Michigan lottery winners
Gov. Rick Snyder signs laws restricting food stamps for Michigan lottery winners | MLive.com
The Michigan League for Human Services contends the asset test hurts Michigan families and that it's unnecessary since the federal government does not require an asset test for food assistance.
The state operates the federally funded program and shares administrative costs with the federal government.
A Senate Fiscal Agency analysis estimates the regulations could save up to $1.4 million in food assistance and another $200,000 in family independence assistance this fiscal year.
The Michigan League for Human Services contends the asset test hurts Michigan families and that it's unnecessary since the federal government does not require an asset test for food assistance.
The state operates the federally funded program and shares administrative costs with the federal government.
A Senate Fiscal Agency analysis estimates the regulations could save up to $1.4 million in food assistance and another $200,000 in family independence assistance this fiscal year.
Muskegon County jail committee to learn about potential sites
Muskegon County jail committee to learn about potential sites | MLive.com
A Citizens Review Committee also is being formed to assist in the process and help with public outreach about the county’s contention about the need for a new jail facility.
The committee members are expected to be appointed this month by the County Board of Commissioners.
A Citizens Review Committee also is being formed to assist in the process and help with public outreach about the county’s contention about the need for a new jail facility.
The committee members are expected to be appointed this month by the County Board of Commissioners.
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