Michigan School Funding Myths [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Public school special interests groups uniformly lobby for the state to give more money to school districts.
To sell this idea to policymakers and taxpayers, these groups often claim that schools need "adequate," "stable," and "equal" funding.
These talking points give rise to some common myths about school funding in Michigan.
The short video below examines one of these myths: The Unequal Funding Myth.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Britain had to plead with US to take part in Iran flotilla
Britain had to plead with US to take part in Iran flotilla - Telegraph
The disparity in vessel numbers means the British and French presence in the flotilla was of greater diplomatic than military significance.
.....After the French intervention, the UK Government “was basically forced to plead with Washington for the Navy to be allowed to tag along. “ said the source.
Yeah, like both countries have Obamasized their military and don't have any ships of value left.
Great.
Just like the 1930s.
The disparity in vessel numbers means the British and French presence in the flotilla was of greater diplomatic than military significance.
.....After the French intervention, the UK Government “was basically forced to plead with Washington for the Navy to be allowed to tag along. “ said the source.
Yeah, like both countries have Obamasized their military and don't have any ships of value left.
Great.
Just like the 1930s.
State of Mona Shores schools topic of upcoming meeting with superintendent
State of Mona Shores schools topic of upcoming meeting with superintendent MLive.com
In addition, Mona Shores, like other districts in the state, is preparing to move from half-day to all-day kindergarten in anticipation of state aid being cut in half for those districts without full-day instructional programs.
In addition, Mona Shores, like other districts in the state, is preparing to move from half-day to all-day kindergarten in anticipation of state aid being cut in half for those districts without full-day instructional programs.
‘We the People’ Loses Appeal With People Around the World
‘We the People’ Loses Appeal With People Around the World - NYTimes.com
There are lots of possible reasons. The United States Constitution is terse and old, and it guarantees relatively few rights.
....In a television interview during a visit to Egypt last week, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the Supreme Court seemed to agree. “I would not look to the United States Constitution if I were drafting a constitution in the year 2012,” she said.
WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There are lots of possible reasons. The United States Constitution is terse and old, and it guarantees relatively few rights.
....In a television interview during a visit to Egypt last week, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the Supreme Court seemed to agree. “I would not look to the United States Constitution if I were drafting a constitution in the year 2012,” she said.
WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can Belle Isle Aquarium reopen? Organizers say huge turnout at open house proves demand
Can Belle Isle Aquarium reopen? Organizers say huge turnout at open house proves demand MLive.com
But more than anything, they want to reopen.
"People care," Boardman said.
"People are going to come out.
They want it reopened" too.
"Demand" without concern for cost is what caused it to close.
I'm thinkin' they still don't get it.
But more than anything, they want to reopen.
"People care," Boardman said.
"People are going to come out.
They want it reopened" too.
"Demand" without concern for cost is what caused it to close.
I'm thinkin' they still don't get it.
There are a variety of restaurants in downtown Muskegon, really
There are a variety of restaurants in downtown Muskegon, really MLive.com
As for a downtown grocery store, FLYBOY is right.
That is something that has been lacking for decades to serve both visitors and for downtown residents.
Ah, the liberal's ultimate dream, a government owned food distribution center to replace Walmart and Meijers.....
As for a downtown grocery store, FLYBOY is right.
That is something that has been lacking for decades to serve both visitors and for downtown residents.
Ah, the liberal's ultimate dream, a government owned food distribution center to replace Walmart and Meijers.....
Vigilante justice on the rise in Detroit as 'justifiable homicides' jump 79 per cent in last year
Vigilante justice on the rise in Detroit as 'justifiable homicides' jump 79 per cent in last year Mail Online
Wild West Motown:
Vigilante justice on the rise in Detroit as 'justifiable homicides' jump 79% after police budget is slashed34 self-defence killings in Michigan city last year
2,200% above U.S. average as police cuts get worse
Response times average 24 minutes for priority calls
Precincts and district HQs closed to public after 4pm
Maybe everyone would get along better if everyone was urban farming?
Wild West Motown:
Vigilante justice on the rise in Detroit as 'justifiable homicides' jump 79% after police budget is slashed34 self-defence killings in Michigan city last year
2,200% above U.S. average as police cuts get worse
Response times average 24 minutes for priority calls
Precincts and district HQs closed to public after 4pm
Maybe everyone would get along better if everyone was urban farming?
Muskegon Heights Fire Department unveils new pumper truck
Muskegon Heights Fire Department unveils new pumper truck MLive.com
The truck was paid for with a $300,000 federal grant and a $15,000 local match by the city.
The truck was paid for with a $300,000 federal grant and a $15,000 local match by the city.
Rep. Marcia Hovey-Wright discusses legislature's plans for personal property tax in North Muskegon
Rep. Marcia Hovey-Wright discusses legislature's plans for personal property tax in North Muskegon MLive.com
“I’m real nervous about that and probably you should be too,” she said.
“It’s huge for police, fire, schools, everything.”
“I’m real nervous about that and probably you should be too,” she said.
“It’s huge for police, fire, schools, everything.”
Flint Mayor Dayne Walling in favor of 'recycling' city -- not shrinking it
Flint Mayor Dayne Walling in favor of 'recycling' city -- not shrinking it MLive.com
Some of Walling's suggestions for reusing those spaces included city parks and naturalized green space.
He also discussed urban farming.
Tell me, Mr. mayor, where has "urban farming" succeeded at providing anything other than sucking tax dollars to politicians supporters?
Some of Walling's suggestions for reusing those spaces included city parks and naturalized green space.
He also discussed urban farming.
Tell me, Mr. mayor, where has "urban farming" succeeded at providing anything other than sucking tax dollars to politicians supporters?
Make parks accessible to people with disabilities first, North Muskegon recreation plan says
Make parks accessible to people with disabilities first, North Muskegon recreation plan says MLive.com
If the city tackled all projects, the cost would be about $2.3 million, according to the plan.
If only the top three objectives were attempted, the cost would be at least $41,000, though some costs have yet to be determined.
Setting spending priorities based on importance and available funds.
What a concept!
If the city tackled all projects, the cost would be about $2.3 million, according to the plan.
If only the top three objectives were attempted, the cost would be at least $41,000, though some costs have yet to be determined.
Setting spending priorities based on importance and available funds.
What a concept!
Distracted-driving crashes, Day 5: From the police files
Distracted-driving crashes, Day 5: From the police files MLive.com
The attack on your ability to communicate continues.
Who do you think will pay?
The attack on your ability to communicate continues.
Who do you think will pay?
Letters: Ludington mayor responds to Badger debate -- it's about jobs
Letters: Ludington mayor responds to Badger debate -- it's about jobs MLive.com
This topic should not be about one business over another; it should be about how we can help keep 700 good paying American jobs in West Michigan.
This topic should not be about one business over another; it should be about how we can help keep 700 good paying American jobs in West Michigan.
Poll: How should we address Muskegon County jail issues?
Poll: How should we address Muskegon County jail issues? MLive.com
The county has saved about $8 million for the project, but would have to seek additional funding.
The county has saved about $8 million for the project, but would have to seek additional funding.
Lansing Police Department unveils new online reporting system for non-emergency crimes
Lansing Police Department unveils new online reporting system for non-emergency crimes MLive.com
“Online crime reporting is designed to fit the busy lifestyles of our citizens by making it more convenient to file a police report in cases where there is not an immediate need for a police officer to respond to the scene,”
“Online crime reporting is designed to fit the busy lifestyles of our citizens by making it more convenient to file a police report in cases where there is not an immediate need for a police officer to respond to the scene,”
New Yorkers back Andrew Cuomo pension fix
New Yorkers back Andrew Cuomo pension fix—Editorial - NYPOST.com
The unions may be dead set against it, but New Yorkers overwhelmingly support a new pension system for future government employees.
The unions may be dead set against it, but New Yorkers overwhelmingly support a new pension system for future government employees.
Clint Eastwood defends Chrysler ad in wake of political scrutiny on 'O'Reilly Factor'
Clint Eastwood defends Chrysler ad in wake of political scrutiny on 'O'Reilly Factor' (video) MLive.com
To date, the Obama administration has completely exited Chrysler and has recovered $11.2 billion of its $12.5 billion bailout, but still holds a 26.5 percent stake in GM as part of its $49.5 billion bailout.
To date, the Obama administration has completely exited Chrysler and has recovered $11.2 billion of its $12.5 billion bailout, but still holds a 26.5 percent stake in GM as part of its $49.5 billion bailout.
Mayor Dave Bing nears union deals, guarantees Detroit will have enough cash for fiscal year
Mayor Dave Bing nears union deals, guarantees Detroit will have enough cash for fiscal year MLive.com
"This is something that's almost unheard of," Bing told radio host Paul W. Smith. "
To get a union -- or several unions -- to sit down, open up their contracts, to take reductions.
I don't know that's ever happened here."
"This is something that's almost unheard of," Bing told radio host Paul W. Smith. "
To get a union -- or several unions -- to sit down, open up their contracts, to take reductions.
I don't know that's ever happened here."
More Muskegon and Ottawa county law enforcement agencies using Nixle to notify public
More Muskegon and Ottawa county law enforcement agencies using Nixle to notify public MLive.com
Several police agencies in both Ottawa and Muskegon counties are offering a new public notification system to instantly inform the public on accidents, road closings and emergencies.
Several police agencies in both Ottawa and Muskegon counties are offering a new public notification system to instantly inform the public on accidents, road closings and emergencies.
Monday, February 06, 2012
SEIU Sent Key GOP Senator $5K on Day Bill to End 'Forced Unionization' Arrived in Senate
SEIU Sent Key GOP Senator $5K on Day Bill to End 'Forced Unionization' Arrived in Senate [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Roger Khan, R-Saginaw, received $5,000 from the Service Employees International Union on June, 9, 2011.
That was the day House Bill 4003 was sent to the Senate, one day after its passage in the House.
Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Roger Khan, R-Saginaw, received $5,000 from the Service Employees International Union on June, 9, 2011.
That was the day House Bill 4003 was sent to the Senate, one day after its passage in the House.
L.A. Teacher Accused of Molesting 23 Children to Keep Lifetime Health Benefits; Not His First Investigation
» L.A. Teacher Accused of Molesting 23 Children to Keep Lifetime Health Benefits; Not His First Investigation - Big Government
A teacher charged with 23 counts of lewd conduct for allegedly molesting and abusing children in his classroom evaded actual termination from the Los Angeles Unified School District enabling him to retain his lifetime health benefits.
A teacher charged with 23 counts of lewd conduct for allegedly molesting and abusing children in his classroom evaded actual termination from the Los Angeles Unified School District enabling him to retain his lifetime health benefits.
Obama's made-up jobless numbers
CURL: Obama's made-up jobless numbers - Washington Times
No one in the mainstream media, busy rewriting the government’s press release on Friday, will bother to question the newest number, or explore what trimtabs.com CEO Charles Biderman said that very day:
“Actual jobs outstanding, not seasonally adjusted, are down 2.9 million over the past two months.
It is only after seasonal adjustments — made at the sole discretion of the Bureau of Labor Statistics economists — that 2.9 million less jobs gets translated into 446,000 new seasonally adjusted jobs for January and December.
No one in the mainstream media, busy rewriting the government’s press release on Friday, will bother to question the newest number, or explore what trimtabs.com CEO Charles Biderman said that very day:
“Actual jobs outstanding, not seasonally adjusted, are down 2.9 million over the past two months.
It is only after seasonal adjustments — made at the sole discretion of the Bureau of Labor Statistics economists — that 2.9 million less jobs gets translated into 446,000 new seasonally adjusted jobs for January and December.
Pensioner with aneurysm that could kill her any minute told NHS won't fund £15k op
Pensioner with aneurysm that could kill her any minute told NHS won't fund £15k op Mail Online
But 10 days ago, the 72-year-old received a letter which said her local NHS trust would not pay for the treatment.
But 10 days ago, the 72-year-old received a letter which said her local NHS trust would not pay for the treatment.
Food Gestapo Seek A Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Sugar
Researchers Seek To Tax And Regulate Sugar Like Alcohol And Tobacco - Investors.com
"researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (where else?) said worldwide consumption of sugar has tripled over the last 50 years and is now contributing to 35 million annual deaths"
"researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (where else?) said worldwide consumption of sugar has tripled over the last 50 years and is now contributing to 35 million annual deaths"
Cops use stun gun on woman blocking McDonald's drive-thru
Cops use stun gun on woman blocking McDonald's drive-thru - NYPOST.com
Authorities say 37-year-old Evangeline Lucca bypassed the order screen and line and pulled directly up to the pick-up window Friday afternoon at the restaurant
Authorities say 37-year-old Evangeline Lucca bypassed the order screen and line and pulled directly up to the pick-up window Friday afternoon at the restaurant
'The Mahdi does not negotiate. Neither should we'
'The Mahdi does not negotiate. Neither should we' TBO.com
The asset interrupted me. "You really don't have any idea who you are dealing with, do you?" he asked.
The asset interrupted me. "You really don't have any idea who you are dealing with, do you?" he asked.
UCSF scientists declare war on sugar in food
UCSF scientists declare war on sugar in food
Like alcohol and tobacco, sugar is a toxic, addictive substance that should be highly regulated with taxes, laws on where and to whom it can be advertised, and even age-restricted sales, says a team of UCSF scientists.
Like alcohol and tobacco, sugar is a toxic, addictive substance that should be highly regulated with taxes, laws on where and to whom it can be advertised, and even age-restricted sales, says a team of UCSF scientists.
"Hidden" mortgage fee paying for payroll tax cut
"Hidden" mortgage fee paying for payroll tax cut - CBS News
But there's something the politicians weren't bragging about - the fact that they're paying for the two-month tax cut with what has turned into a brand new fee on home buyers.
The new fee is a minimum of one-tenth of 1 percent on Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-backed loans, and is likely to go much higher.
It will be imposed for the next 10 years on most mortgages and refinancings and it lasts for the life of the loan.
But there's something the politicians weren't bragging about - the fact that they're paying for the two-month tax cut with what has turned into a brand new fee on home buyers.
The new fee is a minimum of one-tenth of 1 percent on Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-backed loans, and is likely to go much higher.
It will be imposed for the next 10 years on most mortgages and refinancings and it lasts for the life of the loan.
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