Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Milledgeville Police Handcuff 6-Year-Old Girl for Misbehaving at School
Milledgeville Police Handcuff 6-Year-Old Girl for Misbehaving at School | 13wmaz.com
"Our policy is that any detainee transported to our station in a patrol vehicle is to be handcuffed in the back.
There is no age discrimination on that rule," said Milledgeville Chief of Police Dray Swicord.
They took the child to the police station where she was charged with simple assault and damage to property.
Because of her age, she will not have to go to court.
"Our policy is that any detainee transported to our station in a patrol vehicle is to be handcuffed in the back.
There is no age discrimination on that rule," said Milledgeville Chief of Police Dray Swicord.
They took the child to the police station where she was charged with simple assault and damage to property.
Because of her age, she will not have to go to court.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Rick Snyder signs law repealing motorcycle helmet requirement
Rick Snyder signs law repealing motorcycle helmet requirement | MLive.com
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed into law a bill that would allow motorcycle operators 21 or older to ride without a helmet, his office said today.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed into law a bill that would allow motorcycle operators 21 or older to ride without a helmet, his office said today.
Michigan government unleashes armed raids on small pig farmers, forces farmer to shoot all his own pigs
NaturalNews exclusive: Michigan government unleashes armed raids on small pig farmers, forces farmer to shoot all his own pigs
Michigan Department of Natural Resources has, in total violation of the Fourth Amendment, conducted two armed raids on pig farmers in that state, one in Kalkaska County at Fife Lake and another in Cheboygan County.
Staging raids involving six vehicles and ten armed men, DNA conducted unconstitutional, illegal and arguably criminal armed raids on these two farms with the intent of shooting all the farmers' pigs under a bizarre new "Invasive Species Order" (ISO) that has suddenly declared traditional livestock to be an invasive species.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources has, in total violation of the Fourth Amendment, conducted two armed raids on pig farmers in that state, one in Kalkaska County at Fife Lake and another in Cheboygan County.
Staging raids involving six vehicles and ten armed men, DNA conducted unconstitutional, illegal and arguably criminal armed raids on these two farms with the intent of shooting all the farmers' pigs under a bizarre new "Invasive Species Order" (ISO) that has suddenly declared traditional livestock to be an invasive species.
Traffic to be rerouted near Frauenthal during symphony program
Traffic to be rerouted near Frauenthal during symphony program | MLive.com
MUSKEGON, MI -- Motorists are asked to avoid a central part of downtown Muskegon on Wednesday while a group of school children participate in a symphony program.
Muskegon Police officials are asking drivers to avoid the area of Third Street from Clay to Morris streets, and Western Avenue from Second to Fourth streets from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Over 4,000 area school children are expected to attend the symphony program that day.
The traffic circle will be closed as well.
MUSKEGON, MI -- Motorists are asked to avoid a central part of downtown Muskegon on Wednesday while a group of school children participate in a symphony program.
Muskegon Police officials are asking drivers to avoid the area of Third Street from Clay to Morris streets, and Western Avenue from Second to Fourth streets from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Over 4,000 area school children are expected to attend the symphony program that day.
The traffic circle will be closed as well.
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Lake Express and GVSU water institute team up May 5 to celebrate Lake Michigan
Lake Express and GVSU water institute team up May 5 to celebrate Lake Michigan | MLive.com
The cost of the two special Lake Michigan excursions is $12 per person with those ages 4-11 $8 and those under 3 free.
All ticket proceeds go to the Annis Water Resources Institute.
The cost of the two special Lake Michigan excursions is $12 per person with those ages 4-11 $8 and those under 3 free.
All ticket proceeds go to the Annis Water Resources Institute.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Snarl of tax code complicates fees preparers charge
Susan Tompor: Snarl of tax code complicates fees preparers charge | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
On average, Michigan taxpayers paid $215 last year for the preparation of a federal 1040 with itemized deductions on a Schedule A and a state return, according to the National Society of Accountants.
On average, Michigan taxpayers paid $215 last year for the preparation of a federal 1040 with itemized deductions on a Schedule A and a state return, according to the National Society of Accountants.
YOU HAVEN'T LIVED HERE UNTIL ... YOU PAY MICHIGAN INCOME TAXES
YOU HAVEN'T LIVED HERE UNTIL ... YOU PAY MICHIGAN INCOME TAXES | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
DON'T SOME MUNICIPALITIES LEVY INCOME TAXES, TOO?
Yes, 22 of them:
Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Pontiac, Port Huron, Flint, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Battle Creek, Albion, Jackson, Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, Grayling, Big Rapids, Ionia, Lapeer, Springfield (Calhoun County), Portland,(Ionia County), Walker (Kent County) and Hudson (Lenawee County). Living or working in one of these communities doesn't affect your state income tax rate.
DON'T SOME MUNICIPALITIES LEVY INCOME TAXES, TOO?
Yes, 22 of them:
Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Pontiac, Port Huron, Flint, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Battle Creek, Albion, Jackson, Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, Grayling, Big Rapids, Ionia, Lapeer, Springfield (Calhoun County), Portland,(Ionia County), Walker (Kent County) and Hudson (Lenawee County). Living or working in one of these communities doesn't affect your state income tax rate.
Statement on Tax Freedom Day
Wilson County News - Commentaries - Statement on Tax Freedom Day
Americans should also realize that federal government taxes aren’t enough to cover the federal budget. An additional $1.014 trillion is needed to pay for all of the obligations and that would put the real Tax Freedom Day at May 14.
That represents an additional 27 days of federal spending financed by borrowing.
Americans should also realize that federal government taxes aren’t enough to cover the federal budget. An additional $1.014 trillion is needed to pay for all of the obligations and that would put the real Tax Freedom Day at May 14.
That represents an additional 27 days of federal spending financed by borrowing.
Hidden debt extends true Tax Freedom Day through 2112
COMMENTARY: Hidden debt extends true Tax Freedom Day through 2112
This year Tax Freedom Day ironically is April 17, but the numbers crunchers at the foundation should be honest about which century.
This year Tax Freedom Day ironically is April 17, but the numbers crunchers at the foundation should be honest about which century.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Teachers union leaders call for corporations to pay more taxes, sending money to schools
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.
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.
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!
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