Commentary: What matters most in November
The election is six weeks away, and the vast majority of the media attention has been on whether President Obama or Mitt Romney will win the state. But I think that in Michigan, the real importance may...
View ArticleCommentary: Proposal 5 and Michigan's taxes
Nobody likes taxes, and for the last 30 years, we’ve been happily brainwashed into thinking that our taxes are too high. And, as a result, a leading economist told me the other day, “We have some of...
View ArticleIn this morning's Michigan news headlines. . .
Election complaint filed against Snyder "A ballot campaign has filed an elections complaint against Governor Rick Snyder. It says he’s using his official website and other state resources illegally to...
View ArticleCommentary: Time to step up against Proposal 5 and 6?
There’s one thing that the vast majority of mainstream Republicans and Democrats agree on—Governor Rick Snyder, the man he defeated, Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, and virtually every other elected...
View ArticleThe week in review
Every Saturday Michigan Radio's Rina Miller talks with political analyst Jack Lessenberry about the week's top regional news stories. This week they talk about Proposal 5 which would require a...
View Article5 things to know about Proposal 5: Tax hike supermajority
State legislators play the game. Michigan voters will set the rules. The playing field for Michigan lawmakers could change significantly after Nov. 6, if voters approve any one of five constitutional...
View ArticleState budget director says ballot proposals lead to uncertain credit rating
The state budget director says credit agencies won’t upgrade Michigan’s rating because of proposals on the November ballot. John Nixon today spoke alongside opponents of Proposal Five. It would require...
View ArticleStateside: What a 2/3 majority would mean for Michigan
Stateside continued exploring the proposals that Michigan voters will see on next week’s ballot. Michigan Radio’s Lester Graham spoke with Cyndy about Proposal 5 and what it means for the state. Where...
View ArticleMoroun money pushing Proposal 5, tax hike supermajority
It’s obvious why the Ambassador Bridge-owning Moroun family is backing Proposal 6 . That’s the ballot measure that would require of vote of the people to build international crossings. It would be...
View ArticleTruth Squad: 'Flagrant Foul' and 'No Foul' on Prop 5 ads
Political ads are filling the airwaves, but it’s not always easy to know what is true and what is not. Michigan Watch has teamed up with the Center for Michigan’s Truth Squad to sort it out. Today we...
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