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Michigan Unions Take a Hit as 'Right to Work' Bill is Signed by Governor Snyder [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:41:33 +0000

As expected, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has signed Right to Work legislation.

Anti-Bullying Laws Now A Michigan Reality

Jeremy Fenech — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:43:48 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder is signing anti-bullying legislation in to law today. It will require all public schools in the state to adopt a uniform policy by June of 2012.

Teenager Refuses to Apologize to Governor After Tweeting He 'Sucked' [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:53:30 +0000

Emma Sullivan claims her initial tweets, using the Twitter hashtag (he) #blowsalot were meant only as a joke. The 18-year-old high school senior was on a field trip, at which Kansas Governor Sam Brownback spoke, and a couple of seemingly innocent tweets have put the teen in the center of a controversy.

In today's social-media driven world, would you stand behind your child? Would it be acceptable to say, for example, Governor Rick Snyder "sucks," or to use the hashtag #blowsalot when tweeting about him?

Brownback's office has since apologized to her for blowing the whole thing out of proportion. Hit the jump for more, and a video from CNN.

Governor Snyder Proposes Car Registration Rate Hike to Pay for Roads

George McIntyre — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:29:06 +0000

If Governor Rick Snyder gets his way, it will cost you $120 more each year to register your vehicle in Michigan. Snyder is also suggesting local governments can charge up to an additional $40 per year, which would be used locally.

Is it worth it? Sound off in the comments section. Certainly Michigan's roads need attention, but are you in favor of paying $120 more per year for each of your vehicles?

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder May Not Run for Re-Election in 2014

George McIntyre — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:47:27 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder told the Michigan Information and Research Service (MIRS) that he may not run for re-election in 2014, if he's able to fully carry out his agenda in only one term.

How many "Recall Governor Snyder" signs have you seen lately? (I see four on my way home from work every day.) How many teachers or state employees do you know that are less than pleased with the adjustments that have been made to their income?

Gov. Rick Snyder's Daughter's School Begs for Funding [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:45:50 +0000

Governor Snyder's daughter attends a private school - Greenhills School, in Ann Arbor. The annual tuition? $20,000. However, that's apparently not enough. The school has posted a video on YouTube appealing for funds.

Ironic, don't you think, when you consider the fact that Governor Snyder just signed legislation which will cut per-pupil funding for Michigan public school students by $370, bringing the yearly allowance down to $6,846. That's quite the comparison.

Michigan School Superintendent's Letter to Governor: Make My School a Prison

George McIntyre — Wed, 25 May 2011 15:28:07 +0000

The letter to the editor below, published by the Gratiot County Herald, makes some extremely good points - especially when comparing the $30,000 to $40,000 spent annually on each of Michigan's prisoners, to the amount spent each year on school students.

Take a look at the letter, from Ithaca Public Schools Superintendent Nathan Bootz, after the break. Bravo, Mr. Bootz, Bravo!

Governor Snyder Revises Sunday Liquor Sales Policy

Will Riddle — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:05:46 +0000

Last year it was made legal to sell alcoholic beverages at the same time on Sundays as the rest of the week. The law was supposed to give communities the choice of opting out of Sunday morning sales but an oversight made it more of an all or none situation. Before the law went in [...]

State Education Cuts Cause Bendle School Layoffs

Will Riddle — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:23:20 +0000

Recent budget cuts in Michigan’s education system have been met with many voices of disapproval. The new financial limitations have already started to hit close to home as Bendle’s Board of Education is forced to make some unwanted changes regarding the size of their staff. Monday night the members of the Board of Education for [...]

Specs Appeal: Wear Glasses to Job Interview

George McIntyre — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:57:09 +0000

Ever notice that the smarter characters on TV and in movies wear glasses? Sure, they may sometimes be portrayed as nerds, but they’re still smarter! Michigan’s new governor, Rick Snyder claimed to be “One Tough Nerd”, and we hired him! People that wear glasses look smarter, and are more likely to get hired. That’s according [...]