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WEBMichigan Capitol Confidential is a news source that covers state and local government, politics, and policy. Read stories about taxpayer-funded projects, corporate subsidies, education, health, and more.
Michigan House approves bills to resurrect dues skim for home …
WEB2 days ago · Michigan home health care providers could see smaller paychecks after the state House approved bills aimed at resurrecting the dues skim practice voters rejected by wide margins twelve years ago. The House voted Wednesday on Senate Bills 790 and 791, which would push home health care workers into ...
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WEBA Michigan News Source. News Story Michigan hasn’t defunded education. Lawmaker’s claim is false: Per-pupil funding from state sources increased more than $5,000 from 2012 to 2023 Read more
Michigan’s 2024 budget will spend all but 3% of state’s $9B surplus
WEBIf the 2023-2024 Michigan budget passes as recommended by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the state will spend all but $250 million of its $9 billion surplus, budget director Christopher …
CapCon’s top 10 most read stories of 2022
WEBJan 1, 2022 · CapCon’s top 10 most read stories of 2022 Michigan Capitol Confidential’s Top 10 stories of the year as measured by views
Supreme Court ruling could weaken renewed dues skim
WEB4 days ago · Michigan lawmakers are expected to pass bills this week that would take money from people who care for their disabled loved ones and turn it over to the Service Employees International Union. But home health care providers will have ways to defend their constitutional rights, thanks to a 2018 U.S ...
Michigan Senate approves $1.6B in tax capture
WEBMar 21, 2024 · What’s old is new again. The Michigan Senate on Tuesday approved $1.6 billion in tax capture credits through 2038, reviving and rebranding a program from the time of Gov. Rick Snyder.
Michigan’s efforts to boost housing are far short of what is needed
WEBApr 18, 2024 · The Michigan State Housing Development Authority financed the construction or rehabilitation of 3,143 housing units in 2014.Just nine years later, the state’s housing authority nearly tripled its output, financing 8,944 units.That’s impressive growth, but it’s not enough for what Gov. Gretchen Whitmer promised she would do.
Michigan financial disclosure bills double fines, strengthen spousal ...
WEBMichigan’s Senate Oversight Committee approved financial disclosure bills for officeholders and candidates Tuesday, two months ahead of a Dec. 31 deadline.