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Bill to mandate privatization an unnecessary Trojan horse
Lawmakers in Lansing are mulling a proposal to mandate that local and intermediate school districts effectively privatize transportation, custodial and food services within a year and a half. While we…
Business groups laud item pricing repeal effort; others abhor it
The state House of Representatives passed legislation last week that offers retailers a reprieve from what some consider to be stringent consumer pricing laws. House Bill (HB) 4158, which will…
Schools, pensions, revenue sharing could take major hits
Gov. Rick Snyder told Michigan residents during his campaign against Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero that there would be shared sacrifice needed in order to get the state’s fiscal house in…
Tested waters had no Asian carp DNA
The state Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) recently received good news in the fight against Asian carp, as new test results were negative for environmental DNA (eDNA) for…
Motorists can submit locations for map
A new online system is being launched for the public to report and avoid potholes as the pending warmer weather is expected to usher in problems on the roads when…
Panel to study broadcasts of county meetings
With more local governments moving to open up their meetings to people who may not be able to physically be there for a particular session, the Oakland County Board of…
Bills reintroduced to provide tax relief
Road construction not only impacts motorists, but also businesses. As such, a local lawmaker is reviving an effort from last year to allow local governments to grant property tax breaks…
Wixom officials working to market and define city
As visionaries for the community, Wixom City Council members recently brainstormed community-minded goals to roll out over the course of 2011. The City Council convened after compiling individual lists and…
Applicants sought for advisory, oversight panels
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is still looking for citizens to serve on a board responsible for overseeing the county’s various mental health initiatives. County commissioners are looking for…
Repeal of item pricing act
Legislation that would repeal the state’s Consumer Item Pricing Act has cleared the state House and is now being considering in the Senate. The proposal is being lauded by retailers,…
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