Author: Clean Technica
Trump, White House target Abdul El-Sayed as âthreatâ in Michigan Senate race
The White House is paying special attention to Abdul El-Sayed, suggesting he would be a âthreat to Americaâ if elected to the US Senate. âWe always knew they were going to go here,â he responded….
Michigan is spending $150M on one-time ‘educator’ bonuses. Here’s how it works
Michigan starting teacher pay is near the bottom while average teacher pay is middle of the pack. One lawmaker says the bonuses can help offset rising costs….
Other states shrink local governments. Michigan law preserves archaic âmessâ
Michigan has more local governments and puts more tasks on them than most other states. Other states have shrunk government, but Michigan law makes mergers or dissolving extremely difficult….
Rural Michigan in crisis: Too many governments that too few want to lead
Many of Michiganâs nearly 1,500 townships and villages are run by part-time retirees in their 80s who are begging for help. The system is frayed and, without reform, communities could falter. Lansing isnât coming to rescue….
Michigan counties, towns spend $30B a year. Could collaboration get more done?
Governors have repeatedly called on, cajoled and enticed Michiganâs 1,856 local governments to work better together. Locals say they already are, but experts say more could be done….