Lasinski on Gov. Whitmer’s budget recommendation
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer presented her budget recommendations this week for the 2019-20 fiscal year to a joint meeting of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. Among her recommendations were significant increases in revenue sharing to local communities, and increasing school funding by $507 million — the largest increase since 2002. Read about Gov. Whitmer’s budget […]
Why should you attend Vaping 101?
submitted by Alex Duranczyk, Coalition Director of SRSLY Manchester On Tuesday, March 12 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., SRSLY Manchester and St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will host a Vaping 101 community health talk inside Manchester Junior/Senior High School. Parents, students, teachers, and community members are invited to learn what vaping is, its growing use among youth, and […]
Obituary: Allan Robert Carson
His legacy, Allan Robert Carson, age 48, passed away March 2, 2019. He was born on December 7, 1970 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Stephen and Hattie (Spaur) Carson. Allan married Rachal Hackett, on December 6, 1997 at Sacred Heart Church in Hudson. Allan served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corp during Operation Desert Storm. […]
Gov. Whitmer: Boost Michigan schools by $507 million, with more for neediest students
by Ron French, Lindsay VanHulle (Bridge) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s first budget recommends an additional half billion dollars for Michigan schools, including as much as a $180 boost in per-pupil funding and extra funds for low-income and special education children. And the money may not be the biggest story. Whitmer’s budget allocates money in what amounts to a […]
Whitmer budget would triple literacy coaches to help Michigan students read
by Ron French (Bridge) The number of literacy coaches working in Michigan schools would triple under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed budget, a change that could yield huge benefits for Michigan school children, school officials said. Whitmer’s budget plan, unveiled Tuesday, proposes a $24 million increase in spending for literacy experts to work with classroom teachers to improve […]
Michigan businesses to Whitmer: Focus on talent, stay consistent on taxes
by Lindsay VanHulle (Bridge) Creating more skilled workers. Developing more housing in rural areas to attract more workers. Staying consistent on business taxes and regulations. These are among the policy goals that new Gov. Gretchen Whitmer should consider, business groups across Michigan, from chambers of commerce to small business advocates, told Bridge in advance of the new […]
Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to fix Michigan roads: Nearly triple gas tax
by Jim Malewitz, Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to nearly triple Michigan’s gas tax, adding another 45 cents per gallon to fix the state’s roads, her administration confirmed Monday. The proposal will come Tuesday as the Democratic governor unveils her first budget, which would need approval from the House and Senate, both controlled […]
Analysis: Gretchen Whitmer’s budget banks on Michigan GOP backing one historic tax hike
by Lindsay VanHulle, Riley Beggin (Bridge) A single, simple vote. With just the push of a button, Michigan lawmakers can solve the many vexing, expensive problems plaguing the state. At least, that’s how Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pitched her first budget proposal to legislators Tuesday, before a joint meeting of the state House and Senate appropriations […]
Six big proposals in Gretchen Whitmer’s first Michigan budget
by Riley Beggin, Lindsay VanHulle (Bridge) The conventional wisdom that many of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s campaign promises to protect the environment, invest in education and fix the roads would pack a punch to the state’s wallet has finally come to fruition. Whitmer’s first budget proposal, unveiled Tuesday, calls for a 3.6 percent increase in state spending over […]
Sportsman Club chili cook off winners
The Manchester Sportsman Club (MSC) held their annual chili cook-off on February 23rd. Scott Poet, president of the club stated, “Things went well. Everyone had a great time. A lot of great chili was enjoyed by all.” The best chili was chosen by the the guests who served as tasters and judges. Prizes were given […]
