Jake Neher

Performance Pay For Teachers Moves Forward In State House

Jake Neher — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:12:39 +0000

A state House panel has approved a plan to tie teachers’ pay to student performance.

Changes Could Be Coming To Michigan’s Fireworks Law

Jake Neher — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:43:53 +0000

Lawmakers in Lansing are considering some changes to the Michigan’s controversial new fireworks law.

Debate Over Medicaid Expansion, Reform Continues In Lansing

Jake Neher — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:43:42 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder’s administration says it’s “very skeptical” the federal government will let Michigan put a time limit on Medicaid.

Debate Over Medicaid Expansion, Reform Continues In Lansing

Jake Neher — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:43:30 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder’s administration says it’s “very skeptical” the federal government will let Michigan put a time limit on Medicaid.

Lawmakers Want To Reimburse Schools Forced To Change American Indian Mascots

Jake Neher — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:25:52 +0000

A fight over American Indian-themed school mascots could result in a three million dollar budget cut for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.

State Lawmakers Close To A Deal On Public Defense Overhaul

Jake Neher — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:43:03 +0000

Lawmakers in the state Senate say they hope to pass an overhaul of Michigan’s public defense system in the coming weeks.

Snyder Administration Has Concerns About Medicaid Plan, But Says It’s A Good Start

Jake Neher — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:55:46 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder’s administration is applauding state House Republicans for offering a plan to overhaul Medicaid in Michigan.

State Lawmakers Debate Merit-Based Pay For Teachers

Jake Neher — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:12:01 +0000

New teachers in Michigan would be paid based primarily on student growth under a bill in Lansing.

U.S. Education Secretary, Snyder Tour EAA And DPS Schools

Jake Neher — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:44:43 +0000

The Obama Administration’s top education official says public schools in Detroit are improving.

No Democratic Votes For No-Fault Reform In State House

Jake Neher — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:42:08 +0000

A bill to overhaul Michigan’s auto no-fault insurance system will not get a single “yes” vote from Democrats in the state House.

Bills To Revoke Welfare Based On Drug Testing And School Absences Clear State House

Jake Neher — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:41:51 +0000

A pair of bills that would revoke welfare benefits from some Michigan families has cleared the state House.

State School Takeover Bill Stalls In Senate, Republicans Want Changes

Jake Neher — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:10:56 +0000

Republicans in the state Senate say it’s time to go back to the drawing board on a bill that would facilitate state takeovers of struggling schools.

Support Building In Lansing To Change High School Graduation Requirements

Jake Neher — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:25:22 +0000

A plan to change Michigan’s high school graduation requirements could be sent to the state House floor as early as next week.

Auto No-Fault Debate Kicks Off In Lansing

Jake Neher — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:27:28 +0000

A number of people who’ve been severely injured in auto accidents were at the state Capitol Thursday.

Snyder Administration Says “Secret Group” Not Seriously Considering School Vouchers

Jake Neher — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:12:36 +0000

The Snyder administration says an education work group is not seriously discussing a voucher-like system for public schools.

Auto No-Fault Changes Proposed By Governor And State Lawmakers

Jake Neher — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:40:12 +0000

The debate over changing Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance system is underway in Lansing.

Welfare Drug Testing Bill Moves forward In State House

Jake Neher — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:41:41 +0000

Michigan would begin suspicion-based drug testing of welfare recipients under a bill approved Wednesday by a state House panel.

Animal Rights Groups Urge State Lawmakers To Toughen Cruelty Laws

Jake Neher — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:04:30 +0000

State lawmakers are taking up several bills that have animal rights groups either cheering or sneering.

Michigan Democrats Mark Tax Day With Bills For “Middle Class Tax Relief”

Jake Neher — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:08:27 +0000

State House Democrats spent “tax day” pushing a plan to repeal several state tax policies.

Michigan Senate Democrats Try To Force Vote On Pension Tax Before April 15th Deadline

Jake Neher — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:40:23 +0000

With the tax filing deadline right around the corner, Michigan Democrats are attacking what they call unfair Republican tax policies.