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Emergency Managers on watch A group opposed to Michigan’s emergency manager law appears to have gotten enough signatures to put the law to a voter referendum. Jobs, jobs, jobs The Christian Science Monitor looks at one major obstacle for Wisconsin governor Scott Walker in his recall election: Over the last 12 months, Wisconsin lost more jobs … Continue reading
Underground marijuana farm The Detroit Free Press was granted “exclusive access” to a former mine in the Upper Peninsula where one company wants to grow enough medical marijuana to serve 131,000 Michigan residents. The marijuana would be grown a mile underground. Whose economy is better? The Chicago Sun-Times tries to settle a debate between Illinois Governor … Continue reading
A plan for Medicaid Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has a $2.7 billion plan to keep the state’s Medicaid program solvent. According to partner station WBEZ, the plan makes deep cuts in coverage and eligibility, and raises revenue by increasing the state’s cigarette tax. Losing jobs Wisconsin lost 4,300 jobs in March. That could have an effect one … Continue reading
Stumping President Obama was in the Midwest yesterday. He talked about job training in Ohio, according to partner station WCPN Ideastream. At a stop in Dearborn, Mich., the president emphasized the importance of “making things,” according to Michigan Radio. Delayed, not defeated Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has agreed to a six day delay on a vote for … Continue reading
Recall fight The Wall Street Journal reports that what started out as a fight over collective bargaining has grown into a “high-stakes, high-dollar referendum on Republican Gov. Scott Walker and central elements of his party’s fiscal agenda.” And a new poll shows Walker has a slim lead in the June recall race. Wage gap MLive … Continue reading
Taking a chance A group in Michigan wants to change the state’s constitution to allow more casino gambling. According to the Detroit Free Press, the group is proposing new casinos in eight locations, including downtown Detroit and Grand Rapids. Two politicians, two views of the economy Wisconsin primary voters head to the polls tomorrow. The … Continue reading
The petition signatures have all been counted, and now it’s up to Wisconsin’s Government Accountability Board to schedule recall elections. That is likely to happen on Friday. The board meets at 9 am CT, and you can watch its deliberations live. The board’s staff released signature tallies on Thursday on recall petitions for Gov. Scott … Continue reading
CDO woes no mo’ Five Wisconsin school districts have settled a lawsuit with an investment firm over the sale of collateralized debt obligations. The school districts say the firm sold them CDOs without disclosing the risks involved. The districts will get $22 million from the firm, according to the Wall Street Journal. And they won’t … Continue reading
Wah Wah Shell has chosen Pittsburg for a new $2 billion plant to process natural gas. The Wall Street Journal says the plant is expected to create thousands of jobs. Ohio leaders were hoping the plant would be built in their state. Whoopsie Two weeks ago, a state press release in Indiana promoted the MBC … Continue reading
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is in the middle of a contentious recall fight, which has made headlines around the country. But one story that hasn’t gotten as much attention is the ongoing criminal investigation involving a number of Scott Walker’s former staff members. The investigation is centered on Scott Walker’s time as Milwaukee’s county executive. … Continue reading
