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BLM Says Yes, No, No, No, No, No!

Monday, Oct 8, 2012
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This headline might sound contrary, but it describes Business Leaders for Michigan’s (BLM) view of the upcoming ballot proposals.

For the first time in more than a decade, we can imagine a better Michigan – thanks to the work of Gov. Rick Snyder and House and Senate leaders. For the last 2 years, they’ve spent only what the state could afford, reduced our debt and created a better tax system in Michigan that rewards hard work. As a result, we have a healthier economy that is starting to grow, and more Michiganders are back to work and keeping more of what they earn.

But this progress is at risk. On the Nov. 6 ballot, we will be asked to make decisions that impact whether Michigan can continue to move forward.

Proposal 1 asks us to decide whether to keep the Emergency Manager Law that is helping financially troubled communities regain financial stability.

Proposals 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 ask us to decide whether to permanently embed in our Constitution specific labor, tax, energy, and bridge-and-tunnel building policies that promote the self-interests of particular groups at the expense of Michigan’s hardworking taxpayers and families by making it more costly to live, work, and raise a family here.

To keep moving Michigan forward, BLM supports keeping the Emergency Manager Law and opposes Proposals 2-6 which attempt to entrench special interests in our Constitution forever. Let’s not return to the days of out-of-control spending, no accountability, and little hope for the future.

Icon-PDFClick here to read more about the ballot proposals.

 

Below are recent media stories on the ballot proposals:

Governor Snyder on the Ballot Proposals

Detroit News: Ballot bids threaten Michigan’s progress

Detroit News Opinion: Prop 1 is a Yes, No on the rest: We round up our Michigan proposal endorsements

Detroit Free Press: Amendment Overreach

Oakland Press: Proposal 2 would Enshrine Collective Bargaining as a Constitutional Right

Cadillac News: Educators Agree: Vote NO on Proposal 2 to Protect Students, Stand-up for Local Schools

MLive: Opponents: Union-Backed Protect Our Jobs Proposal would Make it Harder to Fire Teachers Caught at Work with Drugs, Alcohol 

Morning Sun: Just say no to the constitutional amendments

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