Restructuring ideas: 50 ways to make Michigan better
The Detroit News' editorial board is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform and restructuring government and the economy.
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50 ideas to fix Michigan
Change the role of college faculty
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 12/02/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Raise personal property tax exemption
Idea 49: Streamline the collection and simplify compliance with Michigan's personal property tax. - 11/30/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Provide flexibility in state aid for preschool
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 11/27/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Create three-year college degrees
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 11/26/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Fund state parks with $10 surcharge
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 11/25/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Full high school access to two-year colleges
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 11/24/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
End K-12 teacher tenure
Idea 44: End the practice of teacher tenure as we know it and base continued employment, promotion and compensation on jointly established performance goals. - 11/23/2009
50 Ideas to fix Michigan
Nursing degrees from community colleges
There is a forecasted shortage of nurses in Michigan. Many working adults who want to shift careers need an affordable nursing program that can offer courses closer to home that fit around their work schedules. - 11/19/2009
50 Ideas to fix Michigan
Trim public worker health benefits
Taxpayers can't afford to pay the escalating costs of health care benefits for government workers. And at age 65, these retirees are all covered by Medicare anyway -- just like the rest of Michigan residents. - 11/18/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Steer students to underfilled professions
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 11/17/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Switch to incentive pay for teachers
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 11/13/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Shift to year-round school calendar
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 11/11/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Reform lawmakers' salaries, perks, disclosure for more accountability
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 11/06/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Stop mortgaging tobacco cash
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 11/05/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Ensure 180 days or more of school
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 11/04/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Update how localities get fuel revenues
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/30/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Create minimum health benefit
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/29/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Change Michigan-only rules
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/28/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Eliminate agricultural extension programs
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/27/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Keep paroled inmates out of prison
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/23/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Cut state government work force
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/22/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Coordinate economic development efforts
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/21/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Slash school district bureaucracy
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/20/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Cap or shift school health benefits
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/16/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Switch new teachers to 401(k)s
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/15/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Change state revenue-sharing formula
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/14/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Privatize nonteaching services in schools
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/13/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Measure state's business competitiveness
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/12/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Eliminate personal property tax
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/09/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Pool health benefits of public employees
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/08/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Eliminate redundant state programs
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/07/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Let private firms run some prisons
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/06/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Intensify school district consolidation
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/05/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Re-route revenue sharing to localities
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/02/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Merge local governments to save money
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 10/01/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Make prison sentencing reforms
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 09/29/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Make state worker compensation average
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 09/28/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Change way public universities are funded
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 09/25/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Raise Michigan's beer tax
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 09/24/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Reform Medicaid with incentives
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform, restructuring government and the economy. - 09/23/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Outlaw binding police, fire arbitration
The Detroit News is highlighting ideas from various groups to promote discussion on reform and restructuring government and the economy. - 09/22/2009
50 ideas to fix Michigan
Shift State Police road patrols to counties
This is the start of a daily series that offers ideas to reform Michigan. - 09/21/2009
