(02/20/13) - Michigan lawmakers agree - jobs are at stake.
A study done, by George Mason University, shows Michigan alone stands to lose
more than 31,000 jobs if sequestration goes into effect.
The concern is spending would be slashed for head start and education programs
and even dipping into national defense funds - all which would hit Michigan
hard.
Rep. Dan Kildee, (D) 5th District, says he's hopeful, although not optimistic,
lawmakers can avoid this.
He says this is no way to reduce the deficit.
"Who knows how long it will take for us to get our economic forces moving back
in the right direction? Even if we get through this," Kildee said.
"It's not good for the country, but I'm especially concerned about Michigan
that's been slow to benefit from this already slow recovery. The sequester was
intended to be a result that was so bad that nobody, Republican or Democrat,
would allow it to take place," Kildee said.
"There is a spending problem in Washington. That is why nearly two years ago, in
a rare showing of bipartisanship, Congress agreed to the President's sequester
plan to take a small step toward reducing overspending," said Rep. Dave Camp,
(R) 4th District. "Walking away from spending cuts and replacing them with tax
increases will do nothing to solve our spending problem, but it will hurt job
creation."
Friday, May 24 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:35:29 GMT
(05/22/13) - It's life in prison for three people convicted in the carjacking and murder of Leslie Mills, in Flint Township, in March of 2012. Leslie's husband, Kevin Mills, addressed each one of them
It's life in prison for three people convicted in the carjacking and murder of Leslie Mills, in Flint Township, in March of 2012.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:33 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:33:07 GMT
(5/23/2013) - They have been given the honor of making sure visitors have a comfortable stay in Genesee County. Thursday night, the best of the best in the service industry were honored for their work.
They have been given the honor of making sure visitors have a comfortable stay in Genesee County.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:32:03 GMT
Parents will have more choices about where to send their kids to school next year. 32 new charters schools will open in the state. Many of those schools will open in urban areas like Flint and Detro
Parents will have more choices about where to send their kids to school next year.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:31:05 GMT
(5/23/2013) - Just weeks after major flooding across mid-Michigan, Midland residents are once again on alert. The National Weather Service is predicting the Tittabawassee River will crest at 22 and a
Just weeks after major flooding across Mid-Michigan, Midland residents are once again on alert.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:30 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:30:27 GMT
(5/23/13) - A shooting in Saginaw sends 4 people to the hospital Thursday evening and police say at least one victim is female. It happened during some type of "pre-prom" meet up in the parking lot
Police are searching for whoever is responsible for the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old during a pre-prom celebration Thursday evening. Three others were injured.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:21:55 GMT
(5/23/2013) - Fenton's downtown revitalization efforts are taking another big step forward. Three major tenants have signed on to be part of the city's new "Cornerstone" development. The 4 story building
Fenton's downtown revitalization efforts are taking another big step forward. Three major tenants have signed on to be part of the city's new "Cornerstone" development.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:30:01 GMT
(05/23/13)--More than 700 city of Saginaw retirees will notice changes to their health care benefits come July first. Those changes are brining bigger health care expenses. Retirees received a letter
More than 700 city of Saginaw retirees will notice changes to their health care benefits come July 1.
