Tax increases are certainly not unheard of to help balance the budget during tough economic times. But lawmakers always should take an honest approach to the process. As state lawmakers look for ways to resolve budget problems, it appears they are faced with either $150 million in cuts or a 30-cent tax increase on cigarettes.
In response to Ebony Williams’ letter, “Work performed should receive pay” (SN 6/17), I am the supervisor to whom she refers, and would like to mention some imperative information that she left out of her letter.
When I got hired to work in the parking booth for the summer, I was ecstatic. I thought to myself, “What a gravy job.” It’s not too often you find a job where you can study, enjoy the sun and do pretty much nothing for a tiny bit of cash.
In a recent State News column, Josh Siegel wrote “conservatism is no more a flawed ideology than progressive multiculturalism.
It’s starting to become a bit of a cliché. Last week, another student government organization met to vote on an important issue, but couldn’t gather enough members to actually hold the meeting. The Council of Graduate Students had planned to approve its budget Wednesday, but the assembly was one member short of quorum - the minimum number of representatives required to be present to vote on issues.
This weekend’s Michigan Pride festival and rally in downtown Lansing served as a reminder of state lawmakers’ apparent lack of concern about discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Years ago, while attending middle school, I noticed a trend - a trend that has continued, for the most part, up until now, about a decade later. All my friends, the ones with whom I played video games, sports or just plain committed small-time juvenile crimes with, were changing.
A bill passed by the state Senate that would leave only $33 million remaining in Michigan’s “rainy day” fund is, at best, a quick solution that will keep the budget stabilized while the economy climbs to higher levels. At worst, it could be a disastrous decision that will mean tremendous hardships ahead. The legislation passed 37-0 in the Senate and has been sent to the House.
Dear Hollywood, (Expletive deleted) you. Sincerely, Rishi Kundi P.S. Admittedly, some small elaboration is necessary.
Life is fragile. Tragedy strikes every second of every day and nothing can stop it from happening. I’ve lost people I love when I shouldn’t have.
MSU officials believe lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender students are attracted to the university because of its open community and a welcoming atmosphere that allows for diversity in all varieties.
I am hopeful that the sex education bill mentioned in an article earlier this week, “Bill could increase sex education,” (SN 6/10) will pass, but I fear that people are a bit too optimistic about many parents’ open-mindedness. Recently, a proposal to add sex education to Charlotte High School’s curriculum was approved, but just barely.
Can you hear the silence? Can you feel the silence? Before the year 2002 came crashing in, I would have said that those kinds of questions are ethereal and should be relegated to the discussion of poetic nuances.
In response to Jason C. Miller’s column, “Republican education policy has brought about good things for ‘U’” (SN 6/3) concerning the good of the Republican Party, I have to disagree.
The tallies in Monday’s East Lansing school district election are in - and voters picked three people to take two open seats on the school board.
Two proposed bills that would charge gas pipeline companies a yearly fee for each mile of pipe in the state go about dealing with safety issues the wrong way. It’s clear lawmakers want to use the fees to ensure pipeline companies put safety first.
I’m writing to express my dismay with the university. The fountain in front of the Main Library is not working this summer.
It’s easy for college students to forget the importance of K-12 education - and their roles as citizens in helping to make sure public education survives and thrives. But those students - and the entire MSU community - should be interested in the affairs of local school districts.
My comments are in regard to the recent letters about MSU students’ and visitors’ impounded (or stolen, depending on who you’re talking to) bikes.
This letter is in regards to the current debate sparked by the impounding of bikes recently performed by the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety.