Mich. board asks gov, lawmakers to reduce ed cuts
Lawyer News
Michigan's bipartisan State Board of Education urged Gov. Jennifer Granholm and lawmakers to find money to reduce cuts in public education and buy time for a long-term funding solution.
The 8-0 vote on Monday came after a series of blows delivered to public schools last week.
Democratic governor signed an education budget that contains a cut of $165 per student. But she also vetoed $51 million in extra funds for 39 wealthier districts and ordered another $127 per-pupil cut for all districts because of falling tax revenue.
The reductions will take effect unless more money is raised within a month.
The board heard from superintendents, former legislators and others in the public. Yet it was the testimony of three economic experts that prompted optimism that money for schools could be found if the political will existed.
The experts, who have different political backgrounds, agreed Michigan should lower its 6 percent sales tax but tax services that are exempt now — such as entertainment and landscaping, for example. Business-to-business services such as accounting and engineering would not be taxed.
Related listings
-
Court won't get involved Massachusetts tax fight
Lawyer News 06/24/2009The Supreme Court won't stop Massachusetts from taxing out-of-state corporations that work in that state but don't have in-state buildings or employees. The court refused on Monday to hear an appeal from Capital One Bank and Geoffrey, Inc., a subsidi...
-
Ga. court: Travel Web site shorting city on tax
Lawyer News 06/16/2009The Georgia Supreme Court concluded Monday that the online travel company Expedia Inc. has shortchanged a west Georgia city on hotel and occupancy taxes. The court's 4-3 ruling — the first such decision by Georgia's top appellate court — found that E...
-
Obama to crack down on business taxes
Lawyer News 05/04/2009President Barack Obama plans changes to tax policy certain to be unpopular with corporations with international divisions and individuals who use tax havens. Obama's two-part plan, which he will announce later Monday at the White House, also embraces...
New York Commercial Litigation Law Firm - Woods Lonergan PLLC
Founded in 1993 by Managing Partner James F. Woods, Woods Lonergan PLLC has built a strong reputation as a resourceful and industrious firm that provides clients with clear, concise, and straightforward answers to their most challenging legal issues. Partner Lawrence R. Lonergan, who joined the firm in 2008, has been a friend and colleague to Mr. Woods for over 40 years and shares the same business philosophy. Woods Lonergan PLLC’s collective experience and expertise enables the firm to expeditiously and effectively analyze the increasing challenges clients face in an evolving business and legal world, in many instances, avoiding unnecessary time and expense to our clients. Our mission is simple: provide cutting-edge expertise and sound advice in select areas of the law for corporate and business clients. We thrive on providing each client with personalized attention, forceful representation, and a collaborative team effort that embraces collective knowledge.