Bonding is a good deal these days because interest rates are low. Gets cleanup started now, rather than waiting years for original polluters to be identified and prosecuted. Lead abatement program helps state address major children's health issue. Forces taxpayers to pick up the tab for industrial cleanups, and lets polluters off the hook. Money set aside for river cleanup and other projects may not be enough to make any meaningful progress.
Proposal fails to address urban sprawl and land use concerns.
Michigan's polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 3. You have until 4 p.m. Nov. 2 to apply in person for an absentee ballot at your city or township clerk's office. You are eligible to vote by absent voter ballot if you expect to be away from your hometown on election day, are 60 or older, are in jail awaiting trial or arraignment, cannot attend the polls for religious reasons, or are physically unable to go to the voting place without the assistance of another person. If you have questions about where to vote, call your local clerk. We welcome your comments .