Tag: Michigan

Mid-America Pension Rights Project, Pension

Court Upholds Law Requiring State Workers to Pay to Pensions

Via 9and10news.com, By David Eggert, 9and10news.com July 29, 2015 The Michigan Supreme Court has upheld a law requiring state employees to contribute a portion of their pay to qualify for a full pension in retirement. Justices ruled Wednesday that the 2011 law does not infringe on the Civil Service Commission’s powers because voters did not consider pensions or other fringe benefits to be “compensation” when … Continue reading Court Upholds Law Requiring State Workers to Pay to Pensions

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Mid-America Pension Rights Project, Pension

Thorny teacher pension case returns to Court of Appeals

Via Detroit Free Press, By Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press July 6, 2015 LANSING — The Michigan Supreme Court has sent back to the Court of Appeals a pension case affecting the possible repayment to Michigan teachers and other school employees of a $552.7-million escrow fund held by the state. Last week’s order by the Michigan Supreme Court is the latest development in a protracted … Continue reading Thorny teacher pension case returns to Court of Appeals

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County approves extra $900,000 for pensions

Via The Daily Reporter By Don Reid, The Daily Reporter July 7, 2015 COLDWATER — Branch County has made a $900,000 payment to to Michigan Employee Retirement System (MERS) after making a budgeted $970,000 payment this year. That is payment of $1.87 million for 2015.The vote was 4-1, with commissioner Dale Swift opposing the additional payment. Branch County Administrator Bud Norman explained this will help … Continue reading County approves extra $900,000 for pensions

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Mid-America Pension Rights Project, Pension

Saginaw shifting $72 million city-managed police pension fund to MERS

Via Mlive, By Mark Tower, Mlive May 12, 2015 Since 1965, Saginaw has managed the pension system for its police officers and firefighters internally, through a five-member board. But that is about to change, at least for the city’s current and retired police pensioners. Saginaw City Council took the first steps Monday, May 11, to move about $72 million invested for police pensions from the city-run … Continue reading Saginaw shifting $72 million city-managed police pension fund to MERS

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Mid-America Pension Rights Project, Pension

Pontiac pension fund transfer could work, says CEO of statewide system

Via The Oakland Press, By Dustin Blitchok, The Oakland Press May 3, 2015 The Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, the statewide nonprofit that’s been suggested as a solution to Pontiac’s retiree health care liability, has 800 Michigan municipalities as clients and more than 100,000 participants. Former Emergency Manager Lou Schimmel and others have said Pontiac’s 150-percent-funded, $500-million General Employees Retirement System could be transferred to MERS, … Continue reading Pontiac pension fund transfer could work, says CEO of statewide system

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FYI, History, Michigan

Michigan and Black History Month

by Shirley Brown, Project Healthy Living Coach February is Black History Month.  The National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans.  African Americans have made a profound and continual impact on America in many areas including history, education, entertainment, literature, science, sports, politics, culture, and the military. Michigan has produced a significant number of affluent African Americans. Michigan actively … Continue reading Michigan and Black History Month

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Elder Law of Michigan, History

September 7 is National Grandparents Day

by Pat Ocheltree, MiCAFE My concept of grandparenting has been significantly enlarged in the process of talking to many older adults through my work at Elder Law of Michigan! No longer do I think only of the loving grandparent figure who is able to help, influence and provide aspirations to their progeny! I talk with so many dear grandparents, particularly grandmothers, who are denying themselves in many ways in … Continue reading September 7 is National Grandparents Day

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Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors

Elder Law of Michigan Speaks Up on Behalf of Older Crime Victims

by Ron Tatro, Vice President & COO Each year the Michigan Department of Corrections spends more than 2 billion dollars housing and management over 40,000 inmates. The Michigan Law Revision Commission and The Council of State Governments have spent the past year studying the Corrections system. This review has included how different parts of society is impacted and to what degree. Elder Law of Michigan … Continue reading Elder Law of Michigan Speaks Up on Behalf of Older Crime Victims

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Housing Rights Center of Michigan

Housing Counseling Services Offer More than Just Housing Counseling

Elder Law of Michigan’s President & CEO, Keith L. Morris, recently wrote an article about the Housing Rights Center of Michigan – the housing counseling program at Elder Law of Michigan. The Housing Rights Center of Michigan assists clients of all ages and incomes with various housing issues in counties surrounding Lansing, Michigan. Housing counselors not only help people avoid foreclosure, but they are also an … Continue reading Housing Counseling Services Offer More than Just Housing Counseling

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