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Already paid fair share of taxes to schools
February 20, 2013 The AMA-ESD is asking for an “enhanced” millage for more money to operate. Every time a millage increase has passed the state has reduced its contribution to the schools by that amount. more »»
Our political choices having adverse effect
February 20, 2013 In this state and country we have a moral/ethical dilemma. People are hurting, schools are hurting, roads and bridges are crumbling, people can't find good doctors, and big companies are flourishing. more »»
Show spending cuts before support millage
February 20, 2013 Over the past few weeks, there have been numerous letters to the editor concerning the proposed millage increase for school funding. The opinions seem to fall into two camps. more »»
It’s up to us to support our schools, vote yes
February 19, 2013 Legally School Enhancement Millages may only be passed Educational Service District wide. Proceeds must be distributed on a per student basis. Not necessarily fair but the only option available. more »»
Priest doesn’t deserve to receive death threats
February 19, 2013 It was with a sad heart that I am writing this. I am a member of the Alpena Catholic Community. Our new priest has received more than one death threat letter. more »»
State needs to increase transportation funding
February 19, 2013 In the interest of public safety and jobs, now is the time for Michigan to invest in our crumbling roads and bridges and to create a real system of public transportation alternatives to driving. more »»
Length of millage doesn’t make any sense
February 19, 2013 I certainly appreciate the financial needs of the sharing district schools for the 2012-2013 school year. more »»
State trying to destroy public education; vote no
February 19, 2013 Let me get this right. The last GOP governor, John Engler in 1994 passed Proposal A to fund K-12 schools exclusively with a $0.06 sales tax instead of schools having to seek millages. more »»
Vote no on the Feb. 26 AMA?ESD millage
February 18, 2013 Does the AMA-ESD even care about: 1. The hundreds of people that have lost their homes, or property, in the last five years to mortgage foreclosure. more »»
We need to support millage and our schools
February 18, 2013 We need to vote “Yes” on the School Millage on Feb. 26. Here’s why: Our schools need our help. They did not create the funding problems. They have cut to the bone and it is still not enough. more »»
We need to support millage and our schools
February 18, 2013 We need to vote “Yes” on the School Millage on Feb. 26. Here’s why: Our schools need our help. They did not create the funding problems. They have cut to the bone and it is still not enough. more »»
DPW does good job of maintaining streets
February 15, 2013 This is in response to the letter from Mark Purol printed in Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, Alpena New. more »»
Investing in schools good for community
February 15, 2013 My husband and I were thrilled when granted the opportunity to move back to Northern Michigan after spending several years living downstate. more »»
Won’t support millage raising anyone’s taxes
February 15, 2013 After reading the information on the millage proposed by the AMA ESD, I am worried that adding three mills for 10 years is a huge expense for property owners. more »»
Leonard Pitts rants continue to ignore facts
February 15, 2013 We should appreciate The Alpena News for occasionally alerting us to the crazy nut jobs on the left as it has again on Thursday, Feb. 7. more »»
Some tax numbers to consider about millage
February 15, 2013 Enhancement millage facts. Fact 1: Since Proposal A was passed our local schools have not had equal funding from the State. The difference is at least $3,000 per student per year. Fact . more »»
Setting record straight on AMA?ESD funds
February 15, 2013 It is not in our practice to respond to letters to the editor, but a recent letter written by Bill Allen of Alpena, requires a response. Mr. more »»
Don’t listen to misinformation, get all facts
February 15, 2013 It is very disturbing to see so much misinformation in the news regarding the upcoming enhancement millag. more »»
Take issue with numbers presented by writer
February 15, 2013 In his letter to the editor “Michigan GOP shows again it will ruin state,” appearing in the Alpena News dated Feb. more »»
Keep control of schools locally — vote yes
February 14, 2013 I am a mother of three boys who attend Alpena Public Schools. I haven’t been a letter writer before but I find our school funding crisis one for which I must spea. more »» |
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