The Michigan State Fair had been a state tradition for 160 years and held at Eight Mile and Woodward, within Detroit city limits, since 1905. But the fair had been running deficits and needed $360,000 from the state in 2008 to cover losses. Fewer than 220,000 people passed through last year. At its peak in 1966, the fair drew 1 million
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Continuation of the earlier story: Cary Park District officials resign following 'obscene conduct' citation http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=402384
According to their resignation agreements, both will be paid through Oct. 31 unless they find work before that.
Also, both will receive all of their accrued vacation and sick time, and will be eligible for health insurance through the end of the year.
Also, both can file unemployment claims after Oct. 31 if they haven’t found work yet.
On top of that, Cherveny received a $28,905 incentive for service time, which was part of his contract. As of May 1, Cherveny’s salary was $114,198 and Mayer’s salary was $67,333.
In each agreement, both agreed not to sue the park district.
proposed county property tax rate would also increase to 84 cents per $100 of equalized assessed valuation, resulting in a $280 bill for the owner of a $100,000 home, assuming no tax exemptions. If that rate holds true, it will mark the first time since 1992 that the county’s tax rate was higher than 80 cents. In 1991, the county tax rate was 91.6 cents.
combining the treasurer’s investment duties and comptroller’s check-writing chores could save taxpayers $12 million, even though it would require a constitutional amendment and four years to accomplish. In a debt-ridden state, though, every bit helps.
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Tea Party activists from around the Midwest are preparing for a major gathering under the Arch [in St. Louis] next month in what figures to be one of the group's largest rallies before the November midterm elections.
The Sept. 12 rally will draw attention to the movement's "9/12" efforts -- a push to replicate the country's unity the day after the 2001 terrorist attacks.
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One of the biggest lottery firms in the world, Intralot S.A., is weighing a protest after it was eliminated on Aug. 9, barely a week after bids were submitted on July 30, for reasons that remain unknown.
no other state has planned to outsource so much control over its lottery operations, and the prospect of higher profits resulting from private management remains to be proved.
Only two bidders remain
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