Keep the door open: House should not approve OMA changes
In the wake of the recent University presidential selection and lawsuit against the University for a violation of Michigan's Open Meetings Act, the controversy again springs into the headlines with the state House's recently proposed modifications to OMA. If Gov. John Engler and the Michigan House decide to change OMA, the University would be obligated to change its presidential selection processes in several ways - including having to release only the names of the finalists to the public. As a state university, the administration has the obligation to inform the community of exactly what is happening behind closed doors.
Shakespeare loved the 'U': Engler's special ed cuts are ill-advised
In the wake of a lawsuit that pits local school districts against the state, Gov. John Engler may ask Michigan legislators to slash mandates that require special-education programs.
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