http://www.mucc.org/2012/05/trust-fund-projects-hit-a-snag/ Defending the rights of Michigan's Hunters, Anglers and Trappers Thu, 23 May 2013 20:01:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.mucc.org/2012/05/trust-fund-projects-hit-a-snag/#comment-568 Phannuksela1 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:04:00 +0000 http://www.mucc.org/?p=3618#comment-568 I see the Repuglican Party is steamrolling along subverting every good program and policy in the State. Also, forcing thru “immediate effect” to grab as much traction as they can in contravention of Michigan’s Constitution. I think they know they will be tossed out on Nov. 6th, but, they hope to get as much mileage out of their spoiler legislation as they can to meet the demands of their corporate masters.

]]> http://www.mucc.org/2012/05/trust-fund-projects-hit-a-snag/#comment-562 Tom Springer Tue, 08 May 2012 13:02:00 +0000 http://www.mucc.org/?p=3618#comment-562 I’m glad to see MUCC weigh in on the latest round of legislative shenanigans that seeks to redirect and politicize the Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund. Since it was created in 1976, the MNRTF has constantly had to fend off attacks from politicians who see it as just another pot of money that they can raid. Michiganders passed ballot measures in 1984 and 1994 to protect the fund, but as we can see by HB 5364, the meddling never stops. In case people have forgotten, MNRTF funds comes from royalties earned from gas and oil drillng on state lands. As we prepare for another round of exploration on state land — most notably fracking near places like the Barry State Game Area — we should instead be supporting the MNRTF as a way to offset the lands that will be despoiled by this encroachment.

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