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Even though the state budget is facing a shortfall and Michigan residents are hurting and need help, that didn't stop Senate Republicans from flagrantly playing election politics on the Senate floor today. The Senate took up Senate Joint Resolution K today, a proposed constitutional amendment designed to exempt Michigan from the health insurance reform bill moving through Congress . It would ...
Blogging For Michigan - 5:27 p.m.
My letter appeared in the print edition of the Kalamazoo Gazette today: The Feb. 18 Gazette reprinted an editorial from The Lansing State Journal, criticizing Virg Bernero for running for governor while holding the full-time job of Lansing mayor. I can't recall the Gazette similarly criticizing Congressman Peter Hoekstra for running while continuing to hold his full-time job of representing the...
West Michigan Rising - 2:41 p.m. - 2 clicks 
This week is annual Sunshine Week, when we remind ourselves that the public has the right to know what governments do. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry thinks that should be equally important to us all. Hear Audio Story Let me ask......
Jack Lessenberry - 2:21 p.m. - 2 clicks
Connie Saltonstall, the former Charlevoix county commissioner who is challenging Bart Stupak for the Democratic nomination in the 1st District will be on Crooks and Liars tomorrow at 3 p.m. for an online townhall with a few prominent national-level progressive bloggers. And, Democracy for America has launched a national initiative called Primaries Matter , with the 1st on of the featured ra...
Michiganliberal - 2:05 p.m.
The deadline for buying tickets to the 2010 Spirit of Millie Jeffrey Award Dinner is Wednesday for the dinner set for March 21, The annual award and fundraising dinner is sponsored by The Justice Caucus and honors the life of Millie Jeffrey, a progressive grassroots leader. The dinner will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott. 3205 Boardwalk Dr. in Ann Arbor, beginning with a reception and book...
Blogging For Michigan - 1:44 p.m. - 2 clicks
Welcome to Sunshine Week! Todd Heywood from Michigan Messenger went looking for information on the state's H1N1 program. Specifically, he wanted to know how money was spent and who benefited. The MDCH told him that if anyone found out, the terrorists win and Captain Trips will kill us all . Such as : 5. Please provide any contracts, emails and memos or other communications identifying ...
Michiganliberal - 11:47 a.m.
This just in from the Governor’s Office: LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is helping 11 companies grow in Michigan and also backing two brownfield redevelopment projects. Combined, the 13 projects are expected to create 7,182 new jobs (2,790 direct and 4,392 indirect), retain 781 total [...]...
Governor Jennifer Granholm: The Conversation - 11:47 a.m. - 3 clicks
Glad to see that at least one brand from the GM bankruptcy is going to make it - and that they are going to locate their headquarters here in Michigan. At last report, Saab had moved from Norcross, Georgia to the RenCen in 2004, and I'm assuming what was left of them when GM went bust was still there. Now that the sale to Spyker is complete, the company will settle down in Royal Oak . A state e...
Blogging For Michigan - 9:41 a.m. - 2 clicks
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed herein reflect only the views of the author and do not represent the opinions of the College Democrats at the University of Michigan (UMCD), the Michigan Federation of College Democrats (MFCD), the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP), or the Democratic National Committee (DNC). It’s been a really long time since I’ve actually read the Daily, so here [......
University of Michigan College Democrats - 9:28 a.m. - 2 clicks
This, from MIRS the other day: MRP Rips Benson On Counties In an interview with Michigan Messenger, Democratic Secretary of State candidate Jocelyn BENSON said that she has received donations from people in "50 of the 82 counties in Michigan." The Michigan Republican Party (MRP) sent out a release today noting that Michigan has 83 counties. "How can we expect Jocelyn Benson to ...
Michiganliberal - 9:28 a.m.
Sorry for the brief diary, but I saw this in my hometown newspaper in Upper Michigan..... which few read. I though it would be good to expose it to the Kos community for comment. I am off to work!!! ...
DailyKos (Michigan) - 9:27 a.m. - 3 clicks
The so-called Business "Leaders" for Michigan claim that their exclusive club is "dedicated to making Michigan a 'Top Ten' state for job and economic growth". Apparently, some of the highest ranking CEOs, bankers, and the highest-paid ivory tower occupants at Michigan universities have joined the exclusive club. This elite organization seems so concerned about Michigan that they have ju...
Blogging For Michigan - 4:23 a.m. - 2 clicks
WZZM and http://www.mlive.com/news/gran... The Grand Rapids Press] both report that the Grand Rapids Comptroller, Stan Milanowski is thinking he has a political future. The late Friday news has Milanowski contemplating entering the 29th State Senate or running for the Third Congressional seat now held by Vern Ehlers. While we might congratulate him on getting out of the frying pan, has he...
West Michigan Rising - Mon 7:45 p.m. - 6 clicks
Though we usually think of Carl Levin as Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, he is also a lifetime Detroiter who is concerned about the state's economy. Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry got his take on our future. Hear Audio Story I......
Jack Lessenberry - Mon 3:41 p.m. - 5 clicks
Five UM Dems rode to the office of Congressmen Mark Schauer, Enthusiastic to support health care at its most critical hour. We were greeted with signs, catchy chants, and a giant bald eagle, Though saddened that propaganda baby photos are apparently legal. – But creative messaging seemed to be a part of the teabagger identity - Not many would call us “ugly,” [...]...
University of Michigan College Democrats - Mon 3:17 p.m. - 3 clicks
Jay Kaplan, ACLU of Michigan LGBT Project Staff Attorney Glad to see that more than a dozen U.S. Senators , including Michigan’s own Carl Levin, have sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), urging them to lift the ban on gay men donating blood. ...
ACLU of Michigan - Mon 12:42 p.m. - 3 clicks
"Climate science has been discredited." --Henry Payne, Detroit News editorial board meeting and to climate scientists in attendance. November, 2009 Just in time for tomorrow's traveling circus (outlined below), the EPA released a draft of its greenhouse gas inventory last week. Thankfully, Henry Payne already got out ahead of that last November, and declared climate science discredited b...
Michiganliberal - Mon 12:02 p.m. - 4 clicks
[Cross Posted from West Michigan Rising] If I had a dollar for every one of my friends who has left the Muskegon area, I could sew me a double breasted suit out of dollar bills. With a cape. And if I had a dollar for everybody here I know who has said "we love it here, but we just make it here" I could make a paper mache Venus de Milo out of dollar bills and dress her in her own dollar suit. Wh...
Blogging For Michigan - Mon 11:21 a.m. - 4 clicks
The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not in anyway reflect that of the UMCD, MFCD, MDP, or DNC… they may however reflect the RNC but we’d have to call them and they aren’t answering anymore. 1) The owners of Village Apothecary and Amer’s both think Granholm’s new proposal to help finance [...]...
University of Michigan College Democrats - Mon 10:49 a.m. - 4 clicks
On Saturday afternoon inside the Panera Bread on Big Beaver, about 50 people gathered to talk about how to address the problems that face our government and our country with a commonality of purpose. Some of the ground rules of the Coffee Party are: Respect everyone. Even if we disagree, listen to understand. Give people the benefit of the doubt. Check party affiliations at the doo...
Blogging For Michigan - Mon 4:41 a.m. - 7 clicks
New "enhanced" sign at the John Ball Park Zoo in Grand Rapids ICYMI: Check your clocks. It may be later than you think . Virg Bernero lands the big fish with the AFL-CIO endorsement . President Mark Gaffney said that Andy Dillon "is not close enough to us on our issues, our concerns", and that the Speaker's views are more closely aligned with Republicans. Really? Gee, hadn't notic...
Blogging For Michigan - Sun 5:44 a.m. - 11 clicks
Sean McCann (candidate for 60th House), Robert B Jones (candidate for 20th Senate), and other Kalamazoo Democrats march in today's parade The rain held off, just long enough. We were towards the front, along a very short parade route, so I got to double back when we were done and see the rest of the parade, including the Republican contingents - Rep. Larry DeShazor, Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker,...
West Michigan Rising - Sat 3:24 p.m. - 8 clicks
Every Monday, while I'm driving around for work, I hear the voice of the newest addition to the Republican field for the 105th District. It's Greg MacMaster , who not only does the weather for one of the northern Michigan Tee Vee stations (7 & 4), but also for WUPS (98.5). (Personal disclaimer: MacMaster's radio forecasts regularly fill me with a murderous rage, but that&#...
Michiganliberal - Sat 9:48 a.m. - 8 clicks
Tonight on Hardball with Chuck Todd, had Chris VanHollen, and Thaddeus McCotter disucssed health care reform. McCotter admitted that he would campaign on repealing health care reform. Natalie Mosher is running against McCotter. If you'd like to help her campaign, click here . ...
Blogging For Michigan - Sat 7:05 a.m. - 10 clicks
Remember the fantasy movie TRANSFORMERS? Evil monsters, "Decepti-cons", would pretend to be useful machines before revealing their true destructive nature... ...
DailyKos (Michigan) - Sat 5:03 a.m. - 10 clicks
It's been a week of embarrassment for Detroit, thanks to two former leaders and convicted felons. But Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry thinks we may be looking at this the wrong way. Hear Audio Story I haven't talked to Detroit Mayor......
Jack Lessenberry - Fri 7:26 p.m. - 10 clicks
As you’ve probably noticed, the Students for Life group at the University of Michigan has recently ramped up their publicity efforts on campus. We can’t help but feel at least a little flattered, as they seemed much more energized after FemDems reported our experiences with Arbor Vitae. The banners, fliers and chalking that have popped up [...]...
University of Michigan College Democrats - Fri 6:42 p.m. - 10 clicks
Lt. Governor John Cherry reminds us in this week’s radio address about the importance of getting everyone in Michigan counted in this year’s census. Hello, this is Lt. Governor John Cherry. Census Day is April 1, and it’s time for everyone in Michigan to be counted. As chair of Michigan’s Complete Count Committee, I’m proud to [...]...
Governor Jennifer Granholm: The Conversation - Fri 3:49 p.m. - 9 clicks
From the AP : LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- The Michigan AFL-CIO on Friday endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero, igniting a battle for union endorsements in the race. The state AFL-CIO represents over 600,000 active and retired members in 59 unions throughout Michigan, including the United Auto Workers, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the Americ...
Michiganliberal - Fri 2:42 p.m. - 13 clicks
Once again, distinguished College Democrats member Amanda Caldwell has been in the news! She was featured in a story on the Alternative Spring Break trip that she and other University of Michigan students took to volunteer in a Texas elementary school last week. It aired on ABC5 Rio Grande Valley (KRGV). Go Blue! ...
University of Michigan College Democrats - Fri 1:13 p.m. - 7 clicks
Is the Michigan Republican Party and their mouthpiece really that stupid, or are they just hoping that Michigan voters are stupid? They are obviously worried about Democratic Secretary of State candidate Jocelyn Benson , and Republican false smears against Benson are picking up. They put out a press release on Wednesday taking her to task for being endorsed by Democracy for America , the nation...
Blogging For Michigan - Fri 11:54 a.m. - 9 clicks
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed herein reflect only the views of the author and do not represent the opinions of the College Democrats at the University of Michigan (UMCD), the Michigan Federation of College Democrats, (MFCD), the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP), or the Democratic National Committee (DNC): This Daily Daily is going to roughly be divided into things you should care [...]...
University of Michigan College Democrats - Fri 9:23 a.m. - 8 clicks
Cross-posted at Eclectablog.com It must be tough being an MI-07 Republican these days. After organizing a "CODE RED!!!" protest against Rep. Mark Schauer , they ended up being out-numbered by Schauer supporters at least five-to-one on the day of the event. I think this sign says it all: Michigan OFA Director, Garrett Arwa (left) and friend Much more with lots of photos aft...
DailyKos (Michigan) - Fri 8:05 a.m. - 11 clicks
Republican Kent County Commissioner Art Tanis announced Thursday he will not seek another term. Tanis, from Walker, said he will not seek a fifth term. From the GR Press: WALKER -- Kent County Commissioner Art Tanis announced Thursday he will not seek another term. Tanis, R-Walker, said he will not seek a fifth term. Tanis, 65, said he wants to spend more time with his family, traveling after hi...
West Michigan Rising - Fri 6:30 a.m. - 10 clicks
A Press Release from Dillon: Kent County Sending $43,000 in Taxpayer Dollars to Wayne County Business Commissioner Brandon Dillon's Local Vendor Preference Policy would have kept money in Kent County (Grand Rapids)- At today's Kent County Commission meeting, Commissioner Brandon Dillon (D-Grand Rapids) spoke out against a recent decision by the Kent County Purchasing Department to award 2 ...
West Michigan Rising - Fri 5:49 a.m. - 9 clicks
As you all know, I'm working with David LaGrand, so I'd love to see you head out and march with us in Grand Rapids. But whereever you are, help support your local candidates in their first parade of the year. It's fun and shows the strength of a campaign out of the blocks: The parade season starts on Saturday, 13 March at 11:00 am. We hope that you will march with the LaGrand Team. ...
West Michigan Rising - Fri 5:49 a.m. - 10 clicks
Yesterday at Congressman Mark Schauer's office, the pro-health care troops outnumbered the teabaggers by a good 4-1. Here is some video of the event. Even Tim Walberg showed up to voice his support. Tim Walberg shows up to support health care reform. ...
Blogging For Michigan - Fri 5:21 a.m. - 11 clicks
Just adding a bit to the vids bfealk already posted. It was a fun day, for sure. It must be tough being an MI-07 Republican these days. After organizing a "CODE RED!!!" protest against Rep. Mark Schauer , they ended up being out-numbered by Schauer supporters at least five-to-one on the day of the event. I think this sign says it all: Michigan OFA Director, Garrett Arwa (left) and frie...
Blogging For Michigan - Fri 5:21 a.m. - 10 clicks
Rep. Mark Schauer (D, MI-07) Rep. Dale Kildee (D, MI-05) and Rep. Bart Stupak (D, MI-01) have all co-sponsored a bill that would repeal NAFTA . There a total of 28 sponsors of the bill originally introduced by Rep. Gene Taylor (D, MS-04). H.R. 4759 is short and to the point! The bill is introduced: “To provide for the withdrawal of the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement...
Far Left Field - Fri 4:21 a.m. - 11 clicks
In case you need another reason to despise Wal-Mart and/or the 'war on drugs:' In 2008, Casias was the Associate Of The Year at the WalMart store in Battle Creek, despite suffering from sinus cancer and an inoperable brain tumor. At his doctor's recommendation, Casias says he legally uses medical marijuana to ease his pain. Always good to follow a doctor's orders, right? WRO...
Michiganliberal - Fri 1:41 a.m. - 11 clicks
All West Michigan Democrats should plan to attend and vote at the Michigan Democratic Party's Endorsement Convention on April 17 at Cobo in Detroit. This is a historic convention where, for the first time, we'll endorse our candidates for Attorney General and Secretary of State. The Party and the candidates need to know that West Michigan will make its voice heard and is a force within the...
West Michigan Rising - Thu 2:07 p.m. - 11 clicks
LANSING – The Michigan House of Representatives today passed a plan sponsored by State Representative Vicki Barnett (D-Farmington Hills) that bans legislators from voting on a bill when a conflict of interest is present. This plan is part of a wave of government reforms that House Democrats have passed to tighten ethics laws and make elected officials more accountable to the people they...
Michigan House Democrats - Thu 2:06 p.m. - 8 clicks
Thank you to everyone who has responded to our call, asking for your help to determine what the Coalition for Progress and the legislature can do to move Michigan forward in 2010. Your responses, whether via e-mail , Facebook or Twitter have been extremely helpful. While CFP is committed to protecting the Stem Cell ballot language and fighting for “Hire Michigan First” we want to give ever...
Michigan Coalition for Progress - Thu 12:01 p.m. - 11 clicks
Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero is proposing starting a State bank of Michigan. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry believes the idea is at least worth thinking about. Hear Audio Story Virg Bernero, the mayor of Lansing and a leading candidate for the......
Jack Lessenberry - Thu 9:27 a.m. - 8 clicks
Connie Saltonstall's burgeoning campaign to challenge Bart Stupak in the 1st District has already raised $8,500 through Act Blue. She's now also listed to the Act Blue page called Send the Democrats a Message They can Understand . I found out about this by way of rumblings that the national progressive movement is getting behind her candidacy, not just with rhetoric but with cash. ...
Michiganliberal - Thu 8:49 a.m. - 9 clicks
First off, let me say that if I could, I would grab Bart Stupak by the lapels and shake him silly for his obscene obstruction of health insurance reform and his inflicting his religious views on the rest of the country. I find it offensive and enraging and, as a Michigander, he's a tragic embarrassment to me on this issue. Period. That said, unless the Democrats find just the right candidate...
DailyKos (Michigan) - Thu 7:28 a.m. - 10 clicks
Note: This is a repost of yesterday's diary, which almost, but not quite, made it to the Rec list. Given all the buzz over Ministry of Truth's excellent diary going national , I figured that this is the perfect time to give Stupak's primary challenger as much of a shot in the arm as possible. Please rec if you think it worthy; hopefully it'll give Saltonstall as much exposure as possible, tha...
DailyKos (Michigan) - Thu 7:28 a.m. - 10 clicks
This is excellent news. As you may or may not know, Comercia puts out quarterly economic briefings and predictions, and tracks business activity in the state using a balanced formula of leading economic indicators. Take it away, Mr. Johnson ... Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index rose 4 points in January, to a level of 81. January's reading is the highest Index observation si...
Blogging For Michigan - Thu 7:01 a.m. - 12 clicks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Progressive Activists to Celebrate, Educate in Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI – March 10, 2010 – Progressive activists including United Farmworkers’ President Arturo Rodriguez, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, Dean Baker and famed radical activist Bill Ayers will convene in Ann Arbor March 12-14 as part of a conference focused...
DailyKos (Michigan) - Wed 6:29 p.m. - 14 clicks
Last year the state launched Pure Michigan, a national advertising campaign to boost tourism. Now the legislature is debating what to do next. Jack Lessenberry looks at the record. Hear Audio Story One of the few bright spots in the......
Jack Lessenberry - Wed 6:01 p.m. - 15 clicks
From the Governor’s Office: Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today will meet with officials at Google in California to thank them for their ongoing investment in Michigan and encourage the company to include the state in the testing of Google fiber, its new ultra-high speed fiber optic broadband network. Earlier today, Granholm met with venture capitalists [...]...
Governor Jennifer Granholm: The Conversation - Wed 5:00 p.m. - 15 clicks
Governor Granholm visited Merrill Tool and Machine yesterday. Merrill is a great example of a Michigan company that is diversifying into wind energy manufacturing and creating jobs through the Recovery Act. Merrill Tool and Machine is using a grant and an advanced-energy manufacturing tax credit (also called a 48c tax credit) funded through the Recovery Act [...]...
Governor Jennifer Granholm: The Conversation - Wed 4:46 p.m. - 14 clicks
Bored today. Road trip. Knew this would need some publicity. The only news coverage I saw offhand was WXYZ from Detroit , so here, for the rest of the state, are some shots from the "Save Our Schools Rally" today at the Capitol. These guys are organized . Led by Tom White (he is the guy at the podium), the S.O.S. group is compromised of various school associations , and today ...
Blogging For Michigan - Wed 4:46 p.m. - 13 clicks
If anyone is looking for a sign that the economy is on its way to recovery, they need only look to the recent drop in Michigan’s unemployment rate – that’s right, a DROP. In January, the unemployment rate in Michigan went from 14.5% to 14.3%. A drop of .2% is incontrovertibly small, but when you consider [...]...
University of Michigan College Democrats - Wed 2:47 p.m. - 15 clicks
Yesterday, there was some exciting news in the world of Bart "Mr. Coathanger" Stupak, as local county commissioner and former schoolteacher Connie Saltonstall announced that she's going to challenge Stupak in the Democratic primary based on his anti-choice/anti-HCR stance: WASHINGTON – Michigan’s Bart Stupak, a Democratic congressman who could help bring down health care reform...
DailyKos (Michigan) - Wed 2:46 p.m. - 12 clicks
It will come as no surprise to most people that the middle class in Michigan pays the most in federal and state taxes, and the richest 1 percent pays the least. That was conformed by a recent report by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy called "Who Pays? A distributional analysis of tax systems in all 50 states." The report says middle income families - those making $15,000 to $32,00...
Blogging For Michigan - Wed 9:06 a.m. - 10 clicks
The Detroit papers are reporting that Bart Stupak will have a primary challenger. The move is both understandable, but also points to a potential fracturing in west Michigan politics. Connie Saltonstall is a former county commissioner, who ran against Kevin Elsenheimer (MI 105) in 2008. As she expressed her reasons to the Free Press "I believe that he has a right to his per...
West Michigan Rising - Tue 10:03 p.m. - 18 clicks
I do believe that the Michigan recovery is really starting to take shape. After a few months of holding my breath and waiting for the next blow to land, waiting for some tragedy that would send us spiraling down again - it looks like we have hit the bottom, and the signs are starting to point up. The unemployment rate dropped in January... Michigan's unemployment rate dipped slightly t...
Blogging For Michigan - Mar 9 - 14 clicks
Oh man...I run hot and cold on Virg Bernero, but I really like this idea of a state owned bank in Michigan. Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero says Michigan should create a 'state-owned bank' to spur investment in local businesses. North Dakota founded its own 'state-owned bank' in 1919, primarily to assist farmers unable to get loans from commercial banks. Bernero says Michigan businesses are suffe...
Blogging For Michigan - Mar 9 - 15 clicks
WASHINGTON - Michigan's Bart Stupak, a Democratic congressman who could help bring down health care reform over an abortion provision, is getting a primary challenge this year. Connie Saltonstall of Charlevoix said today she plans to run against Stupak for the Democratic nomination of Michigan's First Congressional District, citing Stupak's efforts to stop health care reform if it doesn't ban ...
Blogging For Michigan - Mar 9 - 13 clicks
No, but it looks like Bing does. The last thing this country needs is more Bushenomics. We're still trying to recover from the Bush Recession. You just don't solve a problem by doing the same thing twice. (Press Photo/Rex Larsen) from Grand Rapids Press story ....
West Michigan Rising - Mar 9 - 16 clicks
A new study on the effects of term finds that they’ve been a disaster for the state. Michigan Radio’s Political Analyst Jack Lessenberry explains… Hear Audio Story There’s plenty of historical evidence that the vast majority of Americans have firmly......
Jack Lessenberry - Mar 9 - 17 clicks
Last August, a health care protest rally staged in front of the offices of MI-07 Representative Mark Schauer brought out Jackson County Commissioner Phil Duckham with a swastika sign. You can read more about that in my Huffington Post article . This Thursday, another such rally is scheduled. So the question is: Will Phil Duckham stage a repeat performance? A counter protest due to begin a 3:...
Blogging For Michigan - Mar 8 - 15 clicks
This year's Bay County Democratic Party Chicken Dinner was a great success. The room was full of committed Democrats in Bay County ready to fight for a Democratic victory in 2010! Party members and elected officials were joined by a host of speakers including:U.S. Senator Carl LevinU.S. Senator Debbie StabenowU.S. Congressman Dale KildeeU.S. Congressman Bart StupakState [...] ...
Bay County Dems - Mar 8 - 12 clicks
This year, as required by the Constitution, the federal government will count every resident of the United States. Held once every 10 years, the U.S. Census is critical to determining how much federal money Michigan gets, and how strong our voice will be in the U.S. House of Representatives. For that reason, it is absolutely essential that everyone return their census forms to ensure that everyone...
Bay County Dems - Mar 8 - 11 clicks
Looks like the GOP in the 6th Congressional District want some of the fun that is happening in the 3rd Congressional District in Grand Rapids: From the Kalamazoo Gazette: KALAMAZOO - Jack Hoogendyk, a conservative Republican activist and former state representative from Texas Township, is testing the political waters for a potential August primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph...
West Michigan Rising - Mar 8 - 20 clicks
Organizing for America Strategy Session on the 2010 Elections Time: Saturday, March 13 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Host: Jennifer Warner Contact Phone: 269.270.9466 Location: Eberhard Center, Rm 215 AB 301 West Fulton Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Join Organizing for America for our 2010 Strategy Briefing in your area. The Strategy Briefings are a chance to talk with OFA staff and other v...
West Michigan Rising - Mar 8 - 13 clicks
Last week, Michigan’s leaders were dismayed when the state failed to win any of the federal "Race to the Top" education money. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry looks at what happened. Hear Audio Story For years, one of my teaching colleagues......
Jack Lessenberry - Mar 8 - 13 clicks
It has been just about one year since Secretary of State candidate Jocelyn Benson visited Kalamazoo College, her first stop in Kalamazoo on her indefatigable campaign for the Democratic nomination. I was there, and wrote about it for West Michigan Rising, one of many articles lost when our files disappeared in a server migration. As I recall, we had three students, her aide, 20th Sen...
West Michigan Rising - Mar 6 - 17 clicks
Scheduled for the next Kent County Democratic Party Meeting, 10 March, 7:00 pm at the Teamsters at 3315 Eastern. Secretary of State Candidate Jocelyn Benson Attorney General Candidate Richard Bernstein and our friend Mark Brewer, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party. Should be an informative meeting. ...
West Michigan Rising - Mar 6 - 19 clicks
The Gratiot County Golf Course in St. Louis, Michigan has been added to the Superfund National Priorities List. Superfund is the federal program that investigates and cleans up the most complex and uncontrolled hazardous waste sites in the U.S. The Gratiot County site lies east of the Hidden Oaks Golf Course on Monroe Road. From 1956 to 1970, the nearby Velsicol Chemical burned their hazardous wa...
Black Bear Speaks - Mar 5 - 12 clicks
In this week’s radio address, Governor Granholm said that on the eve of National Consumer Protection Week (March 7-13), the state is seeking to protect consumers with debt problems from ending up in even more precarious financial situations. Hello, this is Governor Jennifer Granholm. You see and hear the commercials on TV and radio. Soothing voices [...]...
Governor Jennifer Granholm: The Conversation - Mar 5 - 17 clicks
Races are getting more and more clear as we enter March. On the Democratic side for Governor, Dan Kildee has decided not to run asserting that it would cause a split in in both labor and progressive organizations between himself and Virg Bernero. Not wanting to see that, Kildee has stepped aside. All due respect to Alma Wheeler Smith, I don't expect this field to change, we now have a...
West Michigan Rising - Mar 5 - 15 clicks
Because I live less than a half block from the hollow, burned out shell that was once the Thompson Block, I went to the Ypsilanti City Council meeting on Tuesday. I wanted to tell Council that the inaction on the Thompson Block has affected me, my family, and my neighborhood. I wanted Council to know that there are no simple solutions to the problems this fire has caused, and that there are ...
Trusty Getto - Mar 4 - 16 clicks
For the second year in a row, Michigan was third in the nation for major corporate expansions. Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced Site Selection magazine has named Michigan the No. 3 state in the nation for major new corporate facilities and expansions in 2009. “We just witnessed a thrilling global competition where many times the difference [...]...
Governor Jennifer Granholm: The Conversation - Mar 4 - 12 clicks
John Garcia, ACLU of Michigan communications intern Long before I knew Kerouac, Bukowski, or Nabokov, I knew Dr. Seuss. “The Cat in the Hat” and “Green Eggs and Ham” were staples during my childhood. The fact that I attended a Lutheran Parochial school and Dr. Seuss just happened to be Lutheran only gave me more opportunities to get better acquainted with his s...
ACLU of Michigan - Mar 3 - 10 clicks
Thanks to the efforts of our members, the Coalition for Progress helped move "Hire Michigan First" in the State Senate, moved "Prevention First" out of State House Committee and fought back against Senate efforts to gut the voter approved stem cell research amendment. But there is still more work to be done to get Michigan moving in the right direction. With the 2010 elect...
Michigan Coalition for Progress - Mar 2 - 17 clicks
