Author: JGillman

AFP: Medicaid Bill Largest Expansion of State Gov’t Since the Income Tax

Sunset clauses “unrealistic figment of the political imagination,” state director says. LANSING, Mich.—Calling it the largest expansion of state government since the income tax, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan urged State Senators in a key vote alert today to oppose expanding Medicaid…

Miller on Proof of Citizenship Ruling

Chairman of House Administration Says SCOTUS Ruling Demonstrates How Federal Mandates Can Paralyze States’ Ability to Protect the Integrity of Elections; Says Outdated Law Requires States to Rely on Obsolete, Unresponsive Election Agency WASHINGTON – Committee on House Administration Chairman…

A Look Into The Future Of Elections

One has to wonder what the future of politics in Michigan holds for us. Imagine if one of our local clerks was to look into the future and produce a ballot that is Pure Michigan. It might look like this.…

AFP -Michigan Urges State Legislators to Resist Medicaid Expansion

Americans for Prosperity-Michigan lays it out. On the heels of a crucial vote in the House Competitiveness Committee, the grassroots group Americans for Prosperity-Michigan urged state lawmakers to resist expanding Medicaid as allowed under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care…

Jack McHugh Testimony on Medicaid Expansion Bill

Senior Legislative Analyst Jack McHugh testified before the Michigan House’s Competitiveness Committee Tuesday about why the state should not expand Medicaid under Obamacare. “Back in the districts many of you have told constituents you think Obamacare is a bad law…

Wendy Day To Run For State Rep

The first I had heard of Wendy was several years ago when she was making waves in Howell. Her willingness to help bring together grassroots activists as an early tea activist spawned into a movement against what we know as…

MiFairTax: ELIMINATE the IRS

According to recent surveys, the vast majority of Americans think the government is too big and too intrusive.  The most intrusive and feared agency of the U.S. government is the IRS.  Not only do we fear an intrusive audit of…

Poll Shows Grand Rapids Tax Increases Face Steep Climb & Land Bank Lacks Public Support

Interesting results of recent polling reveals public sentiment on tax increases, public services, and competition from government. The Kent County Taxpayers Alliance (KCTA) commissioned a survey with JD Consulting from June 1-3 which found that there is little support for…