Author: JGillman

Gideon Day

Michigan Legislature Works to Reform State’s Broken Indigent Defense System while Commemorating 50th Anniversary of “Gideon Day” House and Senate Pass Resolution in Honor of Landmark Civil Rights Case as Lawmakers Work to Create New Defense Standards   LANSING, MI…

Leelanau County Looks To Waste Resources Promoting Corruption

On April 8, 2013, the Leelanau County board of commissioners will be discussing the creation of an Economic development board; a recommendation of the county administrator Chet Janik.  The announcement of this discussion can be read by clicking this link…

No Home Too Small

I wonder if anyone 50 years ago would have imagined that in the USA it would be possible to have a township or local government tell you that your home living space was too small to be legal. Having NOTHING…

My Hero for the Night

Mike Gillman (my father) on the city commission in Traverse City makes his objection known, to a contract that will be enacted only DAYS before the Right To Work legislation goes into effect. The bargaining unit and the city had been in discussion for nearly a year, but as the time drew closer, the union gave in to some demands by the city. Likely done so as to keep the shop a “closed shop until the contract ends in three years.

Keystone Blues

Rep. Miller: President Obama Should Allow the Keystone XL Pipeline to Move Forward WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Candice Miller (MI-10) today issued the following statement regarding the State Department’s recently released draft assessment regarding the environmental impact of the revised…

Exhibit A

  SNL in its opening skit on Saturday had its Obama saying he didn’t understand how money works. The funniest moments in comedy are those so closely aligned with the truth. Enjoy. (From Netright daily)    

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

Physicians & Health Care Providers Urge Veterans, Families, to Know the Signs of Traumatic Brain Injury. LANSING, MI—As physicians, health care providers, lawmakers and other community leaders recognize March as National Brain Injury Awareness Month (BIAM), Michigan-based Origami Brain Injury…

Taylor-Area Teachers Outraged

Taylor-Area Teachers Stunned by Secret Deal, Sue District, Union to Protect Rights Educators Sue Taylor Federation of Teachers for Violation of Public Employee Relations Act   LANSING, MI, February 28, 2012 –Michigan Freedom Fund President Greg McNeilly today issued the…

Michigan Legislators Called Out For Naivety

AFP Condemns House Vote to Create So-Called Partnership Healthcare Exchange State lawmakers “bedazzled” by federal money, says group LANSING, Mich. — Americans for Prosperity- Michigan today condemned the House vote to approve a $30.6 million supplemental appropriation to help implement…