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Glenn Comment On Hoekstra Super Bowl Ad

February 6, 2012
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The New Pete Hoekstra ad has raised some eyebrows. Republican U.S. Senate candidate Gary Glenn made the following comment regarding former Congressman Pete Hoekstra’s purchase of a Super Bowl television ad which Hoekstra’s campaign said will “hold Debbie (Stabenow) accountable for the out of control spending and debt in...

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It’s Official: Indiana Is a Right-to-Work State

February 2, 2012
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From the Mackinac Center Congratulations are in order for our Hoosier neighbors By Paul Kersey | 2/1/2012 12:00 AM Just prior to noon Wednesday, the Indiana Senate passed House Bill 1001 on a 28-22 vote. Gov. Mitch Daniels signed the enrolled bill a few hours later. While the law...

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Parents Say “Embrace Cyber Charter Schools”

January 31, 2012
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Parents: State Superintendent Must Embrace Cyber Charter Schools as Part of New State Digital Learning Initiative Families Encourage House to Embrace Digital Learning, Pass Senate Bill 619 to Expand Opportunities for 10,000 Students on Cyber Charter Waiting List LANSING—As state Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike Flanagan this week announced...

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Michigan Served As Valuable Lesson Against Government Economic Efforts

January 27, 2012
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Yesterday was Michigan’s birthday. Our state has undergone a great deal of change over the last 175 years, and today can serve well as a history lesson for the country and itself.   Especially given the recent discussion with regard to government owned bridges, light rail, and other stimulus &...

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Reinventing Michigan: Michigan Works! Honors Job Makers, Workers Paired through “Demand-Driven Employment Strategy”

January 24, 2012
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LANSING (January 24, 2012)—The Michigan Works! Association today celebrated recent hiring and employment successes achieved across Michigan through the “demand-driven employment strategy” laid out late last year by Governor Snyder. The 2012 Alumni Celebration, an annual opportunity for state leaders to recognize the work of job makers and employees...

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Parents: ‘Please consider the kids and parents, and let us choose’

January 23, 2012
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Families Encourage House to Pass Senate Bill 619, Expand Educational Opportunities for 10,000 Students on Cyber Charter Waiting List as National School Choice Week Begins LANSING—As policy makers and legislators this week observe National School Choice Week, Michigan parents with students on waiting lists or currently enrolled in one...

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Rep Walberg Responds To Administration’s Rejection Of Keystone Pipeline

January 19, 2012
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Washington, DC-  Rep. Walberg made the following comment after the Obama Administration denied the application for construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline:   “President Obama’s decision to deny construction of the Keystone Pipeline stands in the way of numerous “shovel ready” jobs and paves the way for oil to...

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Jack Hoogendyk Declares Candidacy Challenging Upton

January 18, 2012
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About That Bridge

January 18, 2012
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About That Bridge

Many of you might know I am opposed to a new international bridge crossing that has ANYTHING to do with our government, or its lackeys, in what amounts to an all out eminent domain battle. There have been some serious abuses going on by our judiciary, and frankly I...

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Proposed Government Expansions / Limitations Count in Governor’s Address Available Tonight

January 18, 2012
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Mackinac Center policy experts available to comment on Gov. Snyder’s remarks MIDLAND — Mackinac Center Fiscal Policy Director Michael D. LaFaive will count and categorize new initiatives proposed by Gov. Rick Snyder in tonight’s State of the State address. Mackinac Center analysts will examine expansions and limitations of government...

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  • Unemployment Rate Dropping But 'Disturbing Trend' Developing as Food Assistance Skyrockets February 11, 2012
    By Tom Gantert | 2/11/2012 Although Michigan’s unemployment rate has been dropping lately, there’s a disturbing trend developing over the last decade. One if five people in the state received food assistance from the state in 2011, up from 1 in 16 in 2001. http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/16445 […]
  • Commentary: Bureaucrats vs. Parents — Who Should Choose Where Children Are Educated? February 10, 2012
    A glimpse into the public school establishment's mindset By Michael Van Beek | 2/10/2012 recently at a House Education Committee hearing about expanding parental choice, Debbie Squires of the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association let this slip (video below), "Educators go through education for a reason. They are the people wh […]

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