A community event for those who want a better understanding of how the Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act work. Date: Aug. 1, 2013 The Mackinac Center is hosting a series of community events aimed at raising awareness…
Month: July 2013
Perhaps A Softer Touch My Good Doctor?
Dear Dan Benishek, keep your damned finger off my chest. Dr Benishek, you may not have realized it, but the minute that fat digit put its pressure on my breastbone and the words “We don’t control the spending” came out,…
Northwestern Michigan College Millage Not Needed
Its taken a while, but we’ve have had a chance to research and ponder the upcoming special election ballot that would increase the Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) local millage to pre-Headlee amended (1978 sec 31) levels. A request that will…
Four Michigan Legislators Receive Defender of Freedom Honor
Hartland, MI – Four Michigan legislators will be presented with “Defender of Freedom” Awards at the 1st Annual Michigan Freedom Celebration. State Representative Tom McMillin, State Senator Patrick Colbeck, State Senator Joe Hune, and Congressman Justin Amash will be presented…
Michigan Physicians Offer Seniors, Families Tips to Avoid Heat Stroke, Beat the Summer Heat
LANSING – As temperatures and humidity levels combine to spike heat indices nearing triple digits across Michigan this week, Michigan State Medical Society President Kenneth Elmassian, DO, and physicians across the state remind families of several simple tips to help…
Freedom To Fail
Its been almost a week since Independence Day, and I have been saving this special write up for when I felt there would be more to see it. Cindy Gamrat makes an eloquent argument for smaller government, fewer safety nets,…
Disturbing Post Independence Day Vision
Happy Independence Day
Imagine if we could have a US Senate full of true patriots like Cruz.
Michigan Physicians Remind Families to Enjoy 4th of July Fireworks Safely
Two-Thirds of Firework Related Injuries Occur Between June 20 And July 20 LANSING –Michigan State Medical Society President Kenneth Elmassian, D.O., and physicians across Michigan remind families to practice fireworks safety this Independence Day to avoid serious injury, burns…
Madison Project-Michigan Joins Tea Party Groups For State Senators on Patient-Centered Medicaid Reform Forum
In the wake of the Senate’s non-vote on HB 4714, Medicaid Expansion, several Tea Party groups, led by Wes Nakagiri of RetakeOurGov, have joined together to provide “scholarships” to key State Senators to an upcoming forum on alternatives to government run…