Dems want rule change to avoid confusing voters MLive.com
Michigan Democratic Chairman Mark Brewer on Thursday accused Republicans of trying to create confusion over his party's presidential nominating process by putting President Barack Obama's name on the Feb. 28 primary ballot even though he asked that it be left off.
Friday, January 13, 2012
District Refuses to Sell Unused Building to Public Charter School
District Refuses to Sell Unused Building to Public Charter School — Despite Receiving $250K Asking ... [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Battle Creek Public Schools pays tens of thousands of dollars per year to maintain empty school
Battle Creek Public Schools pays tens of thousands of dollars per year to maintain empty school
Muskegon County changes job-application process to assist felons
Muskegon County changes job-application process to assist felons MLive.com
A convicted felon will not have to disclose his or her criminal history on a written job application for Muskegon County government, a change designed to level the playing field for formerly convicted offenders.
A convicted felon will not have to disclose his or her criminal history on a written job application for Muskegon County government, a change designed to level the playing field for formerly convicted offenders.
She baaaack......
The War Room with Jennifer Granholm // Current TV
During two terms as governor, she pioneered the state through an economic storm, strengthening its auto industry, preserving the manufacturing sector, and adding new, emerging sectors, such as clean energy.
I imaging writing that sentence musta be tough.....
During two terms as governor, she pioneered the state through an economic storm, strengthening its auto industry, preserving the manufacturing sector, and adding new, emerging sectors, such as clean energy.
I imaging writing that sentence musta be tough.....
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
GM may put brakes on Volt electric vehicle production
GM may put brakes on Volt electric vehicle production (WSJ report) ZDNet
General Motors is closely watching sales of its Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle and will adjust its production of the car accordingly, potentially by June, according to a report Wednesday in The Wall Street Journal.
Actually, it sounds like the company’s Volt electric vehicles may be available strictly on a build-to-order basis in the future.
General Motors is closely watching sales of its Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle and will adjust its production of the car accordingly, potentially by June, according to a report Wednesday in The Wall Street Journal.
Actually, it sounds like the company’s Volt electric vehicles may be available strictly on a build-to-order basis in the future.
Moving company says after six years of outbound moves, Michigan now has an equal number of inbound and outbound moves
Moving company says after six years of outbound moves, Michigan now has an equal number of inbound and outbound moves MLive.com
Among Midwestern states, there were only two other balanced states: Iowa and South Dakota.
For the sixth year in a row, Washington, D.C. had the highest percentage of inbound moves, while Ohio came out the clear leader in the highest percentage of outbound moves.
Among Midwestern states, there were only two other balanced states: Iowa and South Dakota.
For the sixth year in a row, Washington, D.C. had the highest percentage of inbound moves, while Ohio came out the clear leader in the highest percentage of outbound moves.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
TSA defends confiscating a passenger's cupcake
TSA defends confiscating a passenger's cupcake - The Hill's Transportation Report
click the link-there is a difference in this cupcake!
click the link-there is a difference in this cupcake!
Heights Police Auction To Be Managed By Midwest Liquidators Instead Of Police Force
Heights Police Auction To Be Managed By Midwest Liquidators Instead Of Police Force
Instead of officers being paid overtime to run the event, Midwest Liquidators on Laketon Avenue in Muskegon will auction off items left unclaimed in the police’s property room in the City of Muskegon Heights
Instead of officers being paid overtime to run the event, Midwest Liquidators on Laketon Avenue in Muskegon will auction off items left unclaimed in the police’s property room in the City of Muskegon Heights
Twinkies Maker to File for Bankruptcy Again
Twinkies Maker to File for Bankruptcy Again: Report Fox Business
Hostess Brands Inc, a wholesale baker, is again preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week, The Wall Street Journal reported
Hostess Brands Inc, a wholesale baker, is again preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week, The Wall Street Journal reported
GOP's Barbour under fire after pardoning 4 killers
GOP's Barbour under fire after pardoning 4 killers - US news - Crime & courts - msnbc.com
"Serving your sentence at the Governor's Mansion where you pour liquor, cook and clean should not earn a pardon for murder," Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley, a Democrat, posted Monday
"Serving your sentence at the Governor's Mansion where you pour liquor, cook and clean should not earn a pardon for murder," Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley, a Democrat, posted Monday
Illinois Becomes Moody’s Lowest-Rated U.S. State With Debt Downgrade to A2
Illinois Becomes Moody’s Lowest-Rated U.S. State With Debt Downgrade to A2 - Bloomberg
Illinois (STOIL1) had its general-obligation bond rating reduced by Moody’s Investors Service to A2 from A1, making it the company’s lowest-graded U.S. state.
The downgrade to the sixth-highest rating came after a legislative session that “took no steps to implement lasting solutions to its severe pension under-funding or to its chronic bill payment delays,” Moody’s said in a report.
Illinois, it said, has “weak management practices.”
Illinois (STOIL1) had its general-obligation bond rating reduced by Moody’s Investors Service to A2 from A1, making it the company’s lowest-graded U.S. state.
The downgrade to the sixth-highest rating came after a legislative session that “took no steps to implement lasting solutions to its severe pension under-funding or to its chronic bill payment delays,” Moody’s said in a report.
Illinois, it said, has “weak management practices.”
Audit: Muskegon Heights schools 2010-11 budget deficit doubled to $8.5 million
Audit: Muskegon Heights schools 2010-11 budget deficit doubled to $8.5 million MLive.com
The audit, prepared by Brickley DeLong Certified Public Accountants, shows the district ended the 2010-11 school year with an $8.5 million general fund deficit.
The deficit had grown from $4.2 million at the end of the 2009-10.
The audit, prepared by Brickley DeLong Certified Public Accountants, shows the district ended the 2010-11 school year with an $8.5 million general fund deficit.
The deficit had grown from $4.2 million at the end of the 2009-10.
Monday, January 09, 2012
Advocate names Grand Rapids one of its 'Gayest Cities in America'
Advocate names Grand Rapids one of its 'Gayest Cities in America' MLive.com
This may turn a few heads: Grand Rapids is one of the gayest cities in America, according to Advocate magazine.
This may turn a few heads: Grand Rapids is one of the gayest cities in America, according to Advocate magazine.
January Surprise: Is Obama preparing a trillion-dollar, mass refinancing of mortgages?
January Surprise: Is Obama preparing a trillion-dollar, mass refinancing of mortgages? « The Enterprise Blog
Bottom line: Talk about a political and economic game changer in this presidential election year. Obama could offer a trillion-dollar stimulus — as measured over a decade –that would directly and immediately impact tens of millions of Americans suffering from the housing depression.
Cash in their pockets.
Imagine the electoral impact on key states, such as Florida, suffering from both high unemployment and devastated housing markets.
And the beauty part for Obama?
He wouldn’t need approval from Congress to do it
Bottom line: Talk about a political and economic game changer in this presidential election year. Obama could offer a trillion-dollar stimulus — as measured over a decade –that would directly and immediately impact tens of millions of Americans suffering from the housing depression.
Cash in their pockets.
Imagine the electoral impact on key states, such as Florida, suffering from both high unemployment and devastated housing markets.
And the beauty part for Obama?
He wouldn’t need approval from Congress to do it
Indiana Senate Committee Passes Right-to-Work Bill; Unions Protest While Democrats Boycott
Indiana Senate Committee Passes Right-to-Work Bill; Unions Protest While Democrats Boycott [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
After nearly six hours of testimony and debate, the Indiana state Senate Pensions and Labor Committee approved Senate Bill 269 by a 6-to-4 vote.
Commonly referred to as a "right-to-work" law, SB 269 would make it a Class A misdemeanor to require an individual to join or remain in a union or to pay any dues, fees or other charges to that same labor organization.
WOW!!!!
GREAT!!!!!
After nearly six hours of testimony and debate, the Indiana state Senate Pensions and Labor Committee approved Senate Bill 269 by a 6-to-4 vote.
Commonly referred to as a "right-to-work" law, SB 269 would make it a Class A misdemeanor to require an individual to join or remain in a union or to pay any dues, fees or other charges to that same labor organization.
WOW!!!!
GREAT!!!!!
34 Shocking Facts About U.S. Debt That Should Set America On Fire With Anger
34 Shocking Facts About U.S. Debt That Should Set America On Fire With Anger GoldSilver.com
#1 During fiscal year 2011, the U.S. government spent 3.7 trillion dollars but it only brought in 2.4 trillion dollars.
#2 When Ronald Reagan took office, the U.S. national debt was less than 1 trillion dollars.
Today, the U.S. national debt is over 15.2 trillion dollars.
#3 During 2011, U.S. debt surpassed 100 percent of GDP for the first time ever.
The rest are just as awful......
#1 During fiscal year 2011, the U.S. government spent 3.7 trillion dollars but it only brought in 2.4 trillion dollars.
#2 When Ronald Reagan took office, the U.S. national debt was less than 1 trillion dollars.
Today, the U.S. national debt is over 15.2 trillion dollars.
#3 During 2011, U.S. debt surpassed 100 percent of GDP for the first time ever.
The rest are just as awful......
Sunday, January 08, 2012
The Harbor Theater, Muskegon's only independent movie house, closing
The Harbor Theater, Muskegon's only independent movie house, closing MLive.com
Citing "economic and personal factors," Muskegon's only independent movie theater is closing, a post on Facebook from The Harbor Theater stated Sunday afternoon.
Owners Jennifer and Brendan Pelto later confirmed that the theater, 1937 Lakeshore, had its last two showings Sunday night.
Total bummer!
Citing "economic and personal factors," Muskegon's only independent movie theater is closing, a post on Facebook from The Harbor Theater stated Sunday afternoon.
Owners Jennifer and Brendan Pelto later confirmed that the theater, 1937 Lakeshore, had its last two showings Sunday night.
Total bummer!
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Michigan child-care workers lose union lawsuit
Michigan child-care workers lose union lawsuit Lansing State Journal lansingstatejournal.com
Judge Robert Jonker (YONK-er) says there may be child-care providers who had no objection to paying dues.
Judge Robert Jonker (YONK-er) says there may be child-care providers who had no objection to paying dues.
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