Man on probation, fined for role in tea party scam Detroit Free Press freep.com
He and fellow Democratic official Michael McGuinness were indicted by a one-man grand jury in March for attempting to put unknowing residents on the ballot as tea party candidates
Friday, January 13, 2012
Matty Moroun's 'motion for release' denied by Court of Appeals; Moroun and Stamper will spend night in jail
Matty Moroun's 'motion for release' denied by Court of Appeals; Moroun and Stamper will spend night in jail MLive.com:
The Michigan Court of Appeals, by a 2-1 vote, denied Ambassador Bridge owner Matty Moroun’s and Detroit International Bridge Company President Dan Stamper’s motion for release from jail pending the appeal of a Wayne County Circuit Court contempt ruling.
The Michigan Court of Appeals, by a 2-1 vote, denied Ambassador Bridge owner Matty Moroun’s and Detroit International Bridge Company President Dan Stamper’s motion for release from jail pending the appeal of a Wayne County Circuit Court contempt ruling.
James O’Keefe Video Purports to Show Ease of Voter Fraud in N.H. Primary
James O’Keefe Video Purports to Show Ease of Voter Fraud in N.H. Primary - ABC News
A video posted the day after the New Hampshire Primary from conservative gonzo James O’Keefe either exposes why voting laws are too lax or comes close to itself being voter fraud (or both), by obtaining the ballots of dead Granite Staters on primary day.
The video has already sparked an investigation in the New Hampshire State Attorney General’s office, both because of the weaknesses of the electoral system it seems to demonstrate and the potential legal violations those making the film might have committed, according to N.H. Associate Attorney General Richard Head.
A video posted the day after the New Hampshire Primary from conservative gonzo James O’Keefe either exposes why voting laws are too lax or comes close to itself being voter fraud (or both), by obtaining the ballots of dead Granite Staters on primary day.
The video has already sparked an investigation in the New Hampshire State Attorney General’s office, both because of the weaknesses of the electoral system it seems to demonstrate and the potential legal violations those making the film might have committed, according to N.H. Associate Attorney General Richard Head.
Protest planned for first ship to dock at EGT grain terminal
Protest planned for first ship to dock at EGT grain terminal
The U.S. Coast Guard will escort the first ship coming to the EGT grain terminal at the Port of Longview this month, and the Occupy movement and local labor groups say they are planning to greet the vessel with a massive protest.
The U.S. Coast Guard will escort the first ship coming to the EGT grain terminal at the Port of Longview this month, and the Occupy movement and local labor groups say they are planning to greet the vessel with a massive protest.
Michigan Supreme Court hears medical pot cases
Michigan Supreme Court hears medical pot cases MLive.com
The Michigan Supreme Court sought Thursday to clarify a murky state law that allows medical marijuana under some circumstances, hearing the appeals of two people charged with drug crimes since voters approved the program in 2008.
The Michigan Supreme Court sought Thursday to clarify a murky state law that allows medical marijuana under some circumstances, hearing the appeals of two people charged with drug crimes since voters approved the program in 2008.
Sleeping Bear Dunes gets $1.3M for non-motor trail
Sleeping Bear Dunes gets $1.3M for non-motor trail MLive.com
U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin say that Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has received a $1.3 million federal transportation grant to continue work on a 27-mile hike-and-bike trail.
The Michigan Democrats said Thursday that the money comes from a U.S. Department of Transportation program aimed at reducing vehicle congestion at national parks.
U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin say that Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has received a $1.3 million federal transportation grant to continue work on a 27-mile hike-and-bike trail.
The Michigan Democrats said Thursday that the money comes from a U.S. Department of Transportation program aimed at reducing vehicle congestion at national parks.
Detroit imposes business hours at police precincts
Detroit imposes business hours at police precincts MLive.com
Fighting crime is a 24-hour job, but Detroit police stations will be sticking to business hours.
The department is rolling out a plan to close precincts and district headquarters to the public after 4 p.m.
Fighting crime is a 24-hour job, but Detroit police stations will be sticking to business hours.
The department is rolling out a plan to close precincts and district headquarters to the public after 4 p.m.
Dems want rule change to avoid confusing voters
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.
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.
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.
N.C.A.A.’s ‘Justice’ System
N.C.A.A.’s ‘Justice’ System - NYTimes.com
In the course of those calls, however, I stumbled on a case so egregious — yet so perfectly illustrative of the N.C.A.A.’s judicial “process” — that I concluded it needed wider exposure.
Last week, I described the N.C.A.A. as a cartel.
Turns out, it’s a Star Chamber, too.
In the course of those calls, however, I stumbled on a case so egregious — yet so perfectly illustrative of the N.C.A.A.’s judicial “process” — that I concluded it needed wider exposure.
Last week, I described the N.C.A.A. as a cartel.
Turns out, it’s a Star Chamber, too.
On Those New Jobless Numbers . . .
On Those New Jobless Numbers . . . - By Jim Geraghty - The Campaign Spot - National Review Online
Zero Hedge spotlights the steady increase in the number of Americans not in the labor force; he points out, “the labor force itself declined by 50K from 153,937 to 153,887.
In fact, persons not in the labor force have increased by 7.5 million since January 2007.”
Zero Hedge spotlights the steady increase in the number of Americans not in the labor force; he points out, “the labor force itself declined by 50K from 153,937 to 153,887.
In fact, persons not in the labor force have increased by 7.5 million since January 2007.”
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