Despite Media Claims, Michigan Among Highest Job Growth States [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"Michigan Radio, a division of NPR, recently highlighted Gov. Rick Snyder’s policies such as right-to-work and cutting business taxes and then described the state’s job growth as "anemic."
"There has been some growth in jobs, but it's been kind of anemic," said Michigan Radio Host Lester Graham in audio posted on the station's website.
However, since the recession ended in June 2009, Michigan has had the sixth-highest job growth in the nation at 6.4 percent,"
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Michigan Senate workgroup to study Medicaid proposal: 'Debate and discussion … is not over'
Michigan Senate workgroup to study Medicaid proposal: 'Debate and discussion … is not over' | MLive.com:
"Richardville said last week that his caucus needed more time to consider the measure, which the House spent weeks developing and debating in committee.
He did not expect to reconvene until late August.
A Senate session is technically scheduled for July 3, and Democrats have said they will be there and will be ready to vote."
"Richardville said last week that his caucus needed more time to consider the measure, which the House spent weeks developing and debating in committee.
He did not expect to reconvene until late August.
A Senate session is technically scheduled for July 3, and Democrats have said they will be there and will be ready to vote."
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Collapse Is Happening, Cities Can't Sell Their Muni Bonds.
Collapse Is Happening, Cities Can't Sell Their Muni Bonds. | Economy:
"With yields on the U.S. municipal bond market rising, local issuers on Monday postponed another six bond sales, totaling $331 million, that were originally scheduled to price later this week.
Since mid-June, on the prospect that the Federal Reserve could change course on its easy monetary policy as the economy improves, the municipal bond market has seen a total of $2.6 billion in sales either canceled or delayed.
Last week a total of nine deals for $2.3 billion were postponed."
"With yields on the U.S. municipal bond market rising, local issuers on Monday postponed another six bond sales, totaling $331 million, that were originally scheduled to price later this week.
Since mid-June, on the prospect that the Federal Reserve could change course on its easy monetary policy as the economy improves, the municipal bond market has seen a total of $2.6 billion in sales either canceled or delayed.
Last week a total of nine deals for $2.3 billion were postponed."
Prosecution Attempts Gag Order in Jared Marcum NRA T-Shirt Case
Prosecution Attempts Gag Order in Jared Marcum NRA T-Shirt Case - WOWK 13 Charleston, Huntington WV News, Weather, Sports:
"Prosecutors were hoping to bar Jared, his father and his lawyer from sharing their story with the press, under the guise that their request would serve Jared's better interest, something Jared's father Allen Lardieri sees as ironic."
"Prosecutors were hoping to bar Jared, his father and his lawyer from sharing their story with the press, under the guise that their request would serve Jared's better interest, something Jared's father Allen Lardieri sees as ironic."
US First-Quarter GDP Gets a Haircut, Rises 1.8%
US First-Quarter GDP Gets a Haircut, Rises 1.8%:
"Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.8 percent annual rate, the Commerce Department said in its final estimate on Wednesday.
Output was previously reported to have risen at a 2.4 percent pace after a 0.4 percent stall speed in the fourth quarter."
"Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.8 percent annual rate, the Commerce Department said in its final estimate on Wednesday.
Output was previously reported to have risen at a 2.4 percent pace after a 0.4 percent stall speed in the fourth quarter."
Amtrak Food Costs are Off the Rails, Congressman Says
Amtrak Food Costs are Off the Rails, Congressman Says | Heartlander Magazine:
"Amtrak trains featuring gourmet menus in their café cars are losing more than $400 per passenger ticket, and a leading House Republican wants an investigation."
"Amtrak trains featuring gourmet menus in their café cars are losing more than $400 per passenger ticket, and a leading House Republican wants an investigation."
Can We Actually Even Tell if Humans Are Affecting the Climate?
PJ Lifestyle » Can We Actually Even Tell if Humans Are Affecting the Climate?:
"We know, with great certainty, that the overall average temperature of the Earth has warmed by several degreees in the last 400 years, since the end of the Little Ice Age.
Before that was a period called the Medieval Warm Period; before that was another cold period; and back at the time of the Romans there was a long period that was significantly warmer — Southern Britain was a wine-growing region.
What we’re a lot less certain about is “why?”
"We know, with great certainty, that the overall average temperature of the Earth has warmed by several degreees in the last 400 years, since the end of the Little Ice Age.
Before that was a period called the Medieval Warm Period; before that was another cold period; and back at the time of the Romans there was a long period that was significantly warmer — Southern Britain was a wine-growing region.
What we’re a lot less certain about is “why?”
Barack Obama to cut emissions in vow to save planet
Barack Obama to cut emissions in vow to save planet - Telegraph:
"The president also surprised environmentalists by signalling he would reject a controversial oil pipeline if it was found to “significantly exacerbate” the problem of carbon pollution."
"The president also surprised environmentalists by signalling he would reject a controversial oil pipeline if it was found to “significantly exacerbate” the problem of carbon pollution."
Obama mocks skeptics of climate change as ‘flat-Earth society’
Obama mocks skeptics of climate change as ‘flat-Earth society’ - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room:
"President Obama angrily blasted climate change skeptics during his energy policy speech Tuesday at Georgetown University, saying he lacked "patience for anyone who denies that this problem is real."
"We don't have time for a meeting of the flat-Earth society," Obama said.
"Sticking your head in the sand might make you feel safer, but it's not going to protect you from the coming storm."
Earlier in his remarks, Obama said the "overwhelming judgement of science, of chemistry, of physics, and millions of measurements" put "to rest" questions about pollution affecting the environment.
"The planet is warming. Human activity is contributing to it," Obama said."
"President Obama angrily blasted climate change skeptics during his energy policy speech Tuesday at Georgetown University, saying he lacked "patience for anyone who denies that this problem is real."
"We don't have time for a meeting of the flat-Earth society," Obama said.
"Sticking your head in the sand might make you feel safer, but it's not going to protect you from the coming storm."
Earlier in his remarks, Obama said the "overwhelming judgement of science, of chemistry, of physics, and millions of measurements" put "to rest" questions about pollution affecting the environment.
"The planet is warming. Human activity is contributing to it," Obama said."
My Way News - 10 Things to Know for Today
My Way News - 10 Things to Know for Today:
"9. TEXAS TO MAKE HISTORY
The nation's busiest death penalty state plans to execute its 500th inmate tonight - a woman convicted of killing her neighbor with a candelabra in the 1990s."
"9. TEXAS TO MAKE HISTORY
The nation's busiest death penalty state plans to execute its 500th inmate tonight - a woman convicted of killing her neighbor with a candelabra in the 1990s."
PRESIDENTS IN TROUBLE OFTEN START WARS AS A DISTRACTION
Instapundit » Blog Archive » PRESIDENTS IN TROUBLE OFTEN START WARS AS A DISTRACTION:
"PRESIDENTS IN TROUBLE OFTEN START WARS AS A DISTRACTION:
WH Climate Adviser: ‘A War on Coal Is Exactly What’s Needed.’
UPDATE: A snarky reader emails: “Given the success of the War on Poverty and the War on Drugs, if I’m Big Coal, I’m praying for a War on Coal.”
"PRESIDENTS IN TROUBLE OFTEN START WARS AS A DISTRACTION:
WH Climate Adviser: ‘A War on Coal Is Exactly What’s Needed.’
UPDATE: A snarky reader emails: “Given the success of the War on Poverty and the War on Drugs, if I’m Big Coal, I’m praying for a War on Coal.”
Proposed facility-share arrangement involving Muskegon Farmers Market and Bike Time stalls
Proposed facility-share arrangement involving Muskegon Farmers Market and Bike Time stalls | MLive.com:
"Vice Mayor Larry Spataro moved to postpone the vote and Mayor Gawron was the only commission member to vote no.
"I just want to make sure we don't create any hardships for the farmers," Spataro said.
"Every single person that has approached me on this issue who lives in the city of Muskegon has indicated that their preference is to support the market.
It's the commitment that we made and I want to make sure that this agreement is in that spirit."
"Vice Mayor Larry Spataro moved to postpone the vote and Mayor Gawron was the only commission member to vote no.
"I just want to make sure we don't create any hardships for the farmers," Spataro said.
"Every single person that has approached me on this issue who lives in the city of Muskegon has indicated that their preference is to support the market.
It's the commitment that we made and I want to make sure that this agreement is in that spirit."
Wayne State board to vote Wednesday on tuition hike; reports put increase at about 9%
Wayne State board to vote Wednesday on tuition hike; reports put increase at about 9% | Crain's Detroit Business:
"Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour will ask for a tuition increase well above last year's 3.88 percent hike – and by some estimates about 9 percent -- when he proposes his budget and tuition rates to the Board of Governors on Wednesday."
"Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour will ask for a tuition increase well above last year's 3.88 percent hike – and by some estimates about 9 percent -- when he proposes his budget and tuition rates to the Board of Governors on Wednesday."
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Ready for Hillary PAC opens online shop
Ready for Hillary PAC opens online shop - The Hill's Ballot Box:"Ready for Hillary, the unofficial super-PAC working to draft Hillary Clinton to run for president in 2016, has launched an online store offering shirts and buttons for supporters."
Be afwade,vewy afwade.....
New Immigration Bill Has Taxpayer Subsidized ObamaCars for Youths
New Immigration Bill Has Taxpayer Subsidized ObamaCars for Youths - ALIPAC:
"Breitbart News has learned there is a provision included in the immigration bill that could be used to give free cars, motorcycles, scooters or other vehicles to young people around the country over a period of 15 months after the bill passes.
The new provision is a result of the latest addition to the Corker-Hoeven amendment, which is essentially an entirely new version of the bill."
"Breitbart News has learned there is a provision included in the immigration bill that could be used to give free cars, motorcycles, scooters or other vehicles to young people around the country over a period of 15 months after the bill passes.
The new provision is a result of the latest addition to the Corker-Hoeven amendment, which is essentially an entirely new version of the bill."
Flying history: B-17 bomber lands in Muskegon for tours, flights (video)
Flying history: B-17 bomber lands in Muskegon for tours, flights (video) | MLive.com:
"The crew operating the plane will offer $5 ground tours and flights starting at $425 apiece 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. through Thursday, June 27, at the Muskegon County Airport, 99 Sinclair Drive.
The group operating the plane, the Mesa, Ariz.-base of the non-profit Commemorative Air Force, plans to fly it from Muskegon for Toronto first thing Friday morning."
"The crew operating the plane will offer $5 ground tours and flights starting at $425 apiece 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. through Thursday, June 27, at the Muskegon County Airport, 99 Sinclair Drive.
The group operating the plane, the Mesa, Ariz.-base of the non-profit Commemorative Air Force, plans to fly it from Muskegon for Toronto first thing Friday morning."
Monday, June 24, 2013
B-17 Bomber from WWII now at Muskegon Airport thru Thursday!
richard-seaman.com
B-17 Bomber from WWII coming to Muskegon Airport | wzzm13.com:
"The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was the primary bomber used by the U.S. Air Force against Nazi Germany. Of the 12,731 B-17s originally built, less than ten remain in flying condition and only a very few fly regularly.
Nose art of the Sentimental Journey features Betty Grable, the number-one pin-up girl of the World War II era.
The aircraft is named after a song made popular by Doris Day in 1945."
To Book a B-17 Flight
Call our Ride Coordinator
(602) 448-9415
or email b17rc@azcaf.org
$5 tours of the Legend.
Or take the flight of your lifetime!
B-17 Bomber from WWII coming to Muskegon Airport | wzzm13.com:"The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was the primary bomber used by the U.S. Air Force against Nazi Germany. Of the 12,731 B-17s originally built, less than ten remain in flying condition and only a very few fly regularly.
Nose art of the Sentimental Journey features Betty Grable, the number-one pin-up girl of the World War II era.
The aircraft is named after a song made popular by Doris Day in 1945."
To Book a B-17 Flight
Call our Ride Coordinator
(602) 448-9415
or email b17rc@azcaf.org
$5 tours of the Legend.
Or take the flight of your lifetime!
Where Are We Now? - A World View
Where Are We Now? - A World View | Zero Hedge:
"Wondering why the money world got its knickers in a twist last week?
The answer is simple: the global economy is breaking apart and its constituent major players are doing face-plants on the downhill slope of a no-longer-cheap-oil way of life.
Let’s look at them case by case."
"Wondering why the money world got its knickers in a twist last week?
The answer is simple: the global economy is breaking apart and its constituent major players are doing face-plants on the downhill slope of a no-longer-cheap-oil way of life.
Let’s look at them case by case."
Bolton Plans a Tour of Early-Primary States
Bolton Plans a Tour of Early-Primary States | National Review Online:
"Enter John Bolton. Bolton, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is being encouraged by several leading conservative power brokers to consider a presidential bid."
"Enter John Bolton. Bolton, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is being encouraged by several leading conservative power brokers to consider a presidential bid."
Shirt Focus of Free-Speech Fight
Shirt Focus of Free-Speech Fight | RealClearPolitics:
"Today, if a West Virginia schoolboy were to wear a T-shirt sporting that slogan and accompanied by those rifles, he'd risk suspension, arrest and prosecution.
That's happening currently to 14-year-old Jared Marcum in Logan County, W.Va."
"Today, if a West Virginia schoolboy were to wear a T-shirt sporting that slogan and accompanied by those rifles, he'd risk suspension, arrest and prosecution.
That's happening currently to 14-year-old Jared Marcum in Logan County, W.Va."
Why Is Congress Rushing To Pass A Bad Immigration Bill?
Why Is Congress Rushing To Pass A Bad Immigration Bill? - Investors.com
Among other things, the bill:
• Adds $1.5 billion to President Obama's failed jobs stimulus, a gift to socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
• Turns the Travel Promotion Act, which was supposed to end in 2015, into a permanent program at a cost of hundreds of millions of dollars. Prime beneficiaries? Las Vegas casino interests, a gift to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada.
• Makes a range of serious crimes for which U.S. citizens can be arrested and imprisoned — including assault and battery, drunk driving and tax fraud — "waivable" for illegal immigrants when it comes to their amnesty status.
• Gives Alaskan "Seafood processing" jobs special status as "shortage occupations," letting those industries hire low-skilled illegal immigrants to fill "temporary" jobs, a bipartisan favor to Alaska Sens. Mark Begich (Democrat) and Lisa Murkowski (Republican).
That, no doubt, isn't a comprehensive list. But since no one has read the bill — the latest version of immigration reform was issued less than 75 hours before Monday's vote — it's impossible even to say how much pork is in the bill the Senate is voting on.
Dearborn McDonald's drop halal food after lawsuit
Dearborn McDonald's drop halal food after lawsuit | Crain's Detroit Business:
"The only two McDonald's restaurants in the United States that serve food prepared according to Islamic law have stopped doing so.
The fast food giant and a Michigan franchise owner agreed to a $700,000 legal settlement in April after a customer sued.
The fast-food giant said in a statement Monday that the locations in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, which has a large Muslim population, no longer offer a halal McChicken sandwich or Chicken McNuggets "to focus on our national core menu."
"The only two McDonald's restaurants in the United States that serve food prepared according to Islamic law have stopped doing so.
The fast food giant and a Michigan franchise owner agreed to a $700,000 legal settlement in April after a customer sued.
The fast-food giant said in a statement Monday that the locations in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, which has a large Muslim population, no longer offer a halal McChicken sandwich or Chicken McNuggets "to focus on our national core menu."
Man Has 140 lb Testicles Removed...Considered Selling on Ebay
Man Has 140 lb Testicles Removed...Considered Selling on Ebay:
"A Las Vegas man, Wesley Warren, 49, has undergone a 13-hour procedure to remove his 114 lb testicles after they became swollen after a bizarre incident by which he squashed them while sleeping. "
"A Las Vegas man, Wesley Warren, 49, has undergone a 13-hour procedure to remove his 114 lb testicles after they became swollen after a bizarre incident by which he squashed them while sleeping. "
Dissension and fiscal woes beset the Girl Scouts
Dissension and fiscal woes beset the Girl Scouts - New York News | NYC Breaking News:
"I am worried that America's Girl Scouts are now selling cookies to fund pension plans instead of camping," wrote Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa"
"I am worried that America's Girl Scouts are now selling cookies to fund pension plans instead of camping," wrote Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa"
See how Muskegon-area high school students performed on statewide tests (Chart)
See how Muskegon-area high school students performed on statewide tests (Chart) | MLive.com:
| High school | ACT | Math | Reading |
| Coopersville | 20.6 | 30% | 62% |
| Fruitport | 18.6 | 21% | 44% |
| Grand Haven | 21.6 | 43% | 72% |
| Holton | 18 | 19% | 37% |
| Mona Shores | 20.7 | 29% | 56% |
| Montague | 18.2 | 26% | 52% |
| Muskegon | 16.9 | 9% | 31% |
| Muskegon Heights | 13.5 | 0% | 8% |
| North Muskegon | 21.7 | 35% | 71% |
| Oakridge | 18.5 | 18% | 47% |
| Orchard View | 18.4 | 12% | 48% |
| Ravenna | 19.4 | 24% | 51% |
| Reeths-Puffer | 18.8 | 19% | 56% |
| Spring Lake | 22.3 | 43% | 75% |
| WayPoint | 15.3 | 3% | 20% |
| Whitehall | 19.5 | 20% | 52% |
| Musk. Catholic Central | 22.7 | 50% | 64% |
| West. Mich. Christian | 20.8 | 59% | 60% |
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