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Michigan Senate Voting To Expand the Education Achievement Authorty Today
Thursday , 12, June 2014 Section 16 Leave a commentThe Education Achievement Authority that currently controls schools in the Detroit Public School District will come a little closer to taking control of more schools in the state with a vote in the Michigan State Senate, which is imminent. The bill, if passed, would allow the state to take failing schools out of control of […]
For the next two weeks the Reed City Fired Department will hold a unique fundraiser. People can pay to have a flock of pink flamingos put in a friend’s yard anywhere in the coverage area of the Reed City Fire Department. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for equipment needed by the […]
@edvotes Rate The Five Worst Education Governors: Guess Who’s Number One?
Monday , 9, June 2014 Nerd Problems Leave a commentWhen it comes to Republican governors only caring about corporate interests and the people who write the biggest checks to get what they want, there are plenty who are more than happy to sell themselves to the highest bidder. Republican Governors have gutted essential safety net programs in their states while giving corporations and the […]
While a couple of businessmen and a state senator battle it out for the Republican nomination in August, one Democrat will face the winner of the Republican primary on November 4. That Democrat is Dr. Jeff Holmes. Dr. Holmes is a lifelong Michigan resident. His family’s arrival to the state can be traced back to […]
Benishek Voted Against VA Benefits And He Should Know Better
Friday , 6, June 2014 Uncategorized Leave a commentCongressman Benishek is the only Michigan representative on the House Committee of Veterans’ Affairs. Being a former VA hospital surgeon it would seem logical that he would vote in favor of increasing VA benefits, funding and making it easier for veterans to do things like buy a home or get health care when they need […]
The Morel mushroom hunting season is likely close to being done for the year, but that doesn’t mean the outdoor fun in Northern Michigan is over. June 7 and 8 is Michigan’s free fishing weekend. No license required to go fishing. Grab your pole and favorite bait or lures and head to your favorite fishing […]
Democratic candidate for governor Mark Schauer has made both written and verbal requests to debate his opponent Rick Snyder. So far Snyder has refused to even acknowledge the requests have been made stating he’s far too busy being governor to waste time campaigning to keep his job. In fact, it’s possible Snyder may try to […]
Dean Vanderstelt knows the meaning of hard work and leadership. He wants to put his experience and skills to work for West Michigan, which is why he’s announced his candidacy for Michigan’s second congressional district. Vanderstelt grew up in Muskegon. He was raised by a single mother and is the youngest of five children. He […]