The suicide death of state Rep. John Kivela (D-Marquette) on Tuesday (May 9) is eerily similar to the sad story of state Rep. Dennis Dutko (D-Warren), who took his own life 27 years ago. After years as a Republican volunteer, Dutko switched parties and was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1974, […]
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This is the Week That Already Is
A lot going on in the last 48 hours, some of it good (depending on your point of view), some of it very bad — and nothing having anything to do with activity in the legislative or executive branches of state government: — Apparently no good deed goes unpunished, at least any you received in […]
Female Genital Mutilation/Kentucky Derby Pick/School Before Labor Day?
Michigan a “hot-spot” for genital mutilation? Could the MI Senate vote to change the start date of school? And what’s the prediction for the 2017 Kentucky Derby? https://soundcloud.com/user-595768561/may-5/s-wygwk
MSU’s IPPSR Forum Not Friendly to Trump
A May 1 symposium sponsored by Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy & Social Research (IPPSR) presented a somewhat moderate take on the current state of U.S. politics, even if it was decidedly cool towards President Donald Trump. The Kellogg Center discussion was entitled “The First 100 Days of the Administration.” Featured were neoconservative […]
Soak the Rich/Recalling Flint’s Mayor/Dignifying Death/Calley for Guv/Stabenow Angst
Calley for governor and Bob Young for U.S. Senate?! Is a graduated income tax on Michigan’s horizon? Will Flint recall their mayor? Will a death with dignity bill pass the MI legislature? https://soundcloud.com/user-595768561/soak-the-richrecalling-flints-mayordignifying-deathcalley-for-guvstabenow-angst/s-VsaOu
2017 Kentucky Derby: Who Will Win the 143rd Run for the Roses?
(Posted April 27) This year’s Kentucky Derby — the 143rd — will once again be telecast and simulcast in Michigan, this year on Saturday, May 6. Post time will be about 6:34 p.m. For the 22nd straight year, legally you can bet on it at either of Michigan’s two remaining pari-mutuel tracks, Hazel Park Raceway […]
Recall Flint Mayor Weaver? Hard To Do!
A Genesee Co. judge has ruled that a recall effort against embattled Flint Mayor Karen Weaver can go forward, but petitioners will find they have a much harder task ahead of them than they did in efforts to recall former mayors Woodrow Stanley and Don Williamson. The reason: The state Legislature and Gov. Rick Snyder […]
Clueless Judges; More Flint Water Buffoonery; Cyber Schools; Crowdfunding Lawsuits
The latest Friday Morning Podcast talks about Flint now going back to Detroit water and the Court of Appeals making a baffling ruling. Also, what’s the latest in the Detroit City Council races, and are charter schools being threatened—an interview with Jared Burkhart. https://soundcloud.com/user-595768561/clueless-judges-more-flint-water-buffoonery-cyber-schools-crowdfunding-lawsuits/s-QDY3f
Puzzling Flint Water ‘Deal’ Faces One More Obstacle
The President proposes, the Congress disposes. The Governor proposes, the Legislature disposes. And, in the case of the never-ending ‘Flint Water Crisis,’ the mayor proposes, the city council disposes. But the news media doesn’t seem to realize that. In their coverage of Flint Mayor Karen Weaver’s stunning announcement April 18 that her administration has reversed […]
Sanctuary Cities: What Now?/Snyder, Stabenow, Peters Near Bottom in Popularity
Interview with Rep. LaFave re.: sanctuary cities and his bill to ban them. Snyder/Stabenow/Peters w/lowest approval ratings in nation. Is Snyder draining the swamp and Calley for gov.? https://soundcloud.com/user-595768561/sanctuary-cities-what-nowsnyder-stabenow-peters-near-bottom-in-popularity