by Jake Novak, CNBC Senior Commentator Nov. 24, 2017 Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley is giving President Trump yet another major victory on judicial nominations. None of this would have been possible without Harry Reid’s decision to kill the filibuster. The result is Trump will get to fill the most federal judiciary vacancies in […]
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Maureen Dowd: My Brother Kevin is Not Tired of Winning
by Maureen Dowd New York Times NOV. 23, 2017 WASHINGTON — Wherever I go, people ask me the same question: “How can he?” How can Kevin support President Trump? Why isn’t he bothered by all the things others find appalling and frightening? Thanksgiving weekend is here, so it’s time for my Republican brother to share his […]
PODCAST: Pot Petitions & Part-Time Politicians/Pensler for U.S. Senate/Michigan Rhodes Scholars
This week’s Friday Morning Podcast examines whether the Michigan Legislature will enact petition language to legalize recreational use of marijuana in Michigan, or will simply allow the question to be decided by voters in next year’s general election. Also, will the proposal to amend Michigan’s Constitution to force the legislature to meet only part-time ever […]
Could ‘Voters Not Politicians’ Make Michigan’s Redistricting Regimen Even Worse?
Michigan’s mainstream news media have focused most of their reporting on the grassroots effort that apparently is on its way to collecting the required signatures for the Voters Not Politicians (VNP) proposal to qualify for next year’s general election ballot. If voters get a crack at VNP, there’s a good chance it will pass. If […]
Flint Council Votes “Yes” on 30-Year Contract for Detroit Water
By Oona Goodin-Smith The Flint Journal/MLive Nov. 22, 2017 FLINT, MI – Flint City Council has voted to sign off on a 30-year contract with the Great Lakes Water Authority, the most recent incarnation of what used to be the Detroit water system. Voting 5-4 in favor of the deal, the council made the long-awaited […]
Michiganders or Michiganians? Lawmakers Settle It
by Kathleen Gray The Detroit Free Press Nov. 22, 2017 LANSING — Are you a Michigander or a Michiganian? In the eyes of the state Legislature and Gov. Rick Snyder, “Michigander” is now the official term for the residents of Michigan, and they have a bill that passed unanimously in both the House and Senate early this […]
PODCAST: Open Carry in Gun-Free Churches & Schools/Prevailing Wage Repeal/Redistricting Reform
Do We Need More Firearms to Stop Gun Violence? Does Petition Circulation Need to Be Reformed? Denno & Ballenger Provide Answers! Sponsored by Deadline Detroit. https://soundcloud.com/user-595768561/november-17-2017/s-CVY2s
For Michigan, NAFTA Is Essential, Says State Chamber
By Richard K. Studley & Glenn Hamer November 15, 2017 As the presidents of two border-state chambers of commerce, we know firsthand of the power of the North American Free Trade Agreement. NAFTA is an indispensable component of our states’ economic prosperity. Not surprisingly, our states’ international neighbors represent our largest trading partners. And for […]
Leading Vote-Getter Eric Mays Denied Flint Council Presidency
By Oona Goodin-Smith Flint Journal Nov. 14, 2017 FLINT, MI – Two returning members have been elected to lead Flint City Council for the next year. In a close vote on Monday, Nov. 13, Sixth Ward Councilman Herbert Winfrey was elected to serve as council president and Seventh Ward Councilwoman Monica Galloway was voted in as […]
PODCAST: What Happened on Tuesday? Election Roundup with MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn
Duggan Wins Big in Detroit/Flint Mayor Weaver Easily Withstands Recall/Other Surprises Around Michigan/Democrats Retain State House Seat in Marquette Area. Sponsored by Deadline Detroit. https://soundcloud.com/user-595768561/november-10-2017/s-tlA7q