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Tim Skubick

More troubling than the flubs in his speech was the Gov's lack of candor on his real agenda. Read

Jack Lessenberry

Michigan doctor who's improving public health in Nepal has some advice for the U.S. as well. Read

John Lindstrom

There's an uneasy chance come 2013 there will be no minority members of Congress from Michigan. Read

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Maxine Berman

Saddened, though not really surprised, to know sexism is still alive and well in the legislature. Read

Craig Ruff

When voters put one party in charge, they get action, not unresponsive government. Read

Tricia Kinley

Michigan's tax on machinery and office equipment is another big barrier to job attraction. Read

Bill Johnson

Don't expect much to come from Gov. Snyder's plan to reduce crime and violence in our cities. Read

Ari Adler

Nowadays, you not only have to eat your words, you must first drench them in hot sauce. Read

Annie Rosa

Californians' Think Long Committee is making giant waves for new taxes and state reform. Read

Ken Winter

For the past 35 years, Michigan's land trust fund has been preserving scenic and sensitive areas. Read

John Austin

It's important to put the budget surplus where it matters most to drive Michigan's economy. Read

Tom Watkins

America's economic weakness and dependence on China are silencing our moral outrage. Read

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Washington/Michigan

Debbie Stabenow: Michigan Agriculture’s Ace in the Hole. Amidst calls for big cuts in federal spending, protecting the farming industry from the sharp edge of the budget ax will be no easy feat for the committee chairwoman. Read

BookIt

Michigan Notable Book Awards. The Library of Michigan is honoring 20 outstanding books published in 2011 for its 2012 “best” list. To be eligible, the books’ authors or subjects must have a strong Michigan connection and stand above the rest of the field. Read

Winning The Day
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Change vs. Hope. While President Obama campaigned on “Change,” Mitt Romney is hanging his hat on “Hope” and the conviction that America “must be better, and it will be better.” Read

Events

MSAE Legislative Conference. This Michigan Society of Association Executives event on February 22 in Lansing explores state leadership, key policy issues, pundit commentaries and candidate debates, followed by a reception with guests from all branches of government. View All Events

Under Other Domes

January 2012. Minnesota’s Indian gambling tribes face toughest test in multi-billion-dollar fight over Viking Stadium financing … New York Gov. Cuomo becomes state Capitol’s chief interior designer and custodian … Former Georgia ethics official questions limits on lobbying expenditures … and more. Read

Carol Cain’s Profiles
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Political Architect. Through determined, behind-the-scenes leadership, Doug Rothwell has helped redesign organizations key to Michigan’s economic growth efforts. Read

Canada/Michigan
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Canada Viewed as First Step to Exporting. MSU-led project helps small firms begin to export goods by selling to Canadian markets. Read