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Columns
Jack Lessenberry
Jack Lessenberry

The EITC reduction is hurting working families and small businesses. Read



Tom Watkins
Tom Watkins

Marriage equality is a fundamental right. Read




Eric Freedman
Eric Freedman

Capitol reporters are missing many stories that aren't buried very deeply. Read



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Can a scholarship program restore a city? Read





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Patricia Randall

How can one segment see a clear victory for Michigan business, while the other sees the loss of an entitlement? Read


Stephen A. Jones
Stephen A. Jones

Urban agriculture offers innovation to Detroit. Read




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Rich Robinson

The Michigan Senate's SAFE Initiative is a decidedly mixed bag. Read



Bill Johnson
Bill Johnson

Despite the consent agreement, expect things to get worse for Detroit. Read



Craig Ruff
Neil Munro

In 1950, Detroit was the wealthiest major city per capita in the nation. Now it is the poorest. Read



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Ken Winter

The "new Turkey" hopes an investment in technology will improve its educational rankings. Read


Weekly Update
John Lindstrom

The Legislature parts ways with Governor Snyder on investment spending. Read



Maxine Berman
Maxine Berman

Respect for professionalism in politics seems to be vanishing. Read



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Carol Cain’s Profiles
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Comfortable with Politics. Desire, hard work and political skill have propelled Dan Loepp from legislative staffer to successful leader of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Read

Canada/Michigan
Sponsored by the Canadian Studies Center, MSU
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Maximizing Region’s Global Trade and Jobs. David Hollister champions integrating Michigan and Canadian transportation infrastructure. Read

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Washington/Michigandc

The Political Theater of Base Closings. Early military budget cutting moves hint at tough choices ahead. Read

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‘Forgotten’ War of 1812 Returns. Commemoration of the war’s bicentennial includes republication of The War of 1812 In the Old Northwest, the seminal book on the conflict. Written in 1958 by an MSU professor, it details the Michigan Territory’s key role and examines the underlying issues. Read

Winning The Day
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Run girl, run. Where are the women? There is no easy answer, but it comes down to two things: recruiting and training. Read

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Events
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Griffin Policy Forum. Four Michigan political campaign veterans will participate in the 2012 Spring Griffin Policy Forum on April 2 at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant. They’ll analyze the November elections, make predictions and discuss possible outcomes. View All Events

Under Other Domes
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February 2012. Ohio coalition wants independent panel to draw up future congressional and legislative districts … Florida Supreme Court finds corruption in Broward County School Board over charter school issues … Minnesota regulator needs more staff to oversee lobbyists. Read


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