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

Maximizing Region’s Global Trade and Jobs. David Hollister champions integrating Michigan and Canadian transportation infrastructure. Read

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

‘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

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

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

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