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Decorating the “Christmas Tree” Budgets
Congressman Gary Peters, Republican state lawmakers, and Lansing’s “laundry list of unnecessary pork”
… target on his back last year. Tea party groups in Oakland County … entirely theirs. If today’s tea party groups are looking to hold … caused lawmakers of both parties to approve this spending. … social movement called the tea party that's capable of making … Policy Doesn't Taste Better With Tea more
Welfare Recipients Get Hundreds For Car Repairs, Clothing Allowance
… interviews and work.
“You've got to be kidding me,” said Jim Chiodo, a tea party activist from Holland. “This floors me. … They keep finding more and more. … become truly self-sufficient,” Rep. Jackson said.
Belinda Szmytke, a tea party activist from Superior Township, said the state no longer has the money … more
Noteworthy News You May Have Missed This Week
… Press — 40 percent of Michigan voters, across party lines, support the Tea Party movement.
The Detroit News — The Michigan Education …
Health Care and Marriage? Over at Right Michigan, Tea Party leader Wendy Day argues that the federal health … more
Politicians Put Recall Rights In Crosshairs
… past, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer has said … should want to have the Tea Party out there working to try … Dupont of the West Michigan Tea Party also wondered why it would … Republicans, I think a lot of Tea Party people would get upset about … Drolet said. “You might see Tea Party patriots working next to … more
The Lowdown
TEA PARTIERS TAKE ON SPECIAL SENATE RACE
State Republican "insiders" speaking … subscription required) warned that some TEA Party activists are trying to push a candidate … responsible for organizing a 5,000-person TEA Party at the Michigan Capitol on April … pocketbook issues that most concern the TEA Party ("Taxed Enough Already") movement. … more
Weekly Roundup - Oct. 9
… Health and Human Services head, Kathleen Sebelius waives Obamacare rules for McDonalds, unions.
Daily Caller - New Jersey Democrats "planted" a tea party candidate in order to siphon votes from the Republican.
Wall Street Journal - Teachers' unions hate 'Superman.'
Detroit News - 'Superman' must … more
The Conservative Evolution of Randy Richardville
The future majority leader of the Michigan Senate wants his critics to know that he is no liberal
… shifted this year with the rise of the tea party movement. In 2008, Presidential …
Richardville said he is proud of the tea party. Some from that movement are taking … Hughes, a member of the North Oakland Tea Party Patriots, says he has heard concerns …
Moss Message: Champagne Bubbles
TEA PARTIERS TAKE ON SPECIAL SENATE RACE
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Weekly Roundup - Nov. 13
… low teacher pay is a think of the past.
USA Today - Federal employees making over $150k per year has skyrocketed.
Quote of the Week
"The Tea Partiers have much to be proud of. Portrayed as extremists and racists, they succeeded in forming a coalition that won a majority of the votes - and, incidentally, … more
Grassroots Obamacare Hearing: The People Speak
… was dominated by statements from Tea Party activists and leaders who expressed … other members of the Lakes Area Tea Party, who had set up a literature table … Jurrians of the Grand Rapids Central Tea Party quoted at length from a Capcon article, … repeal the law).
Tina Dupont of the Tea Party of West Michigan pointed out that … more
Government Assistance Abounds, But Not For Your Water Bill
About two dozen Warren residents scammed into thinking a federal program exists to help pay water bills
… service that promised money to pay water bills. Only no such program exists.
"That is where we are at right now," said Jason Gillman, a Traverse City tea party activist and Grand Traverse County Commissioner. "Some of the extreme policies have made us believe that anything is possible. There are free phones. … more
MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Summer 2013 Edition
… this issue:
District Spent $20K Per Student, Had Rodents in Schools, Holes in Ceilings and Walls
Medicaid Expansion ... What’s the Rush?
Michigan Tea Party Says it is a Victim of IRS Discrimination
In Praise of Those Unpraised
Loss of Funding Not to Blame for School District Failures
Expert: Medicaid … more
Big Mother Government?
Limited government supporters criticize Snyder health care proposal
… takes steps to become healthier.”
Jim Lefler, member of the First Michigan Tea Party Alliance, has a simpler “tea party” obesity plan.
“Eat less. Move more,” said Lefler. “Government must stop … more
Rep. Ray Franz: Hero of Home Repair Tradesmen
… time Rep. Franz has attracted the attention of free-market defenders and Tea Party types. In one of the first votes taken by the newly seated House last … swore on stacks of Constitutions that they “got” the “no more giveaways” Tea Party message, and shared the movement’s values.
This vote was especially courageous … more
GOP Establishment Standing in Way of Prevailing Wage Reform
… have prevailing wage in Michigan,” he said recently at an Independent Tea Party Patriots Meeting in Clarkston.
The Argentine Township Republican, who … an ITPP advisory board member who moderated the panel discussion, but tea party activists are looking for action as well.
“You’ve got the opportunity … more
Union Friendly GOP Legislator Spurned by Big Labor
Rep. Zorn target of union attacks after voting for more charter schools
… to requests for comment.
Stephenie Jacobson, leader of the Cheboygan Tea Party, said Rep. Zorn’s voting record sounds like it is opposed to the tea party concerns. She said public sector unions "certainly found an ally, especially … more
Prop 1: Making the Confusing More Clear
In late July I found myself under fire from the Brighton Area Tea Party. They had requested a speaker to address concerns about Proposal 1, a question … traveling to groups that were interested in hearing about it, including the tea party group in Brighton. The Plymouth-based Rattle With Us coalition and the … more
CapCon Celebrates its Five Year Anniversary
Who we are and what we do
… Our first day live we covered a tea party rally outside the Capitol during former … Care Providers Took Place
Democratic Party Political Director Linked to Mysterious Tea Party Political Party
Union Contract: Teachers Can Be Caught … more
The Lowdown
… parliamentary procedure that the party in power uses to avoid taking … Genesee Taxed Enough Already (TEA) Party, was the only organized … funding disadvantage, the TEA Party celebrated a razor-thin 50.71 … operatives, the Genesee TEA Party focused its limited resources … a big difference for the TEA Party. Though a "yes" vote prevailed … more
Opponents of Federalized Health Care Prepare for November
… the signature gathering option.
TEA party activists from around the state … Dupont of Rockford, a founder of the TEA Party of West Michigan. "I can't believe … grab," said Glenn Clark of Troy, a TEA party organizer who is also the chairman of the Republican Party's 9th Congressional District.
Clark … more
Congressional Contestants Pledge Against Cap-and-Trade
In early 2008, before the TEA Party movement began and well before "cap-and-trade" was a recognizable political term, Americans for Prosperity came up … Prosperity.
The pledge originated during the early discussions in the Democrat party of a "cap-and-trade" energy policy. Cap-and-trade is a tax on coal, oil … more
Petitions for Health Care Freedom Amendment Ready on Monday
… sponsored by Common Sense in Government, Retake Our Gov, the 9-12 Liberty Tea Party of Livingston County and Michigan Citizens for Healthcare Freedom.
"The … to fight back against the health care takeover."
Day says that launch parties are being planned for this week in Oakland County and Lansing and that … more
Weekly Roundup - August 21
… DiSano and Joe Munem speculate on the Lt. Governor selections for both parties, tea partiers taking over the GOP convention and possible scandal with one Secretary … more
Weekly Roundup - Oct. 30
… holes.
New York Times - Democrats around the nation are backing third-party candidates to siphon votes away from Republicans.
Michigan Messenger - … taxpayers...Contrary to what Obama and the Democrats would have us believe, the Tea Party is largely fueled by small- dollar donations from American citizens in … more
MEA Concedes Large Percentage of 'Conservative' Teachers, Endorses 97% Democrats
Michigan Teacher Union Concedes Large Percentage of 'Conservative' Teachers, But Political Recommendations Skew 97% to Democrats
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Pro Union Republicans
The MEA Money Tree
TEA PARTIERS TAKE ON SPECIAL SENATE RACE
Many Senators … Public Employee Union Problem
Opinion: 'Evil Party and Stupid Party' at Work on School Pension Reform
Government Employee … more
A Budget-Cutting Democrat Runs Against Union-Backed Republican
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Pro Union Republicans
The MEA Money Tree
TEA PARTIERS TAKE ON SPECIAL SENATE RACE
Many Senators … Public Employee Union Problem
Opinion: 'Evil Party and Stupid Party' at Work on School Pension Reform
Government Employee … more
Is There 'Balance' in the 'Balance the State Budget' Game?
… “balance the state budget” game.
“Whether you’re a government-cutting tea partier or a tax-and-spend liberal,” says the Center for Michigan website, “the … cuts alone. Yet Hohman says that if you really are a “budget-cutting tea partier,” there are many options available to make those cuts. He has reported … more
Home Health Care 'Dues Skim' More Than Matches SEIU '08 Obama Contributions
… stop this is just filling the coffers of the SEIU,” said Saginaw County Tea Party participant Sandra Kahn. “We can see that the bulk of the dues is used … contributing to politicians.”
Randy McClure, of the Traverse Bay Area 912 Tea Party, said he finds it troubling that Republicans are allowing the “skim” to … more
Commentary: Courage, Cuts, K-12 and the Snyder Business Tax
… of courage within his own party for such a policy. And the … shocked by the low level of tea party pressure being applied on … rather than the one that true tea party fiscal conservatives would … with their local schools. Tea party groups looking to finish … Really Make?
Coldwater Bans Tea Party Signs in Public Park
Bay … more
Are Reluctant Reformers in Republican Ranks Seeking Cover Behind Social Issues?
… issues that “appeal to the base of the party.”
But if the meeting went off as … This has been appreciated by his party’s fiscally conservative base and tea party supporters. But back in Lansing, … sanity” wing, represented by the tea party, would be so easily distracted. … more
Suggested Readings: The Best Books of 2011
… Soviet Union to influencing the two-party system to free markets counteracting discrimination.
“The Tea Party Goes to Washington” – Senator Rand … senator-elect from Kentucky embraced tea party principles early and rode the wave … over domestic programs and with both parties when rolling out a $500 billion spending … more
False Pretenses Should be Put to Rest
GOP candidates scrutinized
… There was no serious challenge from Tea Party activists. Early in the process, … candidates from the right-wing of their party hurt the ticket and diminish the chances … not justify such an assertion.
Tea Party activist candidate Clark Durant … good year for one major political party or the other.
There is no magical … more
State Board of Education President Complains Of 'Right-Wing' Agenda
Email sent only to Democrats urges them to 'remain active and vigilant' against education reform plans
… by the Michigan Democratic Party to its members lambasting state … to the Michigan Democratic Party Facebook page.
The email read: … now.
During lame duck, Tea Party Republicans had planned to … by the Michigan Democratic Party as an update for other Democrats. … issues."
A state Democratic Party spokeswoman confirmed that … more
Strings May Be Attached When a Politician Has the Union Label
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School Union Denounces Privatization
School Pension Reform Stalls in Senate
GOP Senators, SEIU Taxpayer Giveaways, Campaign Cash and More, OH MY!
Tea Partiers Take on Special Senate Race more
This Week In Michigan, July 4
… closed a 37 percent budget deficit.
Wall Street Journal - Education reformers won a big battle in Washington D.C. this week.
POLITICO - Is the Tea Party swaying centrist Republican legislators?
Quote of the Week
"I can't understand how 20 percent of the people think it has been good."
- … more
This Week In Michigan - July 18
… Lawyers' and Consultants' Full Employment Act of 2010."
Michigan Taxes Too Much - Right to Work legislation is a good start.
Cato@Liberty - The tea party is not so white after all.
Wall Street Journal - The big news in sports was LeBron James heading to Miami. Could the state's low tax rates have … more
Weekly Roundup - August 14
… Is this the beginning of the end for MESSA?
...schools need to consider ending this "great expensive" program.
POLITICO - Dems are accused of Tea Party tampering.
Fox News - "...infiltrating elections."
The Oakland Press - Teachers and union fight for health benefits...to cover Viagra.
Michigan … more
Michigan Legislature Class of 2011 86 Percent 'Political Careerists'
… businesses, and so less likely to enact a "real-change" reform agenda.
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Washington's Bi-Partisan Spending Binge
Memo to Media: Tea Party's Bite is as Big as its Bark
The Real Work Is After the Election
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The Dog Census
… County, they stopped doing dog surveys about five years ago.
“That’s just silly,” said Jason Gillman, a Grand Traverse County Commissioner and a tea party activist. “That’s getting a little tyrannical with your local government. Should they be licensed? Yeah. It’s appropriate. But whether or not they … more
Detroit Bridge: Political Patronage, or Power to the People?
… is the best way to rebuild their community, they can use this money to create those programs voluntarily.
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Four Reasons Why the Tea Party Should Ignore Detroit Bridge Controversy
Detroit Pols: No Political Loot, No Bridge more
Superintendent Uses School Email List For Politics
Head of Farmington Public Schools urges parents to oppose charter school bill
… violation of the campaign finance laws because there is no election involved. The message was sent Dec. 5.
Deb O’Hagan, a member of the Lakes Area Tea Party that has members in the Farmington School District, says she has a problem with Zurvalec’s message for numerous reasons.
O’Hagan wrote in an email … more
How the Forced Unionization of Day Care and Home Health Care Providers Took Place
Anatomy of a Scam: Dues continue to flow
… McLeod leader of the Saginaw County Tea Party. “They have no explanation. I think … season. Concerning the Saginaw County Tea Party, the issue will not get lost. Our … secretary of the Saginaw County Tea Party, said pressure should continue to … continued. “This is partly why our Tea Party began. A cursory look reveals a … more
Environmental Group Exaggerates Number of Jobs 'Green' Energy Mandate Would Create
Ballot proposal proponents wrongly cite report as promising 74K jobs
… from the group didn't respond to emails seeking comment.
"They are abusing their report to fit their predetermined agenda," said Jason Gillman, a tea party activist from Traverse City. "There is no question about that. It’s misleading."
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Green Energy Mandate Supporter Claims Individuals … more
City Wants Drunk Drivers To Pay Police Costs
Good city ordinance or just a money grab?
… the taxes on everyone else," Drolet said. "Usually, it is just a money grab."
Jim Chiodo, a Holland resident and a member of the Ottawa County Tea Party, said he approves of the ordinance.
Chiodo said he'd like the city to charge the people responsible for creating the extra cost as opposed to spreading … more
Why Film Subsidies Must Go
Independent studies show Hollywood corporate welfare a bust
… for the rich — literally a check from the treasury to production studios. Because of this, the program's elimination should unite small-government tea party types with good-government liberals in a fight against corporations teaming up with government to milk taxpayers.
Film subsidies were approved by … more
MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Fall 2013 Edition
… Extra Fee Imposed On Right-to-Work Employees
Detroit Bankruptcy
The Detroit Narrative Will Shape the Nation
Two Democrats Join Republicans at Top of Tea Party Scorecard
School Districts Cannot Require Parents To Buy School Supplies
Right-to-Work Event Marred By Protesters Spitting At Worker Freedom Advocates … more
State Budget Has Increased Almost $5 Billion the Past Three Years
… include federal dollars. For the 2014-15 budget that has been proposed, $21.73 billion is federal money.
“Am I surprised? No,” said Jason Gillman, a tea party activist from Traverse City.
“Truthfully, people have given up trying to keep track. Are other people going to be surprised? They aren’t going to … more
Bentivolio Battling GOP Establishment
Race for the 11th Congressional District Gets Testy
… being attacked by Republican Party insiders and career politicians … primary voters, including tea partyers.
As the presidential primary … significant portions of tea party support. Many attributed … Oakland County Republican Party, said the county party is not taking sides in the … more
Union Claims New Tenure Rules Will Lead to Discrimination Against Sexual Orientation and Pregnancy
State Rep.: 'Total fabrication'
… and federal law. Fredericks, vice chair of the Ingham County Republican Party, called the MEA’s claims “unsupported” and “untrue.”
"... teachers, and … Against Policy That They Already Endorsed'
MEA Republicans' Grind Down Tea Party Reformers
MEA Executive Salaries 'Not Based on Merit' more
Conservative Scorecard Doesn’t Grade on a Curve
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Michigan’s GOP Congressional Team Scored Less 'Pro Growth' Than Party Peers in D.C. for 2008
Washington's Bi-Partisan Spending Binge
Tea Party Uses MichiganVotes to Rank Legislators
Voter Scorecard Designed to 'Make … more
Feb. 17, 2012 MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
… conventions” by minor political parties: Passed 38 to 0 in the Senate
To require minor political parties to notify the Secretary of … nominations organized by a fake “Tea Party” political party in 2010.
Who Voted "Yes and … Bill 754, Regulate “third-party voter registration organizations”: … more
Civil Liberties Concerns Caused Amash to Vote Against PATRIOT Act
… discussing it with anyone.”
“That bothers me,” said Dupont, a member of the Tea Party of West Michigan. “If you are going to be arrested and things are going … leadership.
But Amash’s vote has garnered a lot of support among the tea party followers on Amash’s Facebook page.
“It’s too much,” said John Date of … more
Thirty Percent of Shelby Twp. Police Salaries Exceed $90k
… Law Allows Some to Collect State Pension and a Paycheck
Senate Bill Pending in House Could Cause Local Government Costs to Climb
Legislature to Tea Party's Unfunded Liability Concerns: "Whatever"
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Michigan Pols Approve Stimulus Spending
… president's first year in office. On the other side, opposition to this spending has become one of the single largest causes of the grassroots "tea party" movement that has sprung up across the nation.
Republicans in the Michigan Legislature were more supportive of spending this latest chunk of the … more
Teacher Union Doubles Republican Count on Recommendation List
… But Political Recommendations Skew 97% to Democrats
Pro Union Republicans
The MEA Money Tree
'ARE WE NUTS?'
Moss Message: Champagne Bubbles
TEA PARTIERS TAKE ON SPECIAL SENATE RACE
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The Public Purpose of Our 'Professors' Email' FOIA Request
… website that displays hyperlinks to tea party groups and taxpayer advocacy groups … has a specific focus on helping tea party and taxpayer groups fight against … includes a handy list of ways for tea party and taxpayer groups to dig up dirt … the interests of many taxpayer and tea party groups. For example, the campaign … more
Press Release: National Debt Relief Amendment Gains Momentum
… corporation dedicated to developing and promoting non-partisan solutions to America’s challenges.
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National Debt Relief Amendment
Tea Party Could Cut Up the Federal Credit Card
States May Seize Control of Federal Deficit Spending Power
National Debt Relief Amendment in North Dakota … more
The Public Purpose of Our ‘Professors’ Email’ FOIA Request
… website that displays hyperlinks to tea party groups and taxpayer advocacy groups … has a specific focus on helping tea party and taxpayer groups fight against … includes a handy list of ways for tea party and taxpayer groups to dig up dirt … the interests of many taxpayer and tea party groups. For example, the campaign … more
After Five Years Of Deficits, District Signed Contract Paying 100 Percent Of Health Care
Willow Run teachers took some pay concessions, but taxpayers on the hook for fully paid health care through 2014
… family health insurance plan for a principal cost the district $15,744 in 2009-10, district records show.
Dennis Moore, director of the Willow Run Tea Party Caucus, said the district put a lot of money on the table for teachers when the district was in deficit.
"It seems a whole lot of money was put … more
State Has Weak History of Punishing School Campaign Finance Law Violators
Past school districts that broke the law received only $100 fine
… that low, you are encouraging people to break the law," Drolet said. "That is a deliberate signal to not take the law seriously."
Jason Gillman, a tea party activist, filed the complaint with the state over a brochure the school district distributed.
The brochure read: "Traverse City Area Public Schools … more
'Special Interest' Campaign Rhetoric Doesn't Match With Reality
As a legislator, Mark Schauer voted to approve tax breaks and subsidies to plenty of favored businesses
… even more rapidly. If regular people across the political spectrum could see just how self-serving the entire operation has become we would see tea partyers and occupiers marching on capitols arm-in-arm."
Sara Wurfel, Gov. Snyder's spokeswoman, didn't respond to a request for comment.
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Despite GOP Dominance, Michigan Budget Keeps Growing by Billions
State budget has increased by $2.7 billion with a Republican Governor and GOP-controlled legislature
… ourselves to death at our own personal expense to get them to the position where they can stop this,” said Sheri La Fave-Wiggins, a member of the Onaway Tea Party. “And what did they do? They just continued on business as usual. … We did not elect them to continue on the Democratic path to spending us into … more
A Union Pension Bailout During the Lame Duck Season in Congress?
… Scorecard
Michigan's GOP Congressional Team Scored Less 'Pro Growth' Than Party Peers in D.C. for 2008
A Pair of Republicans Help House Dems Dump Right-to-Work …
The MEA Money Tree
'ARE WE NUTS?'
Moss Message: Champagne Bubbles
TEA PARTIERS TAKE ON SPECIAL SENATE RACE
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Don’t Bring Back Granholm’s Tax Credit Legacy
Legislators are considering it
… historical evidence strongly suggest that politicians (no matter their party affiliation) are not good central planners. It’s easy enough for private … people’s money. Recent grassroots coalitions understand this: Both the Tea Party and the Occupy movement sprung up in large part to fight select favors … more
Don’t Bring Back Granholm’s Tax Credit Legacy
… historical evidence strongly suggest that politicians (no matter their party affiliation) are not good central planners. It’s easy enough for private … people’s money. Recent grass-roots coalitions understand this: Both the Tea Party and the Occupy movement sprung up in large part to fight select favors … more
University of Michigan Hosts 'Non-Partisan' Event: 'The Republican War On Women'
U-M policies say school cannot advertise partisan event; panel features all left-wing speakers and moderator
… history of donating to the Democratic Party and related causes. Douglas did not … said Tina Dupont, a member of the Tea Party of West Michigan. "That's certainly … is a war on women in the Republican Party."
On Saturday, University of Michigan … not in charge of national political parties, back to a time when only a select … more
The Big Election Day That You Don’t Know About
… critical election will occur in which tea partiers have no say and no candidate. … individuals rule over the majority party caucuses that run the House and Senate. … the leadership candidates in each party try to secure the support of incumbent … involving these politicians. For tea party-inclined supporters of limited government, … more
Step Increases: The Big Teacher Raises That Don’t Make the News
… expires, thus creating an incentive for both parties – district and union – to replace the expired … veto by the Governor. The bill passed on a mostly party-line vote, with Democrats in opposition.
However, … Teacher in Ann Arbor Really Make?
Coldwater Bans Tea Party Signs in Public Park
Bay City Public Schools … more
The Machinations Behind Michigan’s Minimum Wage Hike
… and community groups linked to the Democratic Party, had gathered hundreds of thousands of petition … exchange for the $9.25 minimum wage the minority party will supply votes for a $1.5 billion increase in … and avoid an even more harmful wage mandate. Tea Partiers are no doubt enraged but would be foolish to … more
Celebrating the Past, Looking Forward
… the things we all want. To my friends in the tea party movement, I'd say to be careful not to throw … limited government. If that movement isn't the tea party, then it's something like it, and it should be … is on ideas over the long term, not political parties or personalities or pecuniary interests.
Five … more
Contrast Over Right-to-Work, Film Subsidies, Detroit Bailout In 31st District Senate Race
State Sen. Mike Green vs. State Rep. Kevin Daley
… for voting "no" on right-to-work.
"I was at a tea party event and they were talking about right-to-work," … changed my mind and from then on, in front of tea party groups and others, I said I'd vote against it. … by Independents for Responsible Government, a tea party group in Clarkston, Sen. Green voted to support … more
Lawmaker's Facebook Fans Get Blow-by-Blow Stories of His Votes
… Senate had to agree on one bill, which was done during conference committee.
"You learn a lot from his Facebook," said Tina Dupont, a member of the Tea Party of West Michigan. "I learn how our state politics are working or not working. I learn how you can't tell the Democrats from the Republicans in most … more
The Six Figure Cops of Sterling Heights
… Law Allows Some to Collect State Pension and a Paycheck
Senate Bill Pending in House Could Cause Local Government Costs to Climb
Legislature to Tea Party's Unfunded Liability Concerns: "Whatever"
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Are Michigan Voters Really Ready to Pay Higher Taxes?
The Center for Michigan think tank did an evaluation of the local millages in the August primary. Its conclusion: "In the age of the Tea Party, a would-be tax revolt clearly does not extend to local communities across Michigan. That's the obvious conclusion from a Center for Michigan analysis of more … more
MEA Republicans
… helped strip-out money-saving school pension reforms from legislation proposed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
All this is just another reminder to Tea Party and other reform-minded voters that Nov. 2 is a starting line, not a finish line.
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A Budget-Cutting Democrat Runs Against Union-Backed … more
Hartland Teachers to Share in Belt-Tightening
… Schools Reduce 6.5 to 7.5 Percent Raises by Half-Point - Declares Budget Cut
What Does the Average Teacher in Ann Arbor Really Make?
Coldwater Bans Tea Party Signs in Public Park
Bay City Public Schools Claims $24 Million Cut, Budget Continues to Grow
Unusual: For 30 Years Teachers Share Almost Half … more
GOP Senate Votes for More K-12 Money Than Governor's Proposal
… Schools Reduce 6.5 to 7.5 Percent Raises by Half-Point - Declares Budget Cut
What Does the Average Teacher in Ann Arbor Really Make?
Coldwater Bans Tea Party Signs in Public Park
Bay City Public Schools Claims $24 Million Cut, Budget Continues to Grow
Unusual: For 30 Years Teachers Share Almost Half … more
L’Anse Creuse: Cuts Claimed While Spending Is Up; Teachers Pay Zero for Health Benefits
… Schools Reduce 6.5 to 7.5 Percent Raises by Half-Point - Declares Budget Cut
What Does the Average Teacher in Ann Arbor Really Make?
Coldwater Bans Tea Party Signs in Public Park
Bay City Public Schools Claims $24 Million Cut, Budget Continues to Grow
Unusual: For 30 Years Teachers Share Almost Half … more
Clarkston Average Teacher Salary Beats Inflation by $10K Over Last Decade
… Schools Reduce 6.5 to 7.5 Percent Raises by Half-Point - Declares Budget Cut
What Does the Average Teacher in Ann Arbor Really Make?
Coldwater Bans Tea Party Signs in Public Park
Bay City Public Schools Claims $24 Million Cut, Budget Continues to Grow
Unusual: For 30 Years Teachers Share Almost Half … more
Obamacare: GOP 'Hostage Taker'
This week, I listened to a Republican state senator try to convince a Tea Party audience that the Obamacare “exchange” legislation Gov. Rick Snyder has recommended is really a positive good and a “conservative” idea. The presentation didn't seem very coherent, and neither does a set of talking points currently … more
Republican-led Legislature Votes Overwhelmingly to Continue 'Big Hollywood' Film Subsidy
Senate passes bill 34-4, House 92-15
… money taken for the program would have done if left in the private sector rather than given to the state-selected filmmakers. The amendment failed.
Tea Party activists were unhappy, to say the least.
“I guess I’m not surprised that [bill sponsor] Sen. Richardville has continued his support of programs … more
SEIU Sent Key GOP Senator $5K on Day Bill to End 'Forced Unionization' Arrived in Senate
Home health care unionization continues to this day
… included acting to protect the taxpayers of Michigan from funding leftist agendas aimed at destroying American values.”
Tom Stump of the Saginaw Tea Party pointed out that money seems to play a central role in the overall relationship between Senate Republicans and the SEIU
“Since 2006 SEIU has been … more
A 'Business as Usual' Comeback?
… legislators who supported them can refer to valid arguments in favor. But during the fall of 2010, most of those same politicians were making claims to tea party members and sympathizers that implied behavior very different from what these votes suggest.
In addition, last year a new Legislature went along … more
Former Governor Predicted 17,000 Jobs From 'Green Energy' Mandate, Number of Jobs Has Actually Dropped
Gov. Granholm signed 10 percent mandate in 2008, ballot initiative would increase it to 25 percent
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Some critics are also questioning the validity of the study's job years estimate.
"Those things are usually overrated,” said Jason Gillman, a tea party activist from Traverse City. "Those 'job years' are probably like 'dog job years.'"
Ken Sikkema, senior policy adviser for the CARE for Michigan … more
Republicans Against Right-to-Work
Four Michigan Senators voted against worker freedom
… said. "If people disagree with me on this, that's all right. Not everyone is going to agree with me on every vote.
"I was very active back when the tea party movement started. I went to rallies and I have always supported what it was all about," he said. "When it began, it was all about government becoming … more
State Hired More Employees To Administer SEIU 'Dues Skim' Than Oversee Right-to-Work Law
'Where were they when the unions were running around creating fake employers so they could siphon off money?'
… hiring more of them. Yet I don't recall unions (or mainstream media reporters) complaining about those expansions — so why did they suddenly become tea-party like spending hawks on this one?"
Holman declined to comment.
Union representatives were silent in June 2004 when the Michigan Quality Community … more
Riches-to-Rags Story Developing For Movie Operations in Michigan
House budget proposes eliminating state's $50M film subsidy program
… Rep. Tom McMillin, R-Rochester Hills, said a sign that the film credits were a bad deal is that both the Michigan Education Association and some tea party members oppose them.
"It is becoming more clear that these Hollywood film subsidies mainly send our Michigan taxpayer dollars out of the state to … more
Commentary: IRS Scrutiny Hits Close to Home
… of its admitted abuse of power.
Tom Gantert is the senior capitol correspondent for Michigan Capitol Confidential.
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Michigan Tea Party Groups Says It Is A Victim Of IRS Discrimination more
Republicans Backsliding After Solid Reforms
… Reform pledge not to vote for tax increases.
This might not be the only example this week of Michigan’s political class reverting to their pre-Tea Party behavior. The full House could soon vote on Senate Bill 257, which is designed to increase the list of items on which a “Business Improvement Zone” … more
Shoulders of Giants
Letter from the executive vice president
… European countries by comparing 16 sectors and evaluating the cost of excessive regulation, taxation and legal uncertainty.
If Great Britain has a Tea Party movement, the TaxPayers’ Alliance in London is a ringleader. Launched in 2004, the TaxPayers’ Alliance is “arguably the most influential pressure … more
ad liberties: Political Anatomy 101
The Difference Between Mouth and Spine
… upward. That's why people are now leaping off the sidelines and into TEA parties and raucous town hall meetings to protest sky-high taxes, exploding deficits … Association allies who derive millions of dollars from MESSA, their third-party affiliate that sells health insurance plans to school districts. The Mackinac … more
Critics Say Arbitration Bill 'Hollow' Without Amendment
… Authority Board as well as vice chair of the Livingston County Republican Party, said passing SB 1072 without real reform was "irrational."
"If the tea parties have taught us anything, it's that taxpayers want government to look … more
Health Care Compact Shifts Choices from D.C. to Michigan
“Obamacare Does Not Apply Here”
… really would. The president also said, "I don't believe that any single party has a monopoly on good ideas." That is precisely the philosophy behind a … House Bill 4693.
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See also:
Video: The Health Care Compact and Tea Parties
Obamacare 'Litmus Test' for Legislators
Analysis: Michigan Obamacare … more
The 32 Percent Teacher Pay Hikes at Birmingham Schools
… costs by nearly 15 percent through a variety of measures including: third party contracting, consolidation of services, and reductions in staff pay and …
What Does the Average Teacher in Ann Arbor Really Make?
Coldwater Bans Tea Party Signs in Public Park
Bay City Public Schools Claims $24 Million Cut, … more
The CapCon Guide: How to be an effective citizen-advocate in Michigan
Things are changing fast in Michigan. Here’s how to make your mark on the state
… your elected officials, courtesy of a Mackinac Center toolkit from the Tea Party era:
Don’t be impressed by the “nice guy.”
Don’t presume virtue in party labels.
Get to know your lawmakers’ voting records.
The Mackinac Center … more
Home Health Care 'Dues Skim' Worse Than Previously Thought
'This is Crony Unionism'
… practiced against single-patient home health care providers,” said Saginaw Tea Party participant Sandra Kahn. “This artificially created union membership did … seek protection from unions.”
Jim Chiodo, a member of the Ottawa County Tea Party, said he was shocked when he found out about the details of the Home Healthcare … more
Political Experience Separates Candidates In 98th District House GOP Primary
Gary Glenn vs. Karl Ieuter
… instrumental in passing the state's right-to-work law, as well as a number of tea party activists from across the state.
The 98th District is located in Mid-Michigan … better service.
The candidates sat down recently for a forum with a local tea party group. The Midland Daily News documented their responses on other issues. … more
Mitchell Ad About Moolenaar: Truthful or Over the Top?
Sen. Moolenaar: ‘The ad he is using is very deceitful’
… of Independents for Responsible Government and editor of the Michigan Tea Party Scorecard, told Capitol Confidential that the two bills referenced in … deceitful. I am a constitutional conservative who is endorsed by the Tea Party Express, Congressman Dave Camp and Right to Life.
“It is unfortunate … more
And the Academy Award Goes To ...
… moviegoers who like a little tea with their Oscar party and prefer priestly pugilism … with whom he shared Communist Party affiliations nearly 20 years … Kazan joined the Communist Party, as did many from the Big Apple’s … inform on his former Communist Party comrades, expressions of an … more
Constitutional Convention Won’t Fix Michigan’s Problems (Michigan Capitol Confidential)
… sought specific changes in Michigan law are considering supporting a convention for the sake of their single issue. Some in the highly energized TEA Party movement wonder if a constitutional convention might let them effectively open the hood of state government and fix what's broken at a time when … more
Michigan Pols Approve Stimulus Spending
… President's first year in office. On the other side, opposition to this spending has become one of the single largest causes of the grassroots "tea party" movement that has spring up across the nation
Republicans in the Michigan Legislature were more supportive of spending this latest chunk of the … more
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