October 20, 2008 – 2:41 pm
There has been a lot of buzz over the weekend about a negative political hit piece put out by my opponent’s campaign. The piece, which landed in people’s mailboxes on Friday, communicates a message of hate. That goes too far.
I addressed this issue at an event on Saturday, and I wanted to share that with [...]
October 18, 2008 – 11:02 am
The Manistee News Advocate today endorsed our campaign for State Representative, saying Dan is “the best candidate to lead the people of Manistee County, the 101st District, and Michigan into the future.”
The endorsement, made after the paper interviewed both candidates and following two Manistee County forums, highlights Dan’s focus on job creation and commitment to [...]
October 16, 2008 – 6:09 pm
(Part 10 in an 11-week economic plan to get Michigan moving again and get our people back to work)
Any effort to get Michigan’s economy back on track has to pay special attention to small business. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and are essential to strong main streets, strong communities, and a stronger [...]
October 9, 2008 – 2:23 pm
(Part 9 in an 11-week economic plan to get Michigan moving again and get our people back to work)
There has been a lot of talk recently, both nationally and as part of the local political discussion, about the proper role of regulation. To some, regulation - any regulation - is always bad, an ideological position [...]
October 2, 2008 – 10:56 am
(Part 8 in an 11-week economic plan to get Michigan moving again and get our people back to work)
As we work to diversify our economy, create jobs, and get our economy back on track, there is no doubt that creating a competitive and predictable business tax environment is crucial to our success. As I’ve been [...]
October 1, 2008 – 5:46 pm
With just 34 days to go until Election Day, the choice in this election is becoming clearer by the day. Over the next couple weeks, I hope to highlight the differences my opponent and I have on a number of key issues facing our state and our communities. Today we begin by highlighting our differences [...]
September 25, 2008 – 6:00 pm
(Part 7 in an 11-week economic plan to get Michigan moving again and get our people back to work)
Last summer, on a business trip out east, I decided on the way home to get off the interstate and travel some of the state highways and county roads that wound through the small towns I otherwise [...]
September 24, 2008 – 2:33 pm
Earlier today, at Senior Centers across the district, I launched an aggressive effort to ensure that our local senior citizens have a State Representative who is standing up for their interests in Lansing. Local seniors should be able to enjoy their retirement years with peace of mind and dignity. Unfortunately, as a result of the [...]
September 18, 2008 – 12:28 pm
(Part 6 in an 11-week economic plan to get Michigan moving again and get our people back to work)
This week’s installment of our plan to get Michigan moving again focuses squarely on renewable energy issues and their potential to help get Michigan’s economy back on track. I know I’ve covered much of this before, but [...]
September 17, 2008 – 2:44 pm
For the past 2 years, legislators in Lansing have been dragging their feet about whether or not to pass the renewable energy portfolio standard.
C’mon already!
Time and time again I have highlighted the importance of Michigan’s investment in renewable energy. The faster we pass this legislation; the sooner companies will be given the go-ahead that it [...]
