August 21, 2008 – 1:40 pm
(Part 2 in an 11-week economic plan to get Michigan moving again and get our people back to work)
Last week I outlined just how important it is to get the fundamentals right to get Michigan’s economy back on track. This week we take the next step, looking at how we in Michigan can promote our [...]
August 14, 2008 – 11:23 am
As I noted last week, every Thursday between now and the election I will lay out one piece of a comprehensive economic strategy to get Michigan back on track and get our people back to work. Today, I’m starting with the basics - the importance of getting the fundamentals right.
Fundamentals are important. While every 4th [...]
In 1992, James Carville, one of the chief strategists for the Clinton-Gore campaign, hung a sign in the campaign headquarters to remind the campaign team of the central themes of the election. While the sign actually had three short themes, it is one that is best remembered: “It’s the economy, stupid.” In those four words, [...]
101st District candidate wants action after garbage washes up on Lake Michigan shore
LUDINGTON - State House candidate Dan Scripps today called for change to protect local beaches and the tourism dollars they generate after hundreds of pounds of trash washed up on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Manistee and Mason counties this week.
“An influx of [...]
After delaying more than a month, the president yesterday declared a federal state of emergency for 11 counties hit badly in the June 12th and 13th storms that tore through much of west and northwest Michigan. Of those 11 counties, two of them were Manistee and Mason, which will be receiving financial assistance to help [...]
Plan will encourage production of alternative fuels, jumpstart economy
LUDINGTON - As gas prices soared over the holiday weekend, Democratic House hopeful Dan Scripps today called on the State Senate to take action on a plan that will bring motorists the relief they need by encouraging alternative fuel production in Michigan, which will decrease our dependence [...]
There is a growing awareness that Michigan is incredibly well poised to take advantage of opportunities in the renewable energy field. With incredible wind potential, a number of idle manufacturing plants that could be retrofitted for renewable energy manufacturing and a skilled workforce, Michigan should be a global leader in renewable energy production and innovation. [...]
State House candidate for the 101st District hails victory for Michigan workers
NORTHPORT – With Michigan’s minimum wage increase taking effect, Democratic State House candidate Dan Scripps hailed today as a victory for Michigan’s working families. The minimum wage will now be set at $7.40 an hour, the third and final step of a plan [...]
Michigan Energy Fair
Friday, June 27nd - Sunday, June 29th, 2008
in Onekama, MI
at the Manistee County Fairgrounds
This weekend marks the 3rd Annual Michigan Energy Fair put on by the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association that will be held right in the heart of the 101st District at the Manistee County Fair Grounds in Onekama. The fair [...]
March 13, 2008 – 12:33 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2tIoKGcwGM
