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Jobs, Schools and the Great Outdoors!

May 19, 2008 – 1:03 pm

Last week, I kicked off my campaign with a four-day tour throughout the district where I visited high schools and early childhood centers, toured downtown business districts, met with local business men and women, top conservation officials, and small family farmers.
 
We have a lot of work to do to turn our state around, but also [...]

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Michigan small business not happy with legislature

August 4, 2006 – 10:48 am

The Small Business Administration of Michigan recently released their “Small Business Barometer” for the second quarter of 2006 (details available at http://www.sbam.org/news.php?id=310) showing that Michigan small business owners are frustrated and displeased with the performance of the state legislature. Just 14% of small business owners give the Republican-controlled legislature positive marks, compared with the 45% [...]

By Dan Scripps | Posted in Economy, Issues | Comments (0)

Michigan’s Single Business Tax

March 10, 2006 – 12:06 pm

The debate over Michigan’s Single Business Tax (SBT) is one of the hottest in the state right now, with Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson leading a petition drive to eliminate the SBT in 2007. Yesterday, the State House Tax Policy Committee approved a bill that would do the same thing.
Many of the issues involved [...]

By Dan Scripps | Posted in Budget, Economy, Issues | Comments (0)

Yes, Michigan!

February 19, 2006 – 12:29 pm

Last week, Governor Granholm announced that she was directing $7.5 million from the 21st Century Jobs Fund to promote Michigan tourism in new markets. This additional spending - especially in the Milwaukee media market - has the potential to bring additional visitors across Lake Michigan on the S.S. Badger, and bring additional tourist dollars into [...]

By Dan Scripps | Posted in Economy, Issues, Tourism | Comments (0)

Looking Forward

November 3, 2005 – 2:14 pm

A big part of what defines us as progressives is the fact that we’re constantly looking forward. My candidacy is no different – I’m looking forward to a cleaner environment, looking forward to a growing regional economy and looking forward to stronger local communities.
There’s a lot we can do to act on our vision – [...]

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