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New Energy for Michigan

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 [...]

By Dan Scripps | Posted in Economy, Investment, Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Where We are Different

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 [...]

By Dan Scripps | Posted in Blog, Economy, Investment, Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

A Broadband Agenda for Michigan

September 11, 2008 – 2:07 pm

(Part 5 in an 11-week economic plan to get Michigan moving again and get our people back to work)
In 1935, President Roosevelt issued an executive order creating the Rural Electrification Administration; Congress followed Roosevelt’s lead the following year by passing the Rural Electification Act, called one of the most important elements of the New Deal. [...]

By Dan Scripps | Posted in Blog, Economy, Issues | Comments (3)

Putting People First: Investing in Michigan's Working Families to Bring Prosperity Back to Michigan

September 4, 2008 – 5:19 pm

(Part 4 in an 11-week economic plan to get Michigan moving again and get our people back to work)
This past Monday we celebrated Labor Day. For many people, Labor Day marks the end of summer, or a chance to enjoy a three-day weekend. For politicians and the media, Labor Day is the semi-official start of [...]

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

It's the economy, stupid

August 7, 2008 – 3:55 pm

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, [...]

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

Michigan Energy Fair 2008

June 25, 2008 – 3:17 pm

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 [...]

By Dan Scripps | Posted in Blog, Economy, Issues, Natural Resources, News, Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Voting Rocks! Rally at Benzie Central High School

May 19, 2008 – 5:45 pm

By Dan Scripps | Posted in Blog | Comments (0)

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 [...]

By Dan Scripps | Posted in Blog | Comments (0)

Scripps to kick off campaign for State Representative

May 11, 2008 – 11:29 am

Campaign begins with four day, four county “Jobs, Schools and Great Outdoors” tour

Dan Scripps, Democratic candidate for 101st District, will launch his campaign next week with four days of events focusing on “Jobs, Schools and the Great Outdoors.” The campaign kickoff tour will tour Mason, Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties and give Scripps the opportunity [...]

By Dan Scripps | Posted in News | Comments (0)

Blueprint for the Future of Michigan: Dan Scripps Intro @ WSCC Debate

March 13, 2008 – 12:33 pm

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