Yesterday, I had the chance to speak at the Energy Summit put on by the Michigan Laborers District Council about the job opportunities in Michigan’s emerging clean energy economy. While there is no question that this devastating recession has hit Michigan’s working families hard, there is solid evidence that our efforts to make Michigan a [...]
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Make your voice heard!
August 3, 2010 – 7:00 am
Here in Northwest Michigan, we have a unique appreciation for our fundamental right to vote. Our residents often turn out for elections in numbers that rank among the highest in the state. With Michigan’s Primary Election today, let’s make sure we continue that tradition! Today’s election – where Michigan voters will choose nominees for State Representative [...]
Standing up for Michigan workers
July 27, 2010 – 8:44 pm
It’s no secret we’re facing some tough challenges in Michigan. Michigan’s unemployment rate of 13.2% remains among the worst in the nation, representing 681,000 Michigan workers who have seen their jobs disappear, their lives upended, and the American dream slipping away.
Buy Michigan First!
May 16, 2010 – 3:52 pm
Earlier this month, I launched a new website to provide a forum for Michigan residents looking to Buy Michigan First! The website encourages residents to support Michigan’s small businesses, protect and create local jobs and revitalize our economy by purchasing Michigan-made products and …
Some green news on Earth Day: Deutsche Bank highlights green jobs success
April 22, 2010 – 10:22 pm
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, an OpEd in today’s Detroit News suggests that Michigan has much to gain in the emerging green economy. Kevin Parker, the global head of Deutsche Bank’s asset management division, highlights the connection between protecting our environment and creating the clean energy jobs of the future. Where [...]
Coming up February 1st
January 29, 2010 – 8:21 pm
Dear Friends, Just a reminder that you are all invited to join me this coming Monday, February 1st at my monthly coffee hours. As a service to my constituents, I hold these public office hours in each of the four counties that I represent so that I can update you on the things going on [...]
Town halls scheduled for October
October 4, 2009 – 4:16 pm
Dear Friends, Please join me for two town hall meetings that I will be hosting next week: The first will take place on Monday, October 5th at the Manistee City Hall @ 6:30PM, and will focus on foreclosure prevention, helpful assistance programs and managing personal finance. Joining me at this town hall will be special [...]
Come join me for my October coffee hours!
October 2, 2009 – 8:01 pm
Dear Friends, Just a reminder that you are all invited to come join me this coming Monday, October 5th at my monthly coffee hours. As a service to my constituents, I hold these public office hours in each of the four counties that I represent in an attempt to update you on the things going [...]
Coho Parade and September Coffee Hours
August 20, 2009 – 1:50 pm
Dear Friends, I want to remind everyone that I will be marching in Honor’s National Coho Festival parade this Saturday, and that you are welcome to join along. I will be meeting on Riverside Dr, just off of US-31 in Honor at 1:30, to march in the parade that kicks off at 2PM… please email [...]
Summer 2009 Parade Season
July 17, 2009 – 11:13 am
Dear Friends, We are already off to a strong start for the Summer 2009 parade season. We have marched in the Manistee and Ludington Fourth of July parades, and the Bear Lake Days parade with a strong presence. I want to give a special thank you to those of you who came out and helped [...]
