This morning the Traverse City Record-Eagle endorsed our campaign for State Representative. The endorsement highlighted our strong positive message on Jobs, Schools and the Great Outdoors, including working to close the loopholes in the Great Lakes Compact and efforts to make school funding more equitable. Importantly, the Record-Eagle also took my opponent to task for [...]
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Muskegon Chronicle endorses Dan Scripps
October 24, 2008 – 1:14 pm
The Muskegon Chronicle today became the third newspaper to endorse our campaign for State Representative saying, “We like what we see in Democratic newcomer Dan Scripps, who wins our endorsement this time out.” The newspaper went on to write, “Scripps is an outdoorsman, who impressed our editorial board with his commitment to the Great Lakes [...]
First, do no harm: ending the political delays that harm Michigan's economic outlook
October 23, 2008 – 7:32 pm
(Part 11 in an 11-week economic plan to get Michigan moving again and get our people back to work) With all the challenges facing Michigan’s economy, the first thing the legislature needs to do is to make sure it’s not making a difficult situation even worse. Michigan citizens deserve a state legislature that is willing [...]
Ludington Daily News endorses Scripps for State House
October 23, 2008 – 1:24 pm
The Ludington Daily News today became the second district newspaper to endorse our campaign for State Representative citing the fact that we have run a “clean, comprehensive, and positive campaign.” The newspaper also made their case that I would be more effective in the legislature on behalf of the citizens in this district, stating “there [...]
Hate has no place in our politics
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 [...]
Manistee News Advocate endorses Dan Scripps
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 [...]
Big Picture for Small Business
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 [...]
Common-Sense Regulation
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 [...]
A Competitive and Predictable Business Tax Climate
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 [...]
Who will protect the Great Lakes?
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 [...]
