(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, [...]
Category Archives: Economy
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Yes, Michigan! Promoting Michigan Tourism to Grow Our Economy
August 28, 2008 – 2:13 pm
(Part 3 in an 11-week economic plan to get Michigan moving again and get our people back to work) Over the last two weeks we’ve focused on the importance of fundamentals and promoting Michigan’s competitive advantages to get Michigan moving again. This week I’m highlighting the need for greater investment in tourism promotion as a [...]
What's Next: Building on Michigan's Competitive Advantages to Create Jobs Now
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 [...]
X's and O's: The importance of economic fundamentals
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 [...]
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, [...]
Scripps: Workers Win as Minimum Wage Increases to $7.40
July 1, 2008 – 5:03 pm
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 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 [...]
