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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
On to November
August 6, 2008 – 11:28 am
With yesterday’s primary now behind us, we can focus our sights and our efforts on the November election. Yesterday’s results show that local voters are hungry for change. The fact is however, that at a time when voters are calling out for common sense leadership on the challenges facing Michigan and an end to the [...]
A View From the Doorstep
August 1, 2008 – 4:32 pm
Dear Friends and Supporters, With just 95 days until November 4, I wanted to share some of the stories I’m hearing from local residents as I go door-to-door throughout our communities. I love going door-to-door, meeting people at their homes, hearing their stories and listening to their concerns. The response I get is incredible, and [...]
Help us get Michigan moving again!
July 18, 2008 – 12:02 pm
Dear Friends and Supporters, We need to get Northwest Michigan moving again and this is the year to do it. With your help we can bring job growth, improve our schools and protect our great outdoors. As we near the end of the primary race, now is the time to show just how much support [...]
Change Versus More of the Same
June 20, 2008 – 3:31 pm
A recent poll out by the Midwest Democracy Network shows that just 11% of Michigan residents feel that the legislature is on the right track, though a majority feel they have faith in the future as long as the right change comes along. This follows the candidate forum Wednesday night when one of my Republican [...]
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum
June 19, 2008 – 9:22 am
Last night I had the pleasure of taking part in a Candidate Forum held by the Manistee County League of Women Voters at the Manistee High School. I was joined by my four Republican opponents in a 3-minute question and answer format focusing on issues relevant to Michigan, and specifically the citizens of the 101st [...]
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 [...]
