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 …
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, [...]
Michigan small business not happy with legislature
August 4, 2006 – 10:48 am
The Small Business Administration of Michigan recently released their “Small Business Barometer” for the second quarter of 2006 (details available at http://www.sbam.org/news.php?id=310) showing that Michigan small business owners are frustrated and displeased with the performance of the state legislature. Just 14% of small business owners give the Republican-controlled legislature positive marks, compared with the 45% [...]
Michigan’s Single Business Tax
March 10, 2006 – 12:06 pm
The debate over Michigan’s Single Business Tax (SBT) is one of the hottest in the state right now, with Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson leading a petition drive to eliminate the SBT in 2007. Yesterday, the State House Tax Policy Committee approved a bill that would do the same thing. Many of the issues [...]
Yes, Michigan!
February 19, 2006 – 12:29 pm
Last week, Governor Granholm announced that she was directing $7.5 million from the 21st Century Jobs Fund to promote Michigan tourism in new markets. This additional spending – especially in the Milwaukee media market – has the potential to bring additional visitors across Lake Michigan on the S.S. Badger, and bring additional tourist dollars into [...]
Looking Forward
November 3, 2005 – 2:14 pm
A big part of what defines us as progressives is the fact that we’re constantly looking forward. My candidacy is no different – I’m looking forward to a cleaner environment, looking forward to a growing regional economy and looking forward to stronger local communities. There’s a lot we can do to act on our vision [...]
