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23 participate in Conversation
June 15, 2009 – 10:55 am
CASSOPOLIS - Twenty-three Cass County leaders took part Wednesday evening in a two-hour "Community Conversation" designed to make their voices heard by legislators at Michigan's Defining Moment, or MDM.
Sponsored by The Center for Michigan to develop a "common ground agenda for Michigan's transformation," participants heard that the state faces enormous challenges demanding far-reaching solutions and [...]
Hey Michigan, can we talk?
June 15, 2009 – 10:44 am
Thursday morning in Pleasant Ridge I attended the latest in a series of conversations being conducted around the state by the Center for Michigan, the “think and do tank” established by Ann Arbor business leader/philanthropist Phil Power to build consensus on the state’s future.
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State budgets: Times are tough all over
June 15, 2009 – 10:42 am
The nonpartisan Center for Michigan has identified about $1.5 billion in savings. But much of that relies on slashing prison costs, and we've seen the hysteria that's ensued with the governor's very limited cuts to date. Senate Republicans are aggressively looking at a host of government efficiencies, but many of these won't pay out in [...]
Guest Column: 21st century employers want mass transit
June 3, 2009 – 4:15 pm
The following is an editorial written by State Representative Marie Donigan (D-Royal Oak) and State Senator Tupac Hunter (D-Detroit). If you have questions about this commentary, please contact Rep. Donigan by e-mail at MarieDonigan@house.mi.gov or Sen. Hunter by e-mail at TupacHunter@senate.mi.gov. .
It is no secret that Southeast Michigan needs a better public transportation system. Dozens [...]
