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On August 29 the Sierra Club of Michigan announced their list of endorsed state senate and representative candidates. The names on the list received the endorsement for having, “demonstrated strong leadership in promoting clean air, clean water and cleaner energy for a healthier Michigan.” The Sierra Club based their choices on each candidate’s environmental history, […]
For-Profit Charter School Authorizers Want To Self-Regulate: You Can Smell The Fear
Friday , 29, August 2014 Section 16 Leave a commentAddicts are a sad tragic reality of our society. They get used to using and want more, and want more, until they are caught for making a mess of themselves, their families, and their lives. The addict who insists they can stop using and turn their lives around on their own aren’t only lying to […]
Mark Schauer leading Rick Snyder In The Polls Is No Surprise
Thursday , 28, August 2014 Candidates, Nerd Problems Leave a commentThe Detroit Free Press released the results of a new EPIC-MRA poll showing our next governor, Mark Schauer, leads Rick Snyder 45% to 43%. This wonderful news is no surprise to anyone paying attention because we know why people are ready to dump the gov and elect someone who will work for the people of […]
Meet The Candidates State House District 101: Tom Stobie
Monday , 25, August 2014 Candidates Leave a commentThe 101st Michigan house district includes the counties of Benzie, Ludington, Manistee, amd Mason. The next person to represent that district will be Tom Stobie. He lives in Benzie County and was the Superintendent of Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools. Stobie served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. When he returned from Southeast Asia he taught […]
Check out Jerry Cannon’s new campaign ad. Very nicely done.
The Nerd Wants You To Buy Propane Now: Is It November Already?
Tuesday , 19, August 2014 Nerd Problems Leave a commentGovernor Snyder encouraged people using propane to heat their homes that if they had not filled up their propane tanks for fall yet, now was the time to get it done before the heating season arrived. Last winter with the bitter cold in Northern Michigan many people used more propane for heating their homes than […]
Convicted Felon and Cranking Aficionado Jordan Haskins Goes Full Perot “I’m Back In!”
Wednesday , 13, August 2014 Candidates Leave a commentWhile Up North Progressive took a break and enjoyed picking blueberries, a fun outcome of last week’s primary election nearly slipped by undetected. Probably because the 95th state house district is just a little south of what’s considered, “up north.” Jordan Haskins, who in late June stopped campaigning when his felony convictions became public knowledge […]
Michigan State Legislature Undermines Will Of The People Again Over Wolf Hunt Vote
Wednesday , 13, August 2014 Environment Leave a commentToday another vote in the ongoing struggle to protect Michigan wolves from hunting is expected to take place in the Michigan Senate. Despite two voter referendums to put a stop to wolf hunting being approved for the November ballot. Republicans in Michigan have a tough time allowing the citizens of this state to determine what […]
Have you seen Rick Snyder’s campaign bus? Has anyone seen Rick Snyder’s campaign bus? Rick Snyder used a bus in 2010 when he first campaigned for governor of Michigan. Four years ago when he was running for office his bus could be seen all over the state making stop after stop to press flesh and […]