Twenty years ago, on March 15, 1994, Michigan voters approved “Proposal A,” a fundamental overhaul of Michigan’s tax and school finance system. The product of intense legislating in the second half of 1993, the measure was driven by a public demand to “cut-and-cap” local property tax burdens. A related goal was gradually reducing the disparities in school funding across districts. … more

Commentary: Not Pretty – 2013 Legislative Roundup

In contrast to the remarkable string of potentially transformational reforms enacted by the previous Legislature in 2011 and 2012, 2013 offered signs of a political class returning to its “business as usual” ways. … more

No Delays to Obamacare if They Come from The GOP

Obama delays what he wants but threatens veto on House relief for individuals on health insurance Click Here for Story

A Dynasty Shows Need for Term Limits

Gary Wellings, Chief Editor

  Congressman John Dingell decided to retire last week after 59 years of serving the 15^th district. Does that sound like a long time?  It is and while many laud the Congressman for his many years of public service, I do not.  While Congressman Dingell accomplished some positive things in all those decades such as… well I can’t think of anything at the moment, he will mostly be remembered for….Click Here for More

No Surprise

Crimean Elections Chief says 95 of Crmean votes are for Russian annexation Click Here for Details

Obama’s Executive Over Reach

Congressman Tim Walberg’s thoughts on the Executive Branch pushing its limits Click Here for Audio

Putin Has the Upper Hand

  Congressman Rogers says Putin has the advantage in Ukraine Click Here for Details

3 Clues to Hijacking

These things lead to belief in hijacking theory for Missing Malaysian Jet Click Here for Story

Is Missing Plane a Political Statement?

  Pilot’s family moved out before flight Click Here for Details

No US Troops for Afghanistan?

  Karzai says troops not needed Click Here for Story

Will Ukrainians Protest Against Russia with Violence

Ultra-nationalists threaten pipelines Click Here for Details