Independence Day!
Give thanks for what we have and for those who gave it to us. Happy Fourth!
A Win for Energy Producers
Scio Township grants permit for oil well Click Here for Details
Parades and Fireworks
And other July 4th activities Click Here for Details
Dems Looking At Julian Castro
Despite questionable past the Dems may want to flaunt him Click Here for Story
Personal Property Tax Plan Would Cut Taxes By $500 Million
On Aug. 5, most voters will be focused on the primary elections for candidates. But there is another important issue on the ballot that day. Voters will be asked to approve or reject legislation reforming Michigan’s personal property tax, which businesses pay annually on the value of their equipment. A “yes” vote would eliminate this cost for small businesses and phase it out for manufacturing companies. … more
Insurance 52% to 119% Costlier Under Obamacare
The Manhattan Institute has just released an interactive map comparing on a county-by-county basis the least expensive individual health insurance policies available before and after the federal health care law went into effect. In Michigan, the average rates for many people went up. … more
The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful?
Dinesh D’Souza and Bill Ayers debate on Megyn Kelly’s show Click Here for Video
Jobs Created but Is It Enough?
Job creation looks good but workforce participation still low Click Here for Details
Feds Hiding Immigration Info from Congress
Congressman denied access to facility housing illegal immigrant children Click Here for Story
Another Bad Record Broken
Workforce participation breaks another record Click Here for Details
Texas to Lead Way Against the Feds?
Lawsuit to be filed angains Feds over illegal immigrant flood Click Here for Story
Flight Risks
Elevated risks are causing closer scrutiny at airports Click Here for Details
Losing Control
Ranchers on Border face bribes and threats from Mexican smugglers Click Here for Details