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The rise of fear in America

After my Friday morning Toastmasters meeting, I was speaking to a man who attended as a guest. He was in his 60s and seemed reticent during much of the meeting.

By Robin Riddell | Apr 25, 2022

Opinion

Op-ed: Complacency and apathy

The definition of “complacency” is “Satisfied with the current situation and unconcerned with changing it, often to the point of smugness.” There seems to be a lot of smugness on the Left.

By Gary Lotterman | Mar 29, 2022

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Letter to the editor: The power of peaceful non-compliance

By Julia Campbell | Jan 25, 2022

No matter how the media, petty politicians, or power-drunk bureaucrats frame it, no mandate on the federal or state level undergoes the legislative process: it is not scrutinized by legislators, our direct representatives in government; it is not debated openly and there is no opportunity for concession and compromise.

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Whitmer continues to draw criticism for her handling of the coronavirus pandemic in Michigan

By Caleb Lombardo | Feb 4, 2021

Receiving criticism of her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the way that she wields power in Michigan is nothing new for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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Whitmer's COVID-19 restrictions put ordinary Michiganders at risk of fines and imprisonment

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 4, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to institute rules that severely limit well-meaning, law-abiding citizens in an unfair and arbitrary way, according to commentary from Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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Free to Choose Network Founder said a Biden win would be 'not good for this country'

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 22, 2020

Bob Chitester, founder of the Free to Choose Network, is "not optimistic" about the future.

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Michigan Republican Party leading charge into general election: 'We will not back down'

By Michael Pineda | Sep 24, 2020

If those who vandalized the Michigan State GOP headquarters were seeking to lower the morale of party members or take away momentum heading into the home stretch of the general election, they made a miscalculation.

Opinion

COVID-19 recession report: Michigan has declining cash reserves

By Tamara Browning | Sep 10, 2020

Michigan policymakers should find a mix of solutions to maintain long-term “structural balance” in future budgets, according to a report that outlines how the state’s COVID-19-affected cash position indicates fiscal health.

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Michigan residents, Farm Bureau ask Gov. Whitmer to lift purchase restrictions plants and flowers

By April Bamburg | Apr 20, 2020

Michigan is serious about companies complying with the stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and the state is beginning to limit what stores can sell, according to a WILX 10 report.

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Gov. Whitmer's recent budget proposal is controversial

By Terry Davis | Mar 3, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently released her proposed $61.9 billion state budget for Michigan.

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OPINION: Governor should reverse her irresponsible funding transfers

By State Sen. Michael D. MacDonald (R-Macomb Township) | 5 years ago

Earlier this year, I was proud to help deliver a responsible and balanced budget on time that increased investments in our roads, children and communities while helping build a brighter future in Macomb County — without raising taxes.