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Michigan man shoots 84-year-old pro-life volunteer collecting signatures against Prop 3

Last post by Mega Hertz « Fri May 26, 2023 7:16 pm
Replies: 74
by bmw » Sat Oct 01, 2022 11:24 am
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So here's the story as I understand it: an 84-year-old woman was out collecting signatures for some kind of anti-Prop 3 petition, and she shows up...
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Fri May 26, 2023 7:16 pm
Governor Whitmer signs gun violence bills

Last post by km1125 « Wed May 24, 2023 8:19 am
Replies: 15
by Taco » Mon May 22, 2023 2:38 pm
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I'm glad we have a governor who actually cares about such things as gun violence. It's definitely a step in the right direction and she has shown...
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Last post by km1125
Wed May 24, 2023 8:19 am
Nessel Tries an new strategy to stop line 5.

Last post by TC Talks « Sun May 21, 2023 9:38 am
Replies: 34
by audiophile » Thu May 18, 2023 8:53 am
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This woman should have been fired for contributing to breaking Sanford dam by suing to keep the lake levels high for the freshwater mussels.

Now...
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Last post by TC Talks
Sun May 21, 2023 9:38 am
Michigan poised to ban employers from firing workers for having abortions

Last post by TC Talks « Sat May 20, 2023 5:00 pm
Replies: 33
by Graham Wellington » Fri May 12, 2023 12:10 pm
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From the article:

“This bill will make sure that women cannot be fired or retaliated against based on their reproductive health decisions,” said...
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Last post by TC Talks
Sat May 20, 2023 5:00 pm
Michigan’s new roads plan: More money for big counties (that vote Democratic)

Last post by Rate This « Wed May 17, 2023 11:03 pm
Replies: 24
by audiophile » Wed May 17, 2023 10:10 am
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No one is suggesting all counties should be equal, but this seems like a disproportionate allocation.
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Last post by Rate This
Wed May 17, 2023 11:03 pm
Odawa tribe in West Michigan continues fight for federal recognition

Last post by Matt « Wed May 17, 2023 10:38 pm
Replies: 14
by Graham Wellington » Tue May 09, 2023 12:02 pm

Translation: We want to open a casino

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Last post by Matt
Wed May 17, 2023 10:38 pm
Hunter's Laptop, Russia Russia Russia, Hillary's Emails

Last post by MasterB « Wed May 17, 2023 12:31 am
Replies: 5
by FakeAndyStuart » Sun May 14, 2023 8:12 am

Politics isn't about polices and governing anymore. It's about own the libs and stop the Nazi take over - culture wars that ultimately demean the...

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Last post by MasterB
Wed May 17, 2023 12:31 am
The ACLU is against this bill. I'll be on my 2 meter or HF radio if you need me...

Last post by kager « Fri May 12, 2023 1:55 pm
Replies: 47
by audiophile » Fri May 05, 2023 8:55 am
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On one hand most of my driving is the middle of nowhere and I never do anything unless the road is completely clear. Also have a 100% perfect driving...
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Last post by kager
Fri May 12, 2023 1:55 pm
Nessel unsure about alcohol sales at Spartan games

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Thu May 04, 2023 4:15 pm
Replies: 8
by Graham Wellington » Tue Apr 25, 2023 11:33 am

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Thu May 04, 2023 4:15 pm
Mi GOP House Speaker Guilty for bribery

Last post by Rate This « Mon May 01, 2023 8:26 am
Replies: 11
by TC Talks » Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:57 pm

More from the legislative swamp... If I recall, Audiophile was a fan of this guy.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — The former head of a Michigan...

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Last post by Rate This
Mon May 01, 2023 8:26 am
How To Pass A Background Check If You Want A Gun

Last post by km1125 « Fri Apr 28, 2023 5:04 pm
Replies: 24
by Bryce » Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:26 am
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Brandon Isaiah Lloyd, 33, is named in a criminal complaint that was unsealed Friday, April 21. He is accused of felon in possession of a firearm....
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Last post by km1125
Fri Apr 28, 2023 5:04 pm
Ottawa County: The Shitshow

Last post by TC Talks « Tue Apr 25, 2023 2:02 pm
Replies: 11
by TC Talks » Sat Apr 22, 2023 5:33 pm

Very indepth feature story in the Washington Post today about Ottawa County. The have an HVAC contractor running the heath department? Evangelical...

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Last post by TC Talks
Tue Apr 25, 2023 2:02 pm
Jim Fouts ineligible to seek 5th term as Warren mayor

Last post by Graham Wellington « Mon Apr 24, 2023 4:52 pm
Replies: 7
by Graham Wellington » Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:37 pm

Read the article if you want. But the bigger story - there is no way this guy isn't a corpse being propped up and manipulated. Every picture I see of...

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Last post by Graham Wellington
Mon Apr 24, 2023 4:52 pm
Feud between Karamo and DePerno loyalists leads to cat fight at a Clare bar

Last post by Deleted User 15835 « Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:14 am
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by MWmetalhead » Sat Apr 22, 2023 7:14 pm

This is some crazy shit:

Karamo, DePerno and their respective loyalists deserve one another.

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Last post by Deleted User 15835
Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:14 am
The Murder of Jude Walton

Last post by paul8539 « Sat Apr 22, 2023 3:59 am
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by lidoshuffle » Mon Apr 17, 2023 4:54 pm

The horror, panic and despair this woman must have endured before she was brutally murdered after being raped, I cannot imagine as she was hoping...

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Last post by paul8539
Sat Apr 22, 2023 3:59 am
Whitmer repeals right-to-work, reinstates prevailing wage in Michigan

Last post by thatonedude « Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:29 pm
Replies: 88
by Taco » Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:03 pm
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Even as a Whitmer supporter, I feel it is a mistake not letting workers decide for themselves if they want to join a union or not. Do we really need...
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Last post by thatonedude
Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:29 pm
Whitmer signs Michigan gun violence prevention bills

Last post by Deleted User 15999 « Wed Apr 19, 2023 9:12 am
Replies: 48
by Taco » Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:33 pm
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This is a big win for Michiganians!
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Last post by Deleted User 15999
Wed Apr 19, 2023 9:12 am
Whitmer defends her authoritarian impulse to ban gardening supplies

Last post by Rate This « Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:29 pm
Replies: 13
by audiophile » Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:59 am

This woman is such a liar, she said in the above video clip it was February and no gardening supplies were needed; but the EO was issued on March...

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Last post by Rate This
Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:29 pm
Graduate Students go on strike

Last post by Matt « Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:29 pm
Replies: 16
by Round Six » Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:15 pm
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Not sure where to start this thread. Maybe it belongs in Chatterbox.

So just what is a graduate student?
What do they do? Are these folks that...
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Last post by Matt
Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:29 pm
Fighting Racism and Sexism

Last post by paul8539 « Sat Apr 15, 2023 4:46 am
Replies: 8
by Graham Wellington » Thu Apr 06, 2023 5:15 pm

Major props to Sen. Hillary Scholten. She is fighting to make sure she has a diverse staff by excluding white males from consideration for an open...

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Last post by paul8539
Sat Apr 15, 2023 4:46 am
A great day in Michigan

Last post by Round Six « Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:16 pm
Replies: 49
by Graham Wellington » Wed Apr 05, 2023 3:39 pm
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Thank you to Governor Whitmer and all who fought tirelessly to get rid of the 1931 abortion ban. Today, our right to kill children has never been...
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Last post by Round Six
Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:16 pm
Segregationists In Allendale

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Tue Apr 04, 2023 7:06 am
Replies: 31
by Bryce » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:12 am
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Much is made about the importance of diversity on college campuses. According to admissions departments, it is vital in providing a well rounded...
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Tue Apr 04, 2023 7:06 am
The next Presidential election will go democrat

Last post by Deleted User 15835 « Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:12 am
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by TC Talks » Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:31 pm

In Michigan, the GOP has imploded. How can they possibly organize to elect a Red Senator or GOP President?

We are a key state for the GOP...

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Last post by Deleted User 15835
Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:12 am
Dumbocrats Vote to Eliminate School Grades

Last post by audiophile « Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:13 pm
Replies: 11
by audiophile » Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:11 am

I think the A-F grading system makes it easier to see a student's progress, so I think it also helpful to have schools graded this way which the bill...

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Last post by audiophile
Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:13 pm
Michigan Republican Party gives up

Last post by km1125 « Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:04 am
Replies: 17
by Matt » Sat Feb 18, 2023 7:16 pm
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What a disgrace - a major loser, most likely Karamo is going to lead the party into the next cycle...
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Last post by km1125
Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:04 am
The Quality Guru Perry Johnson Running For President in 2024

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:49 am
Replies: 8
by MasterB » Sun Mar 05, 2023 12:50 am

Who wasn't very good at being The Quality Guru when running for Governor as he was DQ from the Michigan primary Perry Johnson has no chance of...

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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:49 am
Lawmakers eye Michigan gun reforms

Last post by Bryce « Sat Mar 11, 2023 3:45 pm
Replies: 18
by TC Talks » Mon Mar 06, 2023 3:52 pm
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Just a wonderful benefit of democrats in charge; sensible gun control.

Lawmakers eye Michigan gun reforms

It seems like a simple question: How...
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Last post by Bryce
Sat Mar 11, 2023 3:45 pm
CPS Fails Yet Again

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:43 am
Replies: 30
by Graham Wellington » Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:51 pm
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Absolutely horrible story, and another sickening failure by Child Protective Services. But because it's government, their incompetence and outright...
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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:43 am
Does Michigan deserve the toxic waste from OHIO??

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:38 am
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by km1125 » Sun Feb 26, 2023 2:15 pm

Looks like we were the intended dumping ground for a lot of the mess from the Ohio train derailment!

The shipments, originally announced by Ohio...

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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:38 am
Not allowed to carry at MSU

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:37 am
Replies: 38
by Round Six » Fri Feb 17, 2023 11:08 am
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I may of mentioned before. Every Thursday morning we have a safety meeting. While waiting for the bosses to put on the show, we sit around and...
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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:37 am
Second Chances?

Last post by paul8539 « Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:30 am
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by Bryce » Tue Jan 24, 2023 12:10 pm
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WARREN, Mich. – A man who was out on bond for a previous intoxicated driving incident ran a red light while drunk and killed an innocent driver in...
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Last post by paul8539
Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:30 am
The proposed Ford JV battery plant in Marshall should not receive any state tax credits or incentives

Last post by Graham Wellington « Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:15 am
Replies: 17
by MWmetalhead » Fri Feb 24, 2023 11:09 am
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Aside from the poor average proposed wages, heavy industrial plants such as the one proposed represent potential environmental hazards. I don't know...
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Last post by Graham Wellington
Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:15 am
Whitmer announces Tax Cut

Last post by Taco « Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:21 pm
Replies: 52
by TC Talks » Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:26 pm
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Adding pre-school is the biggest move, given the state of day care in the state. Pre-school will dramatically improve cognitive development and...
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Last post by Taco
Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:21 pm
Michigan Republican leaders could be charged

Last post by Mega Hertz « Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:47 pm
Replies: 16
by TC Talks » Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:38 am
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The illegal effort to cancel a valid election has come to Michigan. Much of the Republican party leadership in Michigan tried to take over the...
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:47 pm
Justice Bolden makes very controversial hire

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Jan 08, 2023 12:18 pm
Replies: 11
by MWmetalhead » Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:59 am

Even Justice Bernstein is rebuking her, which is most interesting since I believe they may have campaigned together (I saw plenty Bernstein and...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Jan 08, 2023 12:18 pm
Time for Gun Control in Michigan

Last post by paul8539 « Fri Jan 06, 2023 6:27 am
Replies: 34
by TC Talks » Wed Nov 09, 2022 5:11 pm
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Sorry for the clickbait, it was just too tempting.

Now that the Democrats control all three, stronger background checks would be a nice start.

What...
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Last post by paul8539
Fri Jan 06, 2023 6:27 am
Future of GOP leadership in Michigan

Last post by paul8539 « Fri Jan 06, 2023 6:26 am
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by MWmetalhead » Wed Nov 09, 2022 7:41 pm
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When will the hillbilly from Milford be given a swift kick in the ass out the door? Meshawn Maddock has been a total disaster.

Personally, I...
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Last post by paul8539
Fri Jan 06, 2023 6:26 am
Michigan Legislature 2023

Last post by paul8539 « Fri Jan 06, 2023 6:24 am
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by TC Talks » Mon Dec 26, 2022 7:04 am
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With new leadership on both sides of the rotunda in Lansing, it's a Christmas miracle how the Republicans have seen the light and want to Work across...
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Last post by paul8539
Fri Jan 06, 2023 6:24 am
Debbie Stabenow will not seek another term

Last post by paul8539 « Fri Jan 06, 2023 6:19 am
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by TC Talks » Thu Jan 05, 2023 3:46 pm

She has served the Manufacturing and Agriculture industries quite well in our state, often by working across the isle. I hope we find a worthy...

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Last post by paul8539
Fri Jan 06, 2023 6:19 am
Ronald McDonald bows out

Last post by Graham Wellington « Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:24 am

by Graham Wellington » Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:24 am

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Last post by Graham Wellington
Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:24 am
‘I don't want to run for president,' Whitmer shuts down White House run

Last post by paul8539 « Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:43 am
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by Taco » Sat Nov 19, 2022 10:06 am
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I would absolutely love a Whitmer presidency after her term on governorship!
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Last post by paul8539
Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:43 am
Another Wayne County judge proves to be a piece of shit

Last post by paul8539 « Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:33 am
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by MWmetalhead » Fri Nov 25, 2022 6:14 am

Wow. Just wow. These losers cannot be removed from the bench fast enough.

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Last post by paul8539
Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:33 am
Coleman Young Statue in the U.S. Capitol

Last post by TC Talks « Sat Dec 10, 2022 8:04 am
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by Bobbert » Wed Dec 07, 2022 5:21 pm

I can understand naming a bunch of things after Coleman Young in Detroit. But having him represent the state of Michigan in the U.S. Capitol boggles...

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Last post by TC Talks
Sat Dec 10, 2022 8:04 am
Michigan's new speakers

Last post by A1B1C1D1 « Wed Nov 23, 2022 6:25 pm
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by TC Talks » Fri Nov 11, 2022 1:11 pm

Detroit's Joe Tate for the House
Grand Rapids' Winnie Brinks for the Senate
Neither are combative or come with a history of corruption.
Democratic...

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Last post by A1B1C1D1
Wed Nov 23, 2022 6:25 pm
Election results cause turmoil within Michigan GOP

Last post by teetoppz28 « Wed Nov 23, 2022 9:56 am
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by Taco » Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:04 pm

GOP Blames Dixon

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Last post by teetoppz28
Wed Nov 23, 2022 9:56 am
Dave LewAllen - what an idiot.

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sat Nov 19, 2022 11:13 pm
Replies: 15
by km1125 » Tue Nov 08, 2022 3:20 pm
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While doing a report on the Oakland County transportation proposal, Dave says If the proposal passes, it will generate 61 million dollars in the...
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Sat Nov 19, 2022 11:13 pm
University of Michigan to invest $300M in socially responsible companies

Last post by Graham Wellington « Thu Nov 17, 2022 10:02 pm
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by Graham Wellington » Thu Nov 17, 2022 12:41 pm

Seems if a college has so much short term working capital on hand that they can invest 300 million, they should instead invest in lowering tuition or...

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Last post by Graham Wellington
Thu Nov 17, 2022 10:02 pm
Better lucky than good

Last post by MasterB « Fri Nov 11, 2022 12:20 am
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by Bobbert » Wed Nov 09, 2022 9:41 am
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The pot smokers got Gretchen Whitmer elected in 2018, and the abortion lovers got her re-elected in 2022.

That seems like a fair thing to say.
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Last post by MasterB
Fri Nov 11, 2022 12:20 am
Karamo... Just give it up.

Last post by MasterB « Fri Nov 11, 2022 12:00 am
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by teetoppz28 » Wed Nov 09, 2022 9:54 am

She's losing by more than the entire population of Ann Arbor. But, here she goes! :barf

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Last post by MasterB
Fri Nov 11, 2022 12:00 am
Redistricting is a winner

Last post by TC Talks « Thu Nov 10, 2022 7:24 pm

by TC Talks » Thu Nov 10, 2022 7:24 pm

Finally get a citizen led redistricting plan and things get fair quickly...

What happened?

Turnout soared this year to another record and many...

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Thu Nov 10, 2022 7:24 pm

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