Entries from February 2012

The Kiss-Your-Sister Primary?

February 23rd, 2012 · 4 Comments

Both primary candidates could claim victory under state GOP’s way to allocate delegates.

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Tags: Weekly Update

A Campus Deeply Engaged in Community

February 23rd, 2012 · 3 Comments

Former state human services director helping university students make a local difference.

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Tags: Jack Lessenberry

China Relationships Produce Jobs

February 23rd, 2012 · 46 Comments

Michigan looks on $4.3 billion China-Iowa deal with thoughts of what could have been.

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Tags: Tom Watkins

Bill Milliken @ 90

February 21st, 2012 · No Comments

William G. Milliken turns 90 on March 26. While getting out the cake and candles, it’s a good time to swap a few stories and reflect on what the state’s longest serving governor means to Michigan.

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Tags: Features

‘Forgotten’ War of 1812

February 21st, 2012 · 1 Comment

Commemoration of the war’s bicentennial includes republication of The War of 1812 In the Old Northwest, the seminal book on the conflict. Written in 1958 by an MSU professor, it details the Michigan Territory’s key role and examines the underlying issues.

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Tags: Bookit

Maximizing Region’s Global Trade and Jobs

February 21st, 2012 · 1 Comment

David Hollister champions integrating Michigan and Canadian transportation infrastructure.

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Tags: Canada Michigan

Michigan Always Comes Up Short in Federal Budget – So Get Over It!

February 21st, 2012 · 1 Comment

Despite above average congressional clout, Michigan always ends up middle of the pack in per capita share of federal spending. Here’s why.

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Tags: DC

Comfortable with Politics

February 21st, 2012 · 16 Comments

Desire, hard work and political skill have propelled Dan Loepp from legislative staffer to successful leader of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

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Tags: Profiles

Don’t Gamble on Winning Trust

February 20th, 2012 · 4 Comments

Backers of a proposed casino in downtown Lansing appeared to be betting that the lure of gaming revenue and jobs would blind the public to the sketchy details of their plans.

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Tags: Winning The Day

Catch-and-Release Crime Fighting

February 20th, 2012 · 1 Comment

Although prisons are a financial drain, the alternative is far more expensive to Michigan’s future.

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Tags: Johnson

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