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February 21, 2012

COVER STORY: Bill Milliken @ 90
No better time than the former governor’s 90th birthday to swap a few stories and reflect on what this gentleman and his political career mean to Michigan. Read



Comfortable with Politics
by Carol Cain
Desire, hard work and political skill have propelled Dan Loepp from legislative staffer to successful leader of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Read


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Maximizing Region’s Global Trade and Jobs
by Rick Haglund
David Hollister champions integrating Michigan and Canadian transportation infrastructure. Read

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Michigan Always Comes Up Short in Federal Budget – So Get Over It!
by Sarah Kellogg
Despite above average congressional clout, Michigan always ends up middle of the pack in per capita share of federal spending. Here’s why. Read

Book It: ‘Forgotten’ War of 1812 Returns
by Bill Castanier
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. Read

Winning The Day: Don’t Gamble on Winning Trust
by McCarthy Blanchard
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. Read

Griffin Policy Forum.
Four Michigan political campaign veterans will participate in the 2012 Spring Griffin Policy Forum on April 2 at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant. They’ll analyze the November elections, make predictions and discuss possible outcomes. View Full Calendar

Under Other Domes: February 2012
Ohio coalition wants independent panel to draw up future congressional and legislative districts … Florida Supreme Court finds corruption in Broward County School Board over charter school issues … Minnesota regulator needs more staff to oversee lobbyists and campaign spending … and more. Read