Fred Headen has been in the news lately, for reasons that do not necessarily burnish Michigan’s image. As director of the Department of Treasury’s Bureau of Local Government Services, Headen has played a regular role in reviewing the finances of Michigan’s most troubled cities. He’s served on local finance review teams and helped oversee how […]
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Attempt to link teachers to Detroit-Windsor bridge earns flagrant foul from Truth Squad
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: “So why” Who: People Should Decide, pro-Proposal 6 ballot committee What: Mailer Truth Squad call: Flagrant foul As reported previously at Truth Squad, “The People Should Decide is a ballot question committee funded, according to available campaign finance statements, almost entirely from interests linked to Ambassador Bridge owner Manuel Moroun and […]
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'Steel' ad on Proposal 6 gets technical foul from Truth Squad
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: “Steel man” Who: The People Should Decide, pro-Prop 6 ballot committee What: TV/Web ad Truth Squad call: Technical foul As reported previously at Truth Squad, “The People Should Decide is a ballot question committee funded, according to available campaign finance statements, almost entirely from interests linked to Ambassador Bridge owner Manuel […]
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Both sides dinged by Truth Squad in House race involving Speaker Bolger
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: House District 63 — Jase Bolger vs. Bill Farmer Who: Committee to Elect Bill Farmer (http://reformourhouse.com/), Michigan Democratic Party (bolgergate.com), Committee to Elect Jase Bolger (www.electbolger.com) What: Websites Truth Squad calls: Foul, Technical foul This Truth Squad report covers numerous campaign materials from both sides in the race for the seat […]
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Fouls called on both sides in 71st House District by Truth Squad
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: “Generations” and “Theresa Abed” Who: Citizens to Elect Deb Shaughnessy State Representative, Michigan Democratic Party What: Radio ad (Shaughnessy), mailer (Abed) Truth Squad calls: Foul on Shaughnessy, Foul on Democrats/Abed. Shaughnessy ad Questionable statement: “Her opponent, Theresa Abed, voted for lifetime healthcare for county politicians, like herself.” Democrat Theresa Abed is […]
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Anti-Prop 2 ads get 'no foul' ruling from Truth Squad
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: “Michigan kids don’t need teacher strikes” and “School safety” Who: Citizens Protecting Michigan’s Constitution, anti-ballot proposal group, and Protecting Michigan Taxpayers, an anti-Prop 2 group What: TV ads Truth Squad call: No foul. Proposal 2 would “grant public and private employees the constitutional right to organize and bargain collectively through labor […]
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Truth Squad: Technical foul on pro-home health care claim
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: “Monette,” “Gene” and “Proposal” Who: Citizens for Affordable Quality Home Care What: “Monette,” TV/Internet ad; “Gene,” TV/Internet ad; “Proposal,” a mailer from Home Care First, Inc. Truth Squad call: Technical foul Few proposals on 2012’s crowded ballot require as much background knowledge, for a fully informed vote, as Proposal 4, which […]
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Truth Squad: Anti-Prop 3 ad earns technical fouls on cost claim, wind turbine longevity
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: “Place” – TV ad, “$12 Billion” – mailer Who: CARE, anti-Proposal 3 group What: TV ad and mailer Truth Squad call: Technical fouls Questionable statements: “Make no mistake — Michigan families will pay the $12 billion price tag for this energy experiment.” (TV ad) “Proposal 3 will cost Michigan $12 billion […]
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Truth Squad: Pro-Proposal 3 ad gets technical foul for jobs language
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS — “Forward” Who: Michigan Energy, Michigan Jobs — Pro-Proposal 3 group What: TV ad Truth Squad call: Technical foul Questionable statement: “Michigan is falling behind in the clean energy race. Thirty other states have already passed measures similar to Proposal 3.” The forward ad cites a July 6, 2012, Crain’s Detroit […]
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Truth Squad says 'no foul' on Stabenow ad touting auto votes
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: “Companies like Mine” Who: Stabenow for Senate What: TV and Web ad Truth Squad call: No foul Questionable statement: “At American Expedition Vehicles we have over 500 employees and their jobs are in jeopardy due to counterfeit parts coming out of China.” American Expedition Vehicles is a Livonia-based company that […]