“Knowledge conquered by labor becomes a possession – a property entirely our own” — Samuel Smiles, 19th century British author. * Education Trust-Midwest advises that parents in many Michigan communities are going to be surprised, and dismayed, at new calculations on how their children’s schools are performing: http://www.edtrust.org/midwest/press-room/press-release/achievement-gaps-lurk-within-some-elite-michigan-schools-state-repo * Ohio has a school of choice […]
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Talk school stuff in Grand Rapids, East Lansing, Brighton
Michiganians in Grand Rapids, East Lansing and Brighton have opportunities in August to discuss K-12 education and reform in as part of the Center or Michigan’s ongoing townhall series on the topic: WHEN: Aug. 15, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Option 1 Credit Union Office, 630 32nd St. SE, Grand Rapids RSVP: Please RSVP […]
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Democrats slug way to fouls in congressional primary, Truth Squad finds
Who: Democratic 3rd Congressional District candidates Steve Pestka and Trevor Thomas What: Television ads, candidate websites and candidate debate Truth Squad call: Technical fouls on Pestka and Thomas Steve Pestka, a former state representative, Kent County commissioner and Kent County circuit judge, is battling Trevor Thomas, a former staffer in ex-Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s administration, to […]
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Mysterious outside group earns foul in Genesee Co. primary from Truth Squad
Who: Michigan Liberty Project, 48th House District Democratic primary What: Mailings of “How Much Cash Is Too Much?” and “What Do You Call Politicians That Promote Public Schools for Your Children But Private Schools for Theirs?” Truth Squad call: Foul The ads take aim at Pam Faris, a candidate for the 48th House District seat […]
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Liss uses bologna, but her factual claims aren't baloney, rules Truth Squad
Who: Lesia Liss for state representative, 28th District What: YouTube video Truth Squad call: No foul Rep. Lesia Liss is facing a challenge in the Democratic primary in House District 28, which covers part of Macomb Township and Warren, and all of Center Line. Rep. John Switalski, currently representing the 25th District, and Liss were […]
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Detroit span connects state to can-do past
An effort by Gov. Rick Snyder and the Canadian government to build a $2 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor may provide an answer to a burning question about infrastructure: Can a huge public works project still be built in an era of Tea Party politics, spending-adverse lawmakers and widespread disdain for government? It’s been […]
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Across nation, big projects carry big bills, large concerns
The planned $2 billion New International Trade Crossing bridge linking Detroit and Windsor is the largest proposed infrastructure project in Michigan — and one of the 100 largest in North America. A list of the top 100 proposed infrastructure projects in North America, including Canada and Mexico, was recently released by CG/LA Infrastructure Inc., a […]
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Pension vote claims don't hold up in legislative primary, Truth Squad finds
Who: Michael Shmina for State Representative, 32nd District What: mailer, robocall Truth Squad calls: Foul, Technical fouls and no foul In a mailer and robocall, challenger Michael Shmina makes various claims about incumbent state Rep. Andrea LaFontaine, whom he faces in the Republican primary for the 32nd House District in Macomb County. Shmina touts himself […]
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“We don’t know all the answers. If we knew all the answers we’d be bored, wouldn’t we? We keep looking, searching, trying to get more knowledge” — pioneering TV workout guru Jack LaLanne. * This list has a bunch of conventional-myth-challenging stuff, but let’s focus on No. 5 — police car chases aren’t great at keeping […]
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Guest column: Legal barriers create Michigan’s doctor shortage
By Mark D. DuBay In “Michigan gets med-school boom, doctor bust,” the author correctly points out that a doctor may not be fully licensed in this state unless a period of post graduate education, also known as a “residency,” is first completed. Under section 333.17031 of the Public Health Code, a doctor is to “complete […]