There is  no doubt the largest hurdle to solving Michigan's economic problems is jobs.  The issues that need addressing are three-fold: What types of jobs? How do we create a mechanism to bring jobs here?   How do we retrain our citizens to compete in the new job market? …(read more)

Funding for the many vital service we have come to expect from the state is done through taxing. Income tax, sales tax, small business tax, corporate tax, sin tax, luxury tax, property tax, gas tax are a few of the funding sources. When revenue comes up short, … (read more)

Every culture, society, and nation in the world is only one generation away from extinction. This is why education is critical to the continued success of our country. The passing of knowledge, heritage, and culture are ... (read more)

Just as we are expected to maintain a budget, the state is expected to do the same. According to the State Constitution, if revenues are short then funding of programs must be cut. However, this system creates a problem for... (read more)

We live in a finite world.  We need to take care of the earth as we do our homes.   A clean environment makes for … (read more)