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QUOTE OF THE DAY 

"If this was a more moderate, a more reasonable proposal, there might be some room to negotiate and compromise . . . but the proponents obviously believe in . . . tooth fairy economics."

- Rich STUDLEY, president of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, commenting on a ballot initiative to raise the minimum wage and whether the Chamber would be try to modify it in the legislature. 

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AFP Spending $270K To Tie Whitmer To Granholm In Mailers, Internet Ad
"Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen WHITMER is being linked to the "failed policies of Gov. Jennifer GRANHOLM" as part of a $270,000 internet and mailer campaign launched by Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP) "
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VNP Aiming To Hit 1.9M Doors By Nov. 6
"It's admittedly an ambitious goal, but without the money to rely on crafty TV ads in October, the redistricting ballot proposal campaign is taking its message directly to voters with a plan to touch 1.9 million Michigan doors by Election Day. "
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Miller Wants Lawmakers To Help People Stop Flushing Wipes Down The Toilet
"Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice MILLER today asked the Legislature to require that manufacturers of baby wipes, make-up removers and similar products clearly mark on their products' packaging that they are not flushable and shouldn't be tossed in the potty. "
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MCRC: Sex Discrimination Includes Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation
"A state commission today voted in favor of interpreting sexual discrimination to also mean discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation."
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O'Brien 'Stunned' at Talbot Non-Disclosure
"Retired Appellate Court Judge Michael Talbot sat in the witness chair earlier this month before the House Law and Justice committee which continues its hearings on the Senate passed Larry Nassar sexual abuse package (See "Retired Judge Suggests Anti-Nassar Legislation Will Gum Up State Court," 5/9/18)."
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QUOTE OF THE DAY 

"If this was a more moderate, a more reasonable proposal, there might be some room to negotiate and compromise . . . but the proponents obviously believe in . . . tooth fairy economics."

- Rich STUDLEY, president of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, commenting on a ballot initiative to raise the minimum wage and whether the Chamber would be try to modify it in the legislature. 



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