Monday, December 26, 2011

Gov. Rick Snyder signs bills on crime victim compensation

Gov. Rick Snyder signs bills on crime victim compensation MLive.com
Snyder signed three bills that clarify definitions and strengthens compensation requirements and programs for crime victims.
The bills were sponsored by fellow Republican state Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker of Lawton.

Snyder also has signed a bill that amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code.
The measure removes a barrel production limit and allows brewers that aren't licensed as micro brewers to sell their beer to the public for on-site drinking.
Republican state Rep. Margaret O'Brien of Portage is that measure's backer.

Good governance attracts businesses and innovators.
Good job GOPers!

Michigan State's football future remains bright with talent expected to return next season

Michigan State's football future remains bright with talent expected to return next season MLive.com
The Spartans have two reasons to wear sunglasses: Florida sunshine and their bright future in the new year and beyond.

Defense department agrees to allow Muslim cadets to wear hijabs

Defense department agrees to allow Muslim cadets to wear hijabs – The Religion World – Orlando Sentinel
CAIR requested constitutionally-protected religious accommodations for the girl and for future Muslim JROTC participants.

"Constitutionally-protected religious accommodations"?!!!!!!!!!!

California To Ban Police From Towing Cars Of Unlicensed Drivers

California To Ban Police From Towing Cars Of Unlicensed Drivers Fox News
Jan. 1 when a new law takes effect in California to prohibit police from impounding cars at sobriety checkpoints if a motorist's only offense is being an unlicensed driver.

Obamaland: American Mules Must Eat Certified Weed-Free Hay

Obamaland: American Mules Must Eat Certified Weed-Free Hay - Page 2 - Marita Noon - Townhall Finance
The Forest Service was willing to offer a conditional drilling permit. Among the conditions were these requirements:
The drill sites must be cleared using hand tools,
The drilling equipment and fuel must be transported to the site by a team of pack mules,
The mules must be fed certified weed-free hay, and
Drill site and trail reclamation must be done using hand tools.

The company gave up.

Ronald Reagan's 1981 Christmas Address

Ronald Reagan's 1981 Christmas Address ZeroHedge
"Things sure have changed in the past 30 years..."

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Michigan business tax incentives get D+ in report

Michigan business tax incentives get D+ in report (Rick Haglund column) MLive.com
Its report, “Money for Something,” gives Michigan’s business tax incentives a D+ for their effectiveness in producing good jobs.
The state ranked 33rd — tied with Montana and Ohio — in the quality of its incentive programs.

Ravenna teachers union votes to leave MEA-backed insurance plan

Ravenna teachers union votes to leave MEA-backed insurance plan MLive.com
Ravenna teachers have voted to leave the health insurance plan backed by the Michigan Education Association for a plan school officials said would save each family $1,000.
..... The district's contribution to teacher health insurance is capped at $14,000 for a family plan.

The 50 Best Political Quotes For 2011 (Third Annual)

The 50 Best Political Quotes For 2011 (Third Annual) Right Wing News

YouTube Christmas #3 - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - danielle...

Egypt Islamists take two-thirds of 2nd-round vote

Egypt Islamists take two-thirds of 2nd-round vote Reuters

"Arab spring" looking more like "springtime for Hitler".
Not good.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Michigan City of Troy, Led by Tea Party Mayor, Rejects Federal Dollars

Michigan City of Troy, Led by Tea Party Mayor, Rejects Federal Dollars - NYTimes.com
A city turns down $8.5 million in federal grant money.
In what could be a new high water mark of anti-Washington sentiment, the city of Troy, Mich., is rejecting a long-planned transportation center whose construction would have been fully financed with federal stimulus money.