StudentsFirst takes aim at public education reform in Michigan By Jacquie Goetz Bluethmann Page 38-40 On its inaugural State Policy Report Card, Michigan received an overall letter grade of C- for its education laws and policies. Despite this seemingly dismal …
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Aggressive Agenda on Competitiveness Needed
National Association of Manufacturers leads the way in manufacturing resurgence in America By Jay Timmons Manufacturing powers an economy. For every dollar invested in manufacturing in the U.S., $1.48 of spin-off economic activity is generated. No other sector can match …
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ITC President and CEO leads Conference focused on global competitiveness Pages 10-11 Joseph L. Welch is chairman, president and CEO of Novi-based ITC Holdings, Corp. – the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company. At the helm of ITC, Welch is …
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Jeb Bush discusses immigration and education reform Page 26-28 Son of President George H.W. Bush and brother of President George W. Bush, Governor Jeb Bush is considered a leading national voice on the major issues facing the nation. Governor Bush …
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Michelle Rhee taking education reform head-on By James MartinezPage 36-37 After being named Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) in June 2007, Michelle Rhee gained national recognition for her efforts to turn around one of the nation’s …
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Governor on continuing progress in Michigan By Rick Snyder Page 42-43 Michigan is the comeback state and enjoying its best economic position in a decade. That’s a marked improvement from two years ago when I first attended the Detroit Regional …
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MSNBC’s morning show holds unique space in media By Rick PlutaPage 50-51 “Today as a nation we grieve, and today we feel helpless…” The Monday morning following the Newtown school shootings, Joe Scarborough opened his show with a stern sermon …
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Entrepreneurs take state to new heights By Audrey LaForest Page 56-57 Michigan has always been a state of creative thinkers, innovators and entrepreneurs. After all, those who dared to dream and work hard prompted the mitten-shaped state’s path from the …
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State poised for great run on global stage By Nancy Schlichting Page 12 As we gather for the 2013 Mackinac Policy Conference, it’s important to consider the tremendous progress being made throughout the state over the past year. As the …
Continue ReadingMichigan Leaders on Dan Musser, Jr.
Pages 66-67 “Over the years, Mackinac Island became our summer retreat – a place with serenity, beauty, charm, relaxed ambiance and a place where people could talk and disagree. Dan ran a first-class ship in one of the most beautiful …
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