Michigan!noemail@noemail.org (Sue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.com)Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:48:37 GMTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/http://blog.mlive.com/peterluke/en-usnoNews and Notes on Michigan Governmentnoemail@noemail.orghttp://blog.mlive.com/peterluke/2012/02/stabenow_receives_american_med.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Sue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.com)Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:06:16 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/peterluke//3589.7738318She is praised for her commitment to health care for seniors and children. noShe is praised for her commitment to health care for seniors and children.noemail@noemail.org (Sue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.com)She is praised for her commitment to health care for seniors and children.http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/10/peter_luke_column_2.htmltag:Peter Lukenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Sun, 2 Oct 2011 11:30:20 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.7047661.20111002131355Lansing bureau correspondent Peter Luke is retiring from Booth Newspapers after nearly 25 years of Capitol coverage. noLansing bureau correspondent Peter Luke is retiring from Booth Newspapers after nearly 25 years of Capitol coverage.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Lansing bureau correspondent Peter Luke is retiring from Booth Newspapers after nearly 25 years of Capitol coverage.tag:Peter Lukehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/latest_developments_on_republi.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of Changenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6944478.20110912102109Here's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.noHere's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Here's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/peter_luke_column_1.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of Changenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:11:57 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6939704.20110911132940If there is a constitutional offense in Snyder's plan, it's not a big one.noIf there is a constitutional offense in Snyder's plan, it's not a big one.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)If there is a constitutional offense in Snyder's plan, it's not a big one.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/former_gov_jennifer_granholm_t_1.htmltag:Peter Lukenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Fri, 9 Sep 2011 20:37:02 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6946712In her gubernatorial battle with DeVos, she said her campaign adopted the strategy, "When your foot is on the throat of your enemy, press harder.”noIn her gubernatorial battle with DeVos, she said her campaign adopted the strategy, "When your foot is on the throat of your enemy, press harder.”noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)In her gubernatorial battle with DeVos, she said her campaign adopted the strategy, "When your foot is on the throat of your enemy, press harder.”tag:Peter Lukehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/local_officials_was_guaranteed.htmltag:b2btag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of Changenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Thu, 8 Sep 2011 18:11:34 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6938807Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers want to deal with the issue this fall. Burned by the state in the past when it comes to state aid, city and school officials say voters should have a say.noGov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers want to deal with the issue this fall. Burned by the state in the past when it comes to state aid, city and school officials say voters should have a say.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers want to deal with the issue this fall. Burned by the state in the past when it comes to state aid, city and school officials say voters should have a say.tag:b2b, tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/michigan_supreme_court_takes_u.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of Changenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Wed, 7 Sep 2011 17:56:04 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6933206Justices during 75 minutes of arguments seemed less interested in taxing pensions than whether the law inappropriately taxes upper income filers more.noJustices during 75 minutes of arguments seemed less interested in taxing pensions than whether the law inappropriately taxes upper income filers more.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Justices during 75 minutes of arguments seemed less interested in taxing pensions than whether the law inappropriately taxes upper income filers more.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/gov_rick_snyder_signs_tougher.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of Changenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Wed, 7 Sep 2011 00:09:22 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6929421Some 11,000 Michigan families who have been receiving cash assistance will lose benefits effective Oct. 1.noSome 11,000 Michigan families who have been receiving cash assistance will lose benefits effective Oct. 1.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Some 11,000 Michigan families who have been receiving cash assistance will lose benefits effective Oct. 1.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/health_providers_say_auto_insu.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of Changenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Tue, 6 Sep 2011 20:32:31 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6928550Insurance industry proposal would cap optional medical benefits at $5 million.noInsurance industry proposal would cap optional medical benefits at $5 million.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Insurance industry proposal would cap optional medical benefits at $5 million.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/state_supreme_court_to_hear_ar.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of Changenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Tue, 6 Sep 2011 11:54:37 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6912487.20110906093426The key issue is whether applying the income tax to the pensions of Michigan public employees diminishes or impairs their benefits, which the state constitution prohibits. noThe key issue is whether applying the income tax to the pensions of Michigan public employees diminishes or impairs their benefits, which the state constitution prohibits.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)The key issue is whether applying the income tax to the pensions of Michigan public employees diminishes or impairs their benefits, which the state constitution prohibits.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/latest_developments_on_auto_in.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of Changenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Mon, 5 Sep 2011 11:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6910508.20110905110904Here's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.noHere's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Here's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/why_michigan_should_form_a_sta.htmltag:Peter Lukenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Sun, 4 Sep 2011 11:08:20 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6904960.20110904210452Closing dispensaries and rewriting the law doesn’t help those who could really use the drug.noClosing dispensaries and rewriting the law doesn’t help those who could really use the drug.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Closing dispensaries and rewriting the law doesn’t help those who could really use the drug.tag:Peter Lukehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/gov_rick_snyder_says_no_layoff.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of Changenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Thu, 1 Sep 2011 21:19:19 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6906499No real bargaining yet to renew contracts that expire at the end of the month.noNo real bargaining yet to renew contracts that expire at the end of the month.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)No real bargaining yet to renew contracts that expire at the end of the month.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/08/want_to_grow_pot_better_get_mi.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of Changenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:34:04 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6900283Court of Appeals continues to frame the legal boundaries of Michigan medical marijuana law.noCourt of Appeals continues to frame the legal boundaries of Michigan medical marijuana law.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Court of Appeals continues to frame the legal boundaries of Michigan medical marijuana law.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/08/a_changing_michigan_economy_me.htmltag:b2btag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of Changenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:52:20 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6899215But the number of workers in low wage jobs is up, says the Michigan League for Human Services.noBut the number of workers in low wage jobs is up, says the Michigan League for Human Services.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)But the number of workers in low wage jobs is up, says the Michigan League for Human Services.tag:b2b, tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/08/michigan_universities_say_aid.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of Changenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:03:38 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6895068On a per-student basis, grants and scholarships exceeded $4,800.noOn a per-student basis, grants and scholarships exceeded $4,800.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)On a per-student basis, grants and scholarships exceeded $4,800.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/08/poll_says_michigan_motorists_o.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of Changenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:06:56 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6888846Auto insurance is a fall topic for the Legislature.noAuto insurance is a fall topic for the Legislature.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Auto insurance is a fall topic for the Legislature.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/08/latest_developments_on_gov_ric.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of Changenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6869283.20110829104308Here's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.noHere's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Here's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/08/shared_sacrifice_is_only_way_t.htmltag:Peter Lukenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Sun, 28 Aug 2011 11:10:55 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6864752.20110828110432Does it make sense to lay off young teachers in order to preserve benefits for older colleagues? No.noDoes it make sense to lay off young teachers in order to preserve benefits for older colleagues? No.noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Does it make sense to lay off young teachers in order to preserve benefits for older colleagues? No.tag:Peter Lukehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/08/attorney_general_bill_schuette_3.htmltag:medical marijuanatag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of Changenoemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:37:18 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6859365He says the 2008 voter-approved law never authorized "legalization of marijuana."noHe says the 2008 voter-approved law never authorized "legalization of marijuana."noemail@noemail.org (Peter Luke | Bridge Magazine)He says the 2008 voter-approved law never authorized "legalization of marijuana."tag:medical marijuana, tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Change