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#FlintDeservesBetter

October 18, 2016 by Evan Cruse Leave a Comment

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Video of the Day

October 11, 2016 by Evan Cruse Leave a Comment

Trump v. Clinton seems to be the only thing on our minds these days. Whether or not we love or hate the candidates, it's getting tiresome and physically exhausting. As a state and a nation we all need a laugh. Well here you go; enjoy Clinton and Trump serenading the nation singing 'time of our lives.' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8Wde1fFvPg … [Read more...] about Video of the Day

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Why You Should Care About Taxpayer Funded Lobbying

October 4, 2016 by Evan Cruse Leave a Comment

Without you knowing, you are funding tax increase proposals regardless of if you agree or disagree with the initiative. It may not sound real, but unfortunately it is true. This is the definition of taxpayer funded lobbying. Various government agencies are using your tax dollars to lobby on the behalf of their wishes, often times to line their pockets. Here are three ways in which taxpayer funded lobbying has effected your life. Rick Snyder makes $159,000 as Governor of our state. It is … [Read more...] about Why You Should Care About Taxpayer Funded Lobbying

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Why You Should Still Care About The Flint Water Crisis

July 11, 2016 by Evan Cruse Leave a Comment

There's a lot happening throughout Michigan and our country that has received our attention this summer. Although those issues are very important, here are five reasons why you should still care about the Flint Water Crisis.   Well yeah? 10 people have died in Flint from Legionnaires disease that came from the contaminated water. This doesn’t take into account the unknown number of children that have brain defects from drinking water with lead in it. There shouldn’t be a specific … [Read more...] about Why You Should Still Care About The Flint Water Crisis

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Taxpayer Funded Lobbying: A System of Big Government Cronyism

April 27, 2016 by Evan Cruse Leave a Comment

One of the biggest scams going on in Michigan is taxpayer funded lobbying. Government agencies are using your hard earned money to lobby for issues that you have no say in! The system allows for your tax money to pay professional lobbyists to lobby at the local and state level for higher taxes and more regulations. For those who do not understand how government funded lobbying works, here is a quick example and breakdown, you pay your taxes that go to the local school board, and the local … [Read more...] about Taxpayer Funded Lobbying: A System of Big Government Cronyism

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Michigan’s Success Depends on a Part-Time Legislature

April 26, 2016 by Evan Cruse Leave a Comment

It is well past due for Michigan to have a part time legislature. There are 40 states that operate with a part time legislature, and Michigan has consistently chosen to not be one of them. Part-time legislature has numerous effects, including accountability and sensible economic reform. An aspect of part-time legislatures is that the salary of representatives would be near $35,000 a year, which would put them in line with the average Michigander salary of $28,000.[1] Our legislators are … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Success Depends on a Part-Time Legislature

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