Author Archives: chadphillips

WWYD about the Budget?

Posted on May 11, 2011 by chadphillips

For the most part, Michigan Republicans have been able to put up a united front.  In fact, if you have talked to one, you have talked to them all.  One common line is “what would you do about the deficit?”  … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Schools, Taxes | 2 Comments

Breaking Down (and Apart) Snyder’s Plan for Education.

Posted on May 8, 2011 by chadphillips

If you you haven’t read Governor Snyder’s plan for public education, you should.  Some people believe Governor Snyder is an expert on education because he holds several degrees.  However, none of those degrees are in the field of teaching or … Continue reading →

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Politic$ is not a Local Affair.

Posted on May 7, 2011 by chadphillips

Tip O’Neil said “all politics is local.”  I tend to disagree.  After all, I keep hearing the question “why aren’t our representatives listening to us?”  If you want the answer, you should look through the campaign finance database at the Michigan Department of State.  There you will be … Continue reading →

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Is the Chamber of Commerce Against Public Schools?

Posted on May 4, 2011 by chadphillips

We have all heard the saying “follow the money.”  So what does it mean that the Michigan Chamber of Commerce gave $75,000 to the Great Lakes Education Project  (GLEP) in 2010?  Sure $75,000 isn’t as much money as the $125,000 that … Continue reading →

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Snyder’s Plan for Public Schools Defies Voters Wishes

Posted on May 2, 2011 by chadphillips

In November of 2000, Michiganders went to the polls like they do every November to exercise their democratic right to vote.  Most will remember that election as the one where Al Gore got more votes in Michigan, and throughout the United States, … Continue reading →

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Wait and See Equals Apathy!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by chadphillips

Michael Flanagan, the State Superintendent of Schools, made an interesting comment according to a Kalamazoo Gazette article.  He said “Let’s put the slings and arrows away,” and “Let’s stop circling the wagons and shooting in.”  This was in reference to the … Continue reading →

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Business Climate in Michigan not as Bad as Republicans Advertise

Posted on April 23, 2011 by chadphillips

Jase Bolger, the Michigan Speaker of the House, is one of many politicians who are deceiving Michiganders on the business climate in Michigan.  In Bolger’s recent Detroit Free Press Commentary, he said that Michigan is ranked 48th in “corporate tax … Continue reading →

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Snyder uses Poor and Politicized Data to Judge Public Schools.

Posted on April 20, 2011 by chadphillips

Governor Rick Snyder’s campaign web page featured a section on his plan for Michigan public schools. On that page he pointed out that Michigan schools are ranked 42nd in the nation. A footnote revealed that his information came from the … Continue reading →

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