I am deeply saddened by the passing of Shelli Dawdy Shelli was one of the “founding mothers” of the Tea Party. We met on Twitter during the organizing of the first Tea Parties, Feb. 27, 2009 We collaborated on a number of projects and Grassroots in Michigan was a sister group to Grassroots in …
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Dec 05 2017
Tis the Season!
Tis the Season! However, its also the season when politicians try to ram bad policy through COUNTING on YOU being distracted by the Holidays. Truthfully, you SHOULD be able to focus on the Holidays but this bill is NOT something you want to find in your stocking! First of all before the information about SB …
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Sep 19 2017
A Quick Update!
A quick up date on the subject of our last Newsletter: URGENT! LGBT Leftists Make Unconstitutional Backdoor Attempt to Change the Law and Circumvent the Will of the People and how YOU Can Help this Monday, Sept. 18th As reported by MLive “After an informal opinion from Assistant Attorney General Ron Robinson that the …
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Aug 29 2017
Why Do We Eat Our Own?
“The person who agrees with you 80 percent of the time is a friend and an ally – not a 20 percent traitor.” Ronald Reagan Trump Derangement Syndrome The obsession to mock, slander, make fun of, and defame Trump at any moment possible. A result of the 2016 presidential election were Hillary lost spectacularly, the …
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Jul 07 2017
Michigan News YOU Need to Know
col·lu·sion kəˈlo͞oZHən/ noun noun: collusion secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others. synonyms: conspiracy, connivance, complicity, intrigue, plotting, secret understanding, collaboration, scheming We have heard a lot about collusion recently however collusion doesn’t just happen in DC, it happens and is happening in your own back yard. …
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Dec 18 2014
Snyder’s New Proposal for Road Funding
“I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.” Sir Winston Churchill The legislature is being asked to approve a wholesale tax on motor fuels, registration changes for motor vehicles registrations and heavy …
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Aug 18 2014
**ATTENTION** FIGHTERS OF COMMOM CORE!
The State Board of Education is seeking public input on the criteria and qualifications for the next State Superintendent! “The State Board is in the planning process of developing the qualifications and criteria to appoint the next State Superintendent, succeeding Mike Flanagan, who will be retiring one year from now.” Opportunities to make your voice …
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Nov 28 2013
In Everything Give Thanks
“These are the times that try men’s souls.” ~ Thomas Paine “The blessing and protection of Heaven are at all times necessary but especially so in times of public distress and danger. The General hopes and trusts that every officer and man will endeavor to live and act as becomes a Christian soldier, defending …
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Sep 03 2013
GOP Help Pass Medicaid Expansion in the House
Michigan Citizens, Unfortunately, as many know by now the Medicaid Expansion bill HB 4714 passed the House, the same way it passed the Senate, with help from GOP “leadership” and members of the House and Senate. State Rep. Greg MacMaster, R-Kewadin, was the only member to change his vote from June, going from a …
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Jul 02 2013
“Big Health” At Medicaid Expansion Committee Hearing, You Need to Be Also!
Just received this email. Big Health pushing the Expansion is asking, “Please plan to attend the meeting to show your support for Medicaid reforms. Even if you don’t plan to testify, we encourage you to fill out and submit a card to the committee indicating your support for Medicaid reform and expansion.” We NEED …
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Jun 29 2013
Michigan News and Alerts!
One insidious practice which sugar-coats the dose of Federal intrusion is the division of expense for public improvements or services between state and national treasuries…. The average American, believing in our dual-sovereignty system, must feel that the policy of national-doles to the states is bad and may become disastrous. We may go on yet for …
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Jun 21 2013
David vs Goliath ~ An After Action Report
“Next time someone says the Tea Party is insignificant, tell them to ask Israel.” Thursday, a true David and Goliath story unfolded at the Capitol. Limited government activists, managed a stunning upset when the Senate adjourned without voting on the Medicaid Expansion bill (HB 4714) ,despite a frenzy of lobbying by Governor Snyder and …
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Jun 20 2013
Calling All Republicans!
“Status quo, you know, is Latin for ‘the mess we’re in’.” President Ronald Reagan We won a battle today, there was no vote (HB 4714) on the Medicaid Expansion but the war is not over. Indications are TODAY IS KEY to defeating the ObamaCare Medicaid Expansion in Michigan as a vote is being pressed. …
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Jun 19 2013
BREAKING! MI Medicaid Expansion Update CALL NOW!
Just in….WORD is there are not enough votes in the Senate to pass the bill (despite promises of special deals and pork barrel projects) We need to put pressure on Senate majority leader Randy Richardville. He makes the decision to bring it to a vote. He SHOULD NOT bring it to a vote unless he …
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Jun 11 2013
State-wide Grassroots Activists Open Letter to Governor Snyder
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2013 CONTACT Joan Fabiano 517- Jen Kuznicki 989- State-wide Grassroots Activists Open Letter to Governor Snyder Lansing – With the announcement of Governor Snyder’s intent to call in Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary Kathleen Sebelius to help further expand Medicaid in Michigan despite overwhelming opposition from the …
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Aug 04 2012
Last Chance to Watch the US Senate GOP Candidate Debate…Who won?
We are only 3 days away from the Primary and your last chance to watch the only debate between the remaining three candidates for US Senate, Clark Durant, Randy Heckman and Pete Hoesktra. I was at the taping watching and I can honestly say that I believe Clark Durant won by proving he will be …
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Jun 26 2012
Michigan News and More
NITC/DRIC BRIDGE AGREEMENT From time to time we feature different authors who we feel add important observations and facts to an issue. The article below is written from “across the bridge” by Canadian blogger/author Ed Arditti who has closely followed the NITC/DRIC process from both sides of the Bridge and has written a series of …
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Jun 15 2012
*BREAKING* Snyder’s NITC Agreement with Canada!
JUST IN! Gov.Snyder’s Inter-local Agreement with Canada to Build the NITC Bridge! Apparently Gov. Snyder has decided to circumvent the legislature and check mate the referendum for the people to decide on the bridge that will be on the ballot this Fall with an Inter-local agreement! Keep tuned for more developments! NITC AGREEMENT Overview
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