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Former Lt. Gov. John Cherry will be the speaker. John is running for the U of M Board of Regents position. We will spend some time discussing other elections,and we will adjourn so we all can view President Obama’s State of the Union Speech. Hope to see you there Note:Click here for more details,including google map What reforms could Michigan enact to create high-quality jobs,deliver world-class education,fight corruption,and protect our hard-earned money? And how do we reach out to our families,friends,and neighbors to engage them in the work of building a better tomorrow? Join us at the Lansing Center on November 12,2011 for a special gathering of current and future Michigan Democratic Party leaders as we chart the future of our great state. Don’t miss this chance to have your say as we discuss everyone’s ideas for forging a stronger,more prosperous future for Michigan. Engage Michigan:Values,Vision,Victory will be an issues convention in the form of a conversation,accompanied by an online discussion you can join in on or upload ideas for right now. On November 12th,join Michigan Democrats as we discuss and work collaboratively to adopt solutions that reflect our shared values as Democrats. We will share our fresh ideas for how to address the problems that plague our state and discuss ways we can Engage Michigan in working toward a better future for all of us. Can’t make it to Lansing? Request a Local Presentation with your District or County Party. We’re forging a better future for Michigan right now,so join the conversation today! Click here to register online
So I’ve gathered a group of other leaders,current and future,within our party to plan a special gathering in Lansing this November for Democrats around the state to come together and elevate our discussion to the statewide level.” Read more at the official Engage Michigan website. Hi Dems, We need some assistance manning the booth at the fair. The booth is open 10 am-10 pm Sunday August 7th through Saturday August 13th. If you would like to work our booth please contact Carol Spaniola at cburger7@gmail.com or 989-743-3293. News from FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Snyder Administration Once Again Violates Campaign Finance Laws LANSING – The Michigan Democratic Party today filed a complaint with the Department of State against the Rick Snyder administration for violating Michigan’s campaign finance laws. It marks the second violation by the administration in the past few weeks. On July 28,2011,the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development posted on its taxpayer-funded website,a link to the facebook page of “Rick Snyder for Michigan” – the candidate committee of Governor Rick Snyder. A screenshot of the violation is attached. The posting has since been removed. According to the Secretary of State,“Rick Snyder for Michigan” is an active candidate committee. “Does this administration think it’s above the law?,” Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer asked. “First we have Governor’s Snyder’s staffer sending fundraising emails with state resources,and now we have a state department promoting a campaign website. What’s next,opening up a campaign headquarters in the Romney Building?” “The Department of State needs to take these violations seriously and thoroughly investigate,” added Brewer. “Blatant violations of campaign finance laws will not be tolerated by the people of Michigan. This administration may want to think about a quick refresher course when it comes to Michigan law.” Last month,Snyder’s office admitted to violating the law by sending out a fundraising email for the Grand Traverse County Republican Party. A spokesperson for Governor Snyder called the violation,“a serious lack of judgment.” A copy of the most recent complaint is attached. ### Paid for by the Michigan Democratic State Central Committee, News from FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Republican Michigan Supreme Court:More Anti-Victim,Pro-Insurance Company,Pro-Employer Rulings LANSING – The Republican-controlled Michigan Supreme Court ended its term last week with more anti-victim,pro-insurance company,pro-employer rulings. “This is all the people of Michigan need to know about the Republican Supreme Court:victims of all kinds – car accidents,medical malpractice,and employment discrimination – lose,while insurance companies,big corporations,and employers win,” Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer said. “This is not the fair and impartial Supreme Court the people of Michigan expect and deserve.” Late last week,the Supreme Court ruled that an employer is not responsible for a rape in the workplace (Hamed v. Wayne County),denied medical treatment to a car accident victim paralyzed from the chest down (Krohn v. Home Owners Insurance Co.),and dismissed on a technicality a medical malpractice case on behalf of a patient who died after surgery (Ligons v. Crittenton Hospital). ### Paid for by the Michigan Democratic State Central Committee, In this weekly address,President Obama discusses the urgency of Democrats and Republicans coming together to take a balanced approach to cutting the deficit to strengthen our economy and secure our future.
The following is a press release from the Michigan Senate Dems. Follow them online at www.senatedems.com
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Shiawassee Dems will be meeting Tuesday,Jan. 24th,at 6:30 PM at Corunna City Hall Meeting Room.