http://www.record-eagle.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:55:56 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_304165539.html http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_304165539.html In response to the Record-Eagle's editorial of Oct. 9, I take this opportunity to commend the paper for continuing to question and challenge the supposedly objective "public process" structured to "determine the fate of the Boardman River Dams." Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:24:00 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_213195108.html http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_213195108.html What happened in the Michigan Citizens for Water versus Nestle case that put an end to Michigan's longest water battle, and what does it mean for the future of Michigan's water? Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:25:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_209222523.html http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_209222523.html Michigan Democrats believe we must put people first during these challenging times in our state. We're facing record unemployment, a poor economy and an uncertain future. Our plan includes five proposals that put people first -- ahead of the greedy, corporate CEOs who are responsible for our economic meltdown. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:30:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_208223124.html http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_208223124.html It's starting to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Traverse City, at least, for two local businessmen who stand to reap millions from a plan to redevelop the Whiting Hotel, assuming Traverse City and Grand Traverse County commissioners vote to endorse the project. Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:45:56 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_206194702.html http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_206194702.html We shot ourselves in the foot by publishing the reporting of the Associated Press that the Ann Arbor News, a publication in the Newhouse family's Advance Publications group, hit the streets for the last time as a result of "the struggling newspaper industry." Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:10:58 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_199201029.html http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_199201029.html When "The Michigan Essay: or The Impartial Observer" hit the streets of Detroit on Aug. 31, 1809, Michigan found itself with its first published newspaper and joining the new era of mass communication " print newspapers. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:45:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_195224530.html http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_195224530.html I believe the overarching issue for lawmakers must be the resolution of Michigan's structural spending deficit. This is not an issue to be pawned off to the next Legislature through yet another round of one-time fixes and gimmicks, nor should it be allowed to be swept under the rug until next year using one-time federal stimulus dollars. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:05:55 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_178210541.html http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_178210541.html There are matters of governance that have nothing to do with faith. Likewise, matters of faith aren't the domain of government. Injecting religion into government typically diminishes both. Watching the politicians proves that time and again. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:05:54 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_178210544.html http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_178210544.html If you are driving a defective Chrysler, the Bankruptcy Court has two words for you: Tough Luck. It looks like the Court is going to tell General Motors drivers the same thing. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:04:00 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_178210533.html http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_178210533.html If you are driving a defective Chrysler, the Bankruptcy Court has two words for you: Tough Luck. It looks like the Court is going to tell General Motors drivers the same thing. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:05:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_171000520.html http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_171000520.html My Republican colleagues in the House of Representatives and I have proposed a common-sense health care reform plan focused on increasing the affordability, accessibility and availability of quality health care. Our plan will lower costs, make health care more convenient for patients and improve quality at a price our country can afford. Our chief concern is making health care affordable for all Americans. Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:20:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_157212239.html http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_157212239.html There are truly courageous folks in our area who fight the good fight to keep the five freedoms of the First Amendment -- and indeed the purpose of our government -- alive. Were it not for their efforts, government transparency would be exactly where so many special-interests would consign it -- the trash bin. Thu, 21 May 2009 22:35:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_141223557.html http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_141223557.html Fri, 15 May 2009 23:45:56 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_135234550.html http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_135234550.html Michigan has a high jobless rate. However, a plan being pushed by Gov. Granholm and passed by the Democratic-controlled State House last week to increase unemployment payroll taxes on employers isn't going to solve the problem; it is going to make it worse. Fri, 08 May 2009 22:55:55 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_128225627.html http://www.record-eagle.com/opinioncolumns/local_story_128225627.html When last we heard of the Great Lakes Compact in October, its advocates were throwing a party to celebrate ratification of the agreement to protect Great Lakes water by Congress and former President Bush. Well, the party's over.