Although the race is supposed to be nonpartisan, political views are stirring up controversy among the seven Michigan Supreme Court justice candidates.
Name: Gretchen Whitmer (D) Age: 31 Hometown: East Lansing Education: Bachelor’s in communications 1993, MSU; Law degree 1998, MSU/DCL Occupation: State representative, lawyer Family: Married to Gary Shrewsbury; one daughter Political background: State representative, 2001-present, serves on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, interned for Speaker of the House and took full-time policy job upon graduation from MSU Web site: None Stance on the issues: Overcoming the state’s budget difficulties: Stop “plugging holes” in the budget and work toward more comprehensive long-term solutions; trim government; consider a pause of single business tax cut. Higher education affordability: Make education No.
Governor Jennifer Granholm will help change Michigan’s future for the better. Secretary of state Melvin “Butch” Hollowell understands voter education. Attorney general Gary Peters will continue the tradition of consumer’s office. U.S.
Name: Melvin “Butch” Hollowell (D) Age: 42 Birthplace: Honolulu Occupation: Attorney Family: Married to Desiree Cooper; two children Education: Bachelor of arts degree from Albion College, 198; Law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, 1984 Political background: Has held various positions in Wayne County government Stance on the issues: Statewide voting system: Wants to eliminate punch card voting and advocate a statewide high-technology, optical scan system. Pay/training for precinct workers: Wants to ensure all polls have newest technology and adequate trained personnel.
Republican Andrew “Rocky” Raczkowski was only 9 years old when Democrat Carl Levin became a U.S.
In the final day before elections, gubernatorial candidates Republican Dick Posthumus and Democrat Jennifer Granholm plan to campaign in the Lansing area today.
Defensive tenacity paid off in the second half as the MSU women’s basketball team shut the door on the Athletes in Action, battling its way to a 83-72 decision Sunday. Athletes in Action, or AIA, is a traveling team composed of professional and post-collegiate players on a three-week, 16-game tour playing exhibition games around the country. Perhaps the most impressive statistic for the Spartans was the even scoring distribution, as four MSU players posted double-digit scores, while no player had fewer than five points. The Spartans were led by senior forward Syreeta Bromfield who knocked in 21 points and nabbed seven boards in the process.
The Michigan Wolverines simply embarrassed the Spartans 49-3 Saturday in Ann Arbor. The blowout victory was MSU’s worst in the rivalry since Sept.
Voters will chose between two state representatives for the 23rd District state Senate seat on Nov.
The adrenaline was pumping on stage, behind the curtain and in the crowd. For the thousands of attendants and performers at Fake the Funk, Saturday was the culmination of months of perfecting steps, picking the right outfit and anticipation for the after party. An estimated 9,000 people attended the 12th annual show at Breslin Center - more than double the attendance two years ago when the event last took place at the Auditorium. Bomb Squad Productions helped put on the event.
The family of junior quarterback Jeff Smoker released a statement Sunday night admitting their son has a substance abuse problem, and a source close to the team confirmed the signal caller has been using marijuana and cocaine for some time. “We feel like the time has come to share some information about Jeff Smoker’s personal struggle with substance abuse,” the statement read.
Age: 44 Hometown: Byron Center Political experience: Kent County clerk, 1992-2000 Family: Married to Dan Hibma; two children Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science, Hope College, 1981 Web site: www.terriland.com
I am appalled at the negative tone the opponents to Proposal 4 have been taking. Proposal 4 is backed by groups like the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association and the American Heart Association.
Pct. 2 - Peoples Church, 200 W. Grand River Ave.Pct. 3 - Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road Pct.
MSU’s two largest student governments - who have not always been on the best of terms - have taken steps to improve their working relationship this year. “Quite a few years ago, RHA and ASMSU did have some major communication problems,” ASMSU Student Assembly Chairperson Matt Weingarden said.
She’s already a racial ethnic student aide at Hubbard Hall, working an outside job and taking 15 credits toward her criminal justice degree. Now add to sophomore Faye Higgs’ schedule: four hours of practice, five nights a week. “I have 300 black students to be there for, 20 meetings a month and an outside job,” she said. But Higgs said it’s worth it to be a dancer in the 12th annual Fake the Funk at the Breslin Center, where more than 9,000 cheering attendants checked out her moves Saturday evening. “It’s time-consuming,” she said.
Governor / Lieutenant governor (4-year term) Dick Posthumus / Loren Bennett Republican Jennifer M.
Name: Andrew “Rocky“ Raczkowski (R) Age: 34 Hometown: Farmington Hills Occupation: State representative Family: Single; no children Political background: Became youngest member of the Legislature in 1996; served as House majority floor leader; House vice chairman of the Committee on Health Policy Web site: www.rockyforsenate.com Stance on the issues: Improving the federal economy: Keep interest rates low to allow young people to afford to buy things; ensure the most qualified person to be Federal Reserve chairman is appointed.
A Lansing attorney and Midland state senator are facing off to fill one judgeship for the 4th District state Court of Appeals. Lansing attorney James Cavanagh said he is running to offer moderation to a conservative court, while Midland Republican state Sen.
Although the race is supposed to be nonpartisan, political views are stirring up controversy among the seven Michigan Supreme Court justice candidates.