Politics

Calley Rolls Out Ethics Reform Agenda

By Rick Pluta • Jun 1, 2017

Lt. Governor Brian Calley — State of Michigan website

(MPRN-Mackinac Island) Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley is raising his profile ahead of an anticipated run for governor next year.

Lawmakers Show A Bipartisan Lack Of Enthusiasm Toward A Part-Time Legislature

By Cheyna Roth • Jun 1, 2017

State Capitol - file photo — Melissa Benmark / WKAR

(MPRN-Lansing) Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley is getting pushback for his big announcement earlier this week. Calley says he’ll push for a ballot proposal that would make Michigan’s legislature part-time.

Donations Rise While Legislation Passes

By Cheyna Roth & Craig Mauger • Jun 1, 2017

Mi-Thirve / Michigan Public Radio Network

(MPRN Lansing) Some businesses are set to get millions of dollars in tax incentives -- if Governor Snyder signs a package of bills. Around the time those bills were going through the legislature, business groups were giving big political action committee donations to some key lawmakers.

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Snyder Says "Incivility" Is Biggest Threat Facing US

By Rick Pluta • May 31, 2017

Governor Rick Snyder - file photo — Mike Lanka / WMU University Relations

(MPRN-Mackinac Island) Governor Rick Snyder spoke out against a toxic political culture that he says it’s getting in the way of practical problem-solving. The governor was speaking to a gathering of business and political leaders at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual policy conference on Mackinac Island.

Calley Calls For Part-Time Legislature