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April 2010

 

Mike Bishop and Pete Hoekstra Talk Taxes and the Future of the Motor Capital—Grand Central Magazine

Senate Majority Leader and candidate for Attorney General, Mike Bishop came to CMU, Tuesday April 13th, to speak at CMU College Republicans. Since the meeting was directly after Mount Pleasant's Lincoln Day Dinner, U.S. congressman, Pete Hoekstra opened for Bishop…. Read more

 

Bishop tells the next generation to ‘take the reins’—Central Michigan Life

Mike Bishop said “brain drain” is killing the state of Michigan.

The Senate Majority Leader and Attorney General candidate said Michigan’s government needs to stop losing college-age students from job loss because it is depleting the state’s tax-base and deterring economic growth…. Read more

 

State Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop visiting CMU’s College Republicans—Central Michigan Life

Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop will make a stop at Central Michigan University this week.

Bishop is a candidate for attorney general and will speak to the College Republicans at 9 p.m. Tuesday in Anspach Hall 169…. Read more

 

March 2010

 

Senate candidate Brian Calley says reliance on big business must end—The Morning Sun

A Republican who wants a mid-Michigan Senate seat said Tuesday that if Michigan is going to prosper, both the culture of business and regulating business has to change…. Read more

 

Conservative SOS Candidate visits CMU’s College Republicans—Grand Central Magazine

Rep. Paul Scott, R-Genesee County, visited the CMU College Republicans' meeting on Tuesday, March 23 where he discussed his goal to become Michigan's future Secretary of State…. Read more

 

Health care bill gets stamp of approval from U.S. House—Central Michigan Life

The U.S. House of Representatives approved health care reform legislation by a 219 to 212 vote Sunday— a landmark move after months of contentious debate…. Read more

 

February 2010

 

CMU employee running for state house talks with College Republicans—Central Michigan Life

One Central Michigan University employee is campaigning to take the 99th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives.

Christine Alwood, director of Stewardship and Donor Relations, spoke during the CMU College Republican’s meeting Tuesday night — focusing on her candidacy and platform goals — for the second time this year. If successful in the coming election, she’ll replace Republican incumbent, Rep. Bill Caul, R-Mount Pleasant…. Read more

Students like idea of Promise Scholarship returning—Midland Daily News

Despite Michigan's grim economic situation, Gov. Jennifer Granholm gave college students across the state a reason to cheer in her final State of the State Address Wednesday evening…. Read more

Two sides to Obama’s economic proposals; Republicans disagree on his methods of promoting growth—Central Michigan Life

President Barack Obama’s administration says it is committing itself to boosting the economy.

That includes ensuring the passage of legislation that will have beneficial long-term effects on health care, energy, education and financial reform for 2010 and beyond…. Read more

 

 

January 2010

 

Cotter to speak Tuesday at College Republicans Meeting — Midland Daily News

Kevin Cotter, a candidate for the 99th State House District, will attend the weekly meeting of the College Republicans at Central Michigan University on Tuesday…. Read more