Author: Chad Selweski

David Brooks of The New York Times offers an interesting look at a subject that is rarely talked about in this country – American arrogance. Relying on available research, Brooks’ column describes the situation this way:...

As promised, House Republicans today introduced sweeping legislation to reform the state’s welfare system by limiting public assistance to 48 months for able-bodied adults. The legislation also requires drug testing for...

Michelle Rhee, the rock star of the education reform movement, addressed a standing-room-only crowd at the state Capitol and delivered a memorable performance. The former chancellor for the Washington, D.C., Rhee appeared before...

State Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer, an outspoken opponent of the emergency financial manager bill, tried to critique the bill from a conservative’s perspective. The East Lansing Democrat was hoping to point out...

After the nasty debate on emergency financial managers wrapped up in Lansing yesterday, Republican Sen. Jack Brandenburg laid it on the line. Brandenburg said the state-appointed EMFs will be deployed in urban communities that...