Some Ariana Background I had the privilege of authoring Ariana’s Law during my last term in the Michigan Legislature. Ariana was a two-year-old child who died in 1999 after her parents starved and beat her. Prior to her tragic death, she had thrived under the care of a relative, but the Family Independence Agency (now [...]
Archive for January, 2009
New legislation to strengthen Ariana’s Law
Posted in child protection, tagged ariana's law, child protection, dudley spade, Michigan on January 28, 2009 | 2 Comments »
A gasoline tax idea that Michigan needs to avoid
Posted in Uncategorized on January 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Michigan is not the only state with a transportatiion funding challenge. Many people agree that we need to invest more in our infrastructure, but how do we raise funds in a fair and equitable way? A good question that deserves answers, but let’s not copy a method our neighbor to the south is considering. The [...]
Our St. Clair County (MI) Conservation District provides a needed service
Posted in Environment, tagged Michigan, st clair county conservation district, St. Clair County on January 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I just received my copy of the 60th Annual Report of our St. Clair County District. It is filled with much useful information which will help all of us to have and enjoy livable communities in harmony with the environment. I’m impressed with our conservation district and feel indebted to staff members and the district [...]
I invite you to watch my first Flip video
Posted in Personal, tagged flip video, Lapeer County, lauren hager, St. Clair County on January 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This video taken at my home was made with an inexpensive Flip video camera.
Michigan’s New Medical Marijuana Program is Facing Challenges
Posted in Healthcare, tagged Healthcare, Lapeer County, medical marijuana, Michigan, St. Clair County on January 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One of the controversial issues on the ballot this past November was Proposal 1, the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act. As we all know, Michigan voters approved it by a 63% margin. The act would allow people with qualifying medical conditions to grow 12 marijuana plants and/or possess 2.5 oz. of the plant for medicinal use. [...]
Michigan school district boards are facing tough decisions.
Posted in Schools, tagged East China School District, Michigan, Port Huron Area School District, school enrollment on January 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Michigan’s bad economy and lower birth rates are forcing many school districts to close some of their buildings. There simply are too few students to justify keeping all buildings open. The Port Huron Area School District and the East China District are in the process of deciding which schools to close.
Michigan’s financial picture looks gloomy
Posted in State budget on January 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Michigan’s economic downturn is hitting the state’s treasury with a bang! Our state treasurer along with the House and Senate Fiscal Agency directors come up with estimates on a regular basis to guide the budget process. They came up with some bad news today. They projected that the General Fund revenues at $8.306 billion, $579 [...]
Here’s why I’m starting this blog in our part of Michigan
Posted in Personal, tagged Lapeer County, michigan house of representatives, michigan legislature, michigan senate, St. Clair County on January 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Let’s Have A Conversation I am a novice in the blogging world. However, I’m excited to open this line of communication with everyone in our state of Michigan, especially in Lapeer and St. Clair Counties. I look forward to an open and continuing dialogue with those who share my hopes, dreams and yes, concerns about [...]
It shouldn’t hurt to be a child
Posted in Uncategorized on January 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Most people would agree that childhood should a time of fun, happiness, and freedom from worries. Unfortunately this is not true for all kids. Many are victims of child abuse and neglect. Each year nearly 124,000 Michigan kids are reported abused and neglected. Every day, three children in America die as a result of abuse [...]
I’ve been counting my blessings.
Posted in Uncategorized on January 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The words of an old hymn admonish us to count our blessings, to name them one by one. As I look back on 2008 I realize that for many people there have been times of discouragement, economic distress and a sense of loss, and perhaps incidents of tragedy. My family and I have been fortunate [...]
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