Apr 28, 2008 | Ann Arbor News
Retail chain's politicking causes state investigation
“For a corporation to secretly finance a recall campaign is pretty unique”
At first, it seemed like the typical squabble over construction of a big-box superstore in a suburban community. via Ann Arbor News
Apr 28, 2008 | MichiganLiberal
Record-Eagle Rakes McManus, Land Over the Coals
“Campaign finance laws are about transparency, they are not about criminal action”
In an update to a story I brought you last week, the Traverse City Record-Eagle has published an editorial calling on Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land to launch a real investigation into alleged campaign ... via MichiganLiberal
GT takes on erosion at LochenHeath
“If we stabilize about 50 to 60 acres, we can get it fixed”
Grand Traverse County officials will step in to stem erosion problems at the stalled LochenHeath golf and residential development. via Traverse City Record-Eagle
Michelle McManus Stands in the Way of Campaign Finance Enforcement
Earlier this month as the Meijer-Acme scandal was winding its way through the courts, it hit a snag in 13th Circuit Court. via MichiganLiberal
Political gifts complicate Meijer case
Attorney General Mike Cox has received more than $16,000 in political contributions from Meijer's political action committee and executives since 2001, adding to questions of bias in a probe into the retailer's ... via Ann Arbor News
Court decision could decide future of Meijer recall election case
A court decision this week could determine the next course of action in an ongoing case against Meijer. via WTOM-TV Traverse City
Calls for change motivate tribe candidates
“Safety for my children is my number one priority.”
Danielle Hard's biggest worry heading into this week's tribal primary election isn't the success of the Grand Traverse Band's new casino in Williamsburg or the millions spent to upgrade its resort in Acme. via Traverse City Record-Eagle
You Haven't Lived Here Until: You've been to the Music House Museum in Acme
WHAT IS IT? A captivating collection of mechanical music machines from 1870 to 1930. via Detroit Free Press