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Rep. Eileen Kowall Responds to State of the State Address

Rep. Eileen Kowall (R-White Lake) praises Gov. Rick Snyder, says more reform needed.

State Rep. Eileen Kowall (R-White Lake) made the following statement after Gov. Rick Snyder's third State of the State address:

"There has been quite a turnaround in our state over the past two years. Tonight, the governor stressed that although things have improved, we still need to find ways to help make our economy healthy so that Michigan can be a better place to live and work. I remain committed to creating an effective, accountable and transparent government, while looking for long-term solutions to our problems.

"Thanks to our reform efforts, our state has already become more competitive. While things are looking up, there are many more challenges to address and I am prepared to look at all possible solutions and opinions to help Michigan reach its full potential. Reform will never be easy, but we need to do everything we can to grow our economy and keep our children and grandchildren here in Michigan."

Steve Merglewski January 18, 2013 at 09:35 pm
are YOU kidding??? "Quite a turnaround" ?????? what data do you have that shows exactly how many jobs have been created from the $2 billion corp welfare tax giveaways??? Was it really worth gutting Public Ed funding and taxing seniors???
Wake up, Huron Valley School residents!!! Thr Kowalls have voted 100% AGAINST Pub Ed and the MI's middle class. Every piece of cookie cutter, copy/paste ALEC written legislation that has been forced through the repub majority in Lansing... the Kowalls have supported with a YES vote! There is ZERO evidence that the Kowalls'/Snyder's
Steve Merglewski January 18, 2013 at 09:44 pm
trickle down scheme has created ANY jobs in MI. Unemployment remains @ 8.9%.
Where are the trickle down jobs, Kowalls??? General statements about REFORMS working just doesn't cut it anymore. Snyder just admitted in an interview after the SOS that he does not have figures that show rtw4less creates more jobs. The extreme, Koch bros. & Dick Devos ALEC agenda being jammed down our throats is a scam!!! The Kowalls were a part in the 11th hour lame duck passing of numerous extreme bills.. including passing the Emergency Fincial Manager law AGAIN... just a month after MI repealed that ANTI-Democracy dictator law. The Kowalls and Snyder are about PRIVATIZING anything and everything they can... NO matter the effect their greedy actions have on MI's working class.

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Marjorie Findley June 18, 2013 at 12:58 pm
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Gerry S June 18, 2013 at 01:24 pm
After the last round of explosions I contacted Patrick Gibson at West Bay Exploration Company andRead More was told that yes, they have been conducting tests in the area over the last 18 months and "The impact of these charges is barely audible at the surface and would not sound like an explosion on neighboring property. Landowners affected by the survey are contacted through the mail so that they are aware of our timing. I am not sure what your mysterious explosions were, but I am pretty sure they were not the result of our surveys." In the press release provided by Laura Vogel today Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash says Thousands of acres of land in Oakland has been leased to Jordan Exploration. I am again confused. Do both companies have leases in Oakland County? Is it legal for them to detonate dynamite at all hours?
Marjorie Findley June 18, 2013 at 02:24 pm
So, Patrick Gibson can check West Bay records then KNOW if their testing occurred on Sat. 6/15/13Read More 9pm, instead of being 'pretty sure'. Guess I'll have to call Pat .... Getting answers to your questions re the companies involved, Gerry, can be mysterious too --- but, likely just a technicality as this industry includes 3 types, to: explore; drill; and extract (and/or frack). So, nailing anyone down to answer questions or get a commitment is elusive at best. Change the way the State of Michigan is obligated by legislation to foster the oil and gas industry, to instead protect public health. Support the ballot initiative: LetsBanFracking.org
steve johnson June 15, 2013 at 09:38 pm
What happened to the ditch that was next to the road way back when, did all the homeowners fill itRead More in over years and now you have a problem, call the county and have them reditch the side of the road.
Marlie still missing - has possibly been spotted close to Trenton and Woodsedge.
Lynn Burrows June 5, 2013 at 10:24 pm
She was seen tonight near High Bank Road - she is very skittish and runs off when approached - anyRead More help in trapping her is much appreciated!
Lynn Burrows June 6, 2013 at 08:13 am
She was seen last night near Red Bank (not High Bank). cross street is Trenton Rd.
Sherry Woodbeck June 2, 2013 at 08:11 am
Leah, I crossposted this. The person that found her, Cheryl may be contacted at 248 462 1182 orRead More e-mail her at ccraft1967@yahoo.com - Thank you.
Diane Boddy June 3, 2013 at 10:57 am
Has this little one found her home yet? Facebook has a "For the love of Louie, MI lost andRead More found dogs". I highly recommend posting there, they do a great job networking.
Sherry Woodbeck June 3, 2013 at 04:10 pm
It has been posted there as well. X fingers crossed X that her pet's are found. ;-)