Join The Fight To Repeal The Emergency Manager Act!
Dear Fellow Justice Caucus Member,
VIEWPOINT: Emergency manager law threatens Michigan's future
By Mary Valentine
On March 16, just 75 days into his administration, Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law PA4, legislation that can deprive local governments of all authority. Yes, you read that correctly. This bill can take away the rights of your legally elected representatives — and your rights as well.
Republicans Ride Roughshod Over Michigan
On May 5, 2011 the Michigan State House of Representatives passed the omnibus education budget bill. This bill devastates K-12 education in our state. This was a culmination of two weeks of the passing the most destructive pieces of legislation ever written in Michigan. State Senator Gretchen Whitmer estimates that these education cuts will send 150 Michigan school districts into bankruptcy. Don't get me started on the EFM (Emergency Financial Manager) thing right now. Keep reading for the rest of the story.
February: It's A Short Month -- Take Action NOW!
As part of it's commitment to Coalition Building, the Justice Caucus urges members and friends to take action in support of Public Broadcasting, Wisconsin Workers and Alternative Energy.
Since we can all use help with messaging, there's help from George Lakoff.
Public Broadcasting
Stand Up NOW For Wisconsin Public Workers!
New Caucus Board Elected at Convention Meeting
On February 12th the Justice Caucus met at the MDP Convention. At that time, a new Board was elected to serve for two years.
We would like to extend our most sincere gratitude to each and every one of the board members for their commitment to the Justice Caucus!
Join Us Saturday, February 12th, at Cobo Hall!
Fellow Democrats!
The MDP Justice Caucus
Michigan’s Progressive Democratic Caucus
Invites You to Our Convention Program
Saturday, February 12th, 10:15 am to Noon, Room O3-45, Cobo Hall
[Immediately following our membership meeting at 10:00 am]
Our Topic:
“Building a New, Winning, Progressive Democratic Coalition in Michigan”
Jocelyn Benson & Al Garrett Added to Convention Program
Jocelyn Benson, tireless 2010 Democratic candidate for Secretary of State, and Al Garrett, President of AFSCME Council 25, have signed on to the Justice Caucus Convention Program "Building A New, Winning, Democratic Coalition in Michigan." Former Lt. Governor John Cherry will lead the panel discussion.
John Cherry to Lead Justice Caucus Panel at Convention
Save the date!
The MDP Justice Caucus will be holding our biennial Membership Meeting to elect our Officers, At-Large Directors and District Directors for the 2011 - 2013 term, on Saturday, February 12, 2011, 10 am, in Room O3-45, Cobo Hall, Detroit, the morning of the Michigan Democratic Party Convention.