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Michigan Policast for Monday, July 5, 2021 House Fiscal Agency scandal of 1993 & how it may be a warning for Weisselberg Independence Day! POTUS & other VIPS visit the National Cherry Festival in Traverse...

Michigan Policast for Monday, July 5, 2021

House Fiscal Agency scandal of 1993 & how it may be a warning for Weisselberg
Independence Day! POTUS & other VIPS visit the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City
Detroit-area floods
Polls: approval, infrastructure, vaccines, pandemic
Jobs and unemployment
Michigan budget goes undone, despite GOP's 2019 legislation
Republican gubernatorial pipedreams
Michigan's new vaccine incentive: MI Shot to Win
The battle over voting rights
Political notes

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Pre-segment segment: House Fiscal Agency scandal of 1993 & how it may be a warning for Weisselberg
Segment one: Independence Day! POTUS & other VIPS visit the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City
Segment two: Detroit-area floods
Segment three: Polls: approval, infrastructure, vaccines, pandemic
Segment four: Jobs and unemployment
Segment five: Michigan budget goes undone, despite GOP's 2019 legislation
Segment six: Republican gubernatorial pipedreams
Segment seven: Michigan's new vaccine incentive: MI Shot to Win
Segment eight: The battle over voting rights
Segment nine: Political notes
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House Fiscal Agency scandal of 1993 & how it may be a warning for Weisselberg

Eric Freedman Ph.D. – Knight Center for Environmental Journalism Chair and Professor
James Mitzelfeld on LinkedIn
In Case Against Trump’s Company, Echoes of His Father’s Tactics on Taxes – The New York Times
Michigan House Scandal Strips Veteran Lawmaker Of Power
Leaders act quickly in fiscal agency scandal
U.S. v. Morberg
The Scandal, 20 Years Later
Welcome to the House Fiscal Agency
Trump Organization, CFO Allen Weisselberg Charged With Tax Crimes
Prosecutors charge Trump Organization with a 15-year tax scheme
Prosecutors allege a 15-year tax fraud scheme as the Trump Organization and CFO Allen Weisselberg are arraigned on multiple criminal charges
Weisselberg, ‘Soldier’ for Trump, Faces Charges and Test of His Loyalty
Trump biographer explains Ivanka Trump ‘is in peril' along with Allen Weisselberg

On this day in 1994:

Eric Freedman and Jim Mitzelfeld of @DetroitNews win @PulitzerPrizes for reporting that discloses flagrant spending abuses at Michigan's House Fiscal Agency. pic.twitter.com/pBEZ3PYrby

— Ken Coleman (@HistoryLivesDet) April 12, 2019

“You didn’t pay tax on the car or a company apartment…you didn’t pay tax, or education for your grandchildren — I, don’t even know what do you have to put? Does anybody know the answer to that stuff?”

Prosecutors call this an admission… pic.twitter.com/3Myuzy0cB9

— Andrew Feinberg (@AndrewFeinberg) July 4, 2021

 

Donald Trump Jr. Concedes Felony Count In Indictment Against Dad's Company Is True https://t.co/pSF0O1urT3

— TrumpRussiaTies Mapping Project (@TrumpRussiaTies) July 4, 2021

Mad Magazine 1992. They clearly knew what a shit-brick he was back then. pic.twitter.com/dUKMgMEGX5

— Richard N. Ojeda, II (@Ojeda4America) July 4, 2021

Independence Day! POTUS & other VIPS visit the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City

‘Cherry pie’ brings President Joe Biden to Michigan ahead of Fourth of July (includes a great photo gallery)
Biden told of ‘rough year' during cherry farm tour in Antrim County
Biden tours Up North orchard, says he came for the cherry pie
National Cherry Festival

Why Traverse City one might ask? 1) the entire region highlights us coming back together; 2) its an amazing town/region; 3) it’s smart politics—places like Grand Traverse are no longer ‘flyover country’ due to the shifting demographics and long-term trends https://t.co/dWPfD9G6Of

— Patrick Schuh (@PatrickSchuh) June 30, 2021

.⁦@POTUS⁩ working the line pic.twitter.com/EIw5Nooqlx

— Emily Lawler (@emilyjanelawler) July 3, 2021

Morning Briefing July 3, 2021: President Biden to visit Traverse City today, trash concerns mount in Metro Detroit following massive floods, at least 19 missing as mudslide west of Tokyo hits houses https://t.co/m7imWgvtOu

— ClickOnDetroit (@clickondetroit) July 3, 2021

Biden signals Michigan's midterm elections have begun. Here's how https://t.co/ClRpZiURHU

— The Detroit News (@detroitnews) July 4, 2021

Detroit-area floods

Duggan discusses flood aid with Biden in northern Michigan
How a Disaster Gets Declared
Detroiters demand solutions after massive flooding | Bridge Michigan
AG – AG Nessel Warns Residents About Price-Gouging, Contractor Scams and Water-Damaged Vehicles
This Poor McLaren MP4-12C Got Submerged In Detroit's Floods And We Can Fix It

Had an excellent meeting with President Biden on a cherry farm in Antrim County today. Had a chance to show him pictures of the terrible impact of the flood in our area and asked for his help.

— Mayor Mike Duggan (@MayorMikeDuggan) July 3, 2021

Last week's storm was more intense and devastating than 2014's, when President Obama declared a disaster. We feel we have a stronger case for a declaration this time. Detroiters appreciate @GovWhitmer‘s sense of urgency in quickly getting this declaration.https://t.co/GhLl3hJX3h

— Mayor Mike Duggan (@MayorMikeDuggan) July 1, 2021

WATCH: @wxyzdetroit viewer sent us this footage of nearly submerged cars at the @Stellantis Jefferson North Assembly Plant @wxyzdetroit @HallyVogelWXYZ @JennaWils #MIWX #MIFlooding #MetroDetroit pic.twitter.com/58MuzZEs5p

— Jenn Schanz (@JennSchanzWXYZ) June 26, 2021

“It’s materialistic stuff,” Morris said. “It can be replaced, but I’m glad me and my kids are alright.”

https://t.co/BFNrrt6QZY

— Local 4 WDIV Detroit (@Local4News) June 27, 2021

Macomb County public works chief Candice Miller calls for independent flood investigation https://t.co/hQJhDZGwWX

— Crain's Detroit Business (@crainsdetroit) July 1, 2021

Your car and basement might not be covered by insurance after a flood. Here's why https://t.co/L4LS297Y0W

— Detroit Free Press (@freep) June 29, 2021

In a meeting with Mayor Mike Duggan today, President Joe Biden pledged to help Detroiters recover from devastating flooding. https://t.co/TVVsZyY10v

— City of Detroit (@CityofDetroit) July 3, 2021

MDOT tells 7 Action News much of the infrastructure in metro Detroit is designed to handle three inches of rain in 24 hours. In some areas, we got about twice that. https://t.co/2UhQOt8Mbd

— WXYZ Detroit (@wxyzdetroit) July 3, 2021

Climate activists and their Democratic allies in Congress are pressing for huge investments to slow global warming, after a bipartisan infrastructure plan cut out some of President Joe Biden’s key climate initiatives.https://t.co/stnMut7LLI

— The Associated Press (@AP) July 5, 2021

Polls: approval, infrastructure, vaccines, pandemic

Post-ABC poll finds Biden popular but Republicans resisting the coronavirus vaccine. – The Washington Post
Poll: 6 in 10 GOP voters favor new $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan, boosting Biden’s hopes of a big bipartisan win
June 27-30, 2021, Washington Post-ABC News poll
Most Americans prioritize making lawful voting easier, Washington Post-ABC poll finds
Americans give Biden mostly positive marks for first 100 days, Post-ABC poll finds

 

Jobs and unemployment

No, unemployment benefits don’t stop people from returning to work – The Washington Post
Majority of jobless Americans chose going back to work over receiving the extra $600 unemployment benefit – MarketWatch
Whitmer – Gov. Whitmer's Statement on Michigan's Positive Economic Growth
The pandemic forced millions out of a job. Some say they can’t return to the way things were
Unemployed Americans are feeling the emotional strain of job loss; most have considered changing occupations
Increasingly, workers expect pandemic workplace adaptations to stick
June jobs report: U.S. economy adds 850,000 jobs, unemployment rate increases to 5.9 percent – The Washington Post
Whitmer – Gov. Whitmer's Statement on Michigan's Positive Economic Growth
‘The final straw’: How the pandemic pushed restaurant workers over the edge

 

I sat down this week with Brian Calley of @SBAM and Paula Gardner from @BridgeMichigan to discuss the labor shortage in some parts of Michigan and how the state can help both workers and businesses with thoughtful state policy. Watch here: https://t.co/5Hltjp6MgI

— Peter Ruark (@Pe_Ru) July 2, 2021

Michigan budget goes undone, despite GOP promises

Title IX changes, Michigan has a budget deal, and Larry Inman gets a mistrial | Michigan Policast for Monday, December 16, 2019
Budget deal reached in Michigan legislature
Policy changes clinch Michigan budget deal
Legislature approves budget to close K-12 school funding gap
Michigan lawmakers pass ‘historic’ $17B plan for schools to close funding gap | Bridge Michigan
GOP-led Legislature passes last-minute schools budget, puts other funding on ice, despite deadline ⋆ Michigan Advance
Michigan lawmakers leave for summer break without passing budget | Bridge Michigan
Michigan child care providers left in lurch as lawmakers go on vacation | Bridge Michigan
July 1st Arrives and With It Republican Lawmakers’ Failure to Pass a Full Budget – Michigan Democratic Party

The deal was struck as a compromise between the Republican-led legislature – whose leaders wanted to curb Whitmer’s administrative transfer powers after she used the State Administrative Board to redirect millions worth of funding within state department budgets – and Whitmer, who was reluctant to restrict the governor’s executive authority in state law. ~https://www.mlive.com/news/2019/12/budget-deal-reached-in-michigan-legislature.html

 

Universities and colleges would like to see their budget completed, conversations to continue into the summer months.https://t.co/3inF1MnNXd pic.twitter.com/fqlR8dNQDV

— Gongwer Michigan (@GongwerMichigan) June 30, 2021

ICYMI: Michigan Legislature passes big K-12 school funding boost https://t.co/Mbwrbe5o9b

— Crain's Detroit Business (@crainsdetroit) July 4, 2021

The state Legislature is on a summer break with much of the state budget still unfinished. That includes revenue sharing payments to local governments, as well as plans for using federal pandemic aid. https://t.co/fGPImsjIHd

— Michigan Radio (@MichiganRadio) July 2, 2021

GOP gubernatorial pipe dreams

James Craig to give 1st political speech at Jackson County GOP event
While James Craig Dodges Questions, He’s Appeared on Fox News Nearly 20 Times – Michigan Democratic Party
Weekly Roundup: James Craig’s First Stump, the Extremist Battle Royale, and Tudor Dixon’s Trump Alums – Michigan Democratic Party
Michigan attorney Mike Cox considers governor run as Republican
Michigan GOP, Weiser agree to pay $200,000 to resolve probe
Former GOP chair: Weiser trying to ‘spin the truth' about $200K settlement
Betsy D for Governor? (Guest: Matthew Dowd) | A Republic if you can keep it 

Full accountability requires a MCFA complaint against Grot for candidate work w/dark $; election law criminal complaint by ⁦@MIAttyGen⁩ ⁦@dananessel⁩ against ⁦@RonaldWeiser⁩; and @migop member fiduciary violation suit against Weiser https://t.co/4o7Z9lbb8j

— Mark Brewer (@MarkBrewerDems) July 4, 2021

 

Michigan's new vaccine incentive: MI Shot to Win

COVID-19 vaccine lotto is shot at $5M in cash prizes, scholarships
Michigan hopes $5 million vaccine lottery inspires more people to get shots | Bridge Michigan
1st Michigan hospital system announces mandatory employee COVID-19 vaccinations ⋆ Michigan Advance
Three in 10 Americans Think Pandemic Is Over in U.S.
State Modeling Update
MI Shot to Win registration site

 

The highly infectious Delta has become CA’s most identified variant of the coronavirus. Delta is now more widespread than the previous dominant strain, which accounted for 34.3% of analyzed cases in June. https://t.co/fia8EaQRiC

— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) July 5, 2021

Florida is averaging 2,241 cases/day, a 55% increase over the last 14 days. That’s 17% of all cases in the US. Florida needs to surge its vaccine effort. https://t.co/siYpbwPj2X

— Jonathan Reiner (@JReinerMD) July 4, 2021

The battle over voting rights

Emails: Michigan sheriff sought to seize voting machines amid Trump claims | Bridge Michigan
The Michigan Republican Who Decided to Tell the Truth – The Atlantic
A U.P. senator stood up to Trump. His career may suffer. His cows don’t care. | Bridge Michigan
Ed McBroom is still worried about fraud, despite releasing a months-long report that found no evidence for it.
Opinion | These Republicans knew the ‘big lie’ was absurd. What does that say about the rest of their party? – The Washington Post
Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Voting Restrictions – The New York Times
Advocates decry Supreme Court's surprisingly sweeping voting rights decision – POLITICO
Opinion | The Supreme Court Abandons Voting Rights – The New York Times
Opinion | Roberts’s Supreme Court systematically dismantles the Voting Rights Act – The Washington Post
Arizona’s Maricopa County will replace voting equipment, fearful that GOP-backed election review has compromised security – The Washington Post

If you ever want to get caught committing multiple crimes, call @RudyGiuliani , he can help. pic.twitter.com/NTGQzDQIqr

— TheSadTruth (@ReportsDaNews) July 5, 2021

With the heavily conservative Supreme Court, the religious right won big this year. Big surprise. Read a summary of the sessions cases that dealt with religion. #SCOTUS #ReligiousRight #Discrimination @ConversationUS https://t.co/hCXAENPLFC

— Crooks and Liars (@crooksandliars) July 5, 2021

 

Political notes

Michigan weed market reaches $3.2 billion, new study finds
Michigan’s licensed marijuana industry wants bigger piece of $3.2B market | Bridge Michigan
Former justice discourages redistricting commission from using UM guidance
Michigan's push to end gerrymandering offers ‘hope' for divided nation, advocates say
Critical race theory in education divides Michigan school boards
Grand Ledge school board meeting recessed after raucous public comment
Public comment gets heated at Grand Ledge School Board meeting | WLNS 6 News
Pelosi Names Members to Select Committee to Investigate January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol | Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Inside the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot: An Exclusive Video Investigation – The New York Times
2 Michigan Republicans vote against scuttling Confederate statues ⋆ Michigan Advance
The House Votes To Remove Confederate Statues In The U.S. Capitol : NPR
‘Unlike anything I’ve seen at the FTC’: Biden’s chair makes her public debut
$15M Turned Trump Into China's Chump
Frederick Douglass: What to the slave is the Fourth of July?
On this day in 1831: Blackburn slaves escape for freedom
Women in the Biden White House earn 99 cents for every $1 earned by men
Women in President Donald Trump’s White House earn 69 cents for every $1 paid to male staffers

As a former GOP chair, I never thought I'd say this, but thank you to the Democrats for being good stewards of the Constitution when America needed them most.

— Jennifer Horn (@NHJennifer) July 5, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

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