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Wall Street Journal opinion writer on border crisis: 'The true culprits are in Washington, not Austin'

By David Beasley | Sep 22, 2022

The crisis at the border has worsened more this year than any year before.

Border patrol chief agent: 'Encounters have increased over 92% from last year'

By David Beasley | Aug 31, 2022

The continuing border crisis has resulted in a 92% increase in encounters in the Swanton Sector, which includes counties in Vermont, New York and New Hampshire, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency.

JPMorgan economists: Inflation Reduction Act, supported by Peters and Stebenow, will have 'almost no effect' on price growth

By David Beasley | Aug 18, 2022

The Democrats' $750 billion climate and health care bill, called the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, was signed into law this week by President Joe Biden.

AAA spokesman: 'Consumers appear to be taking the pressure off their wallets by fueling up less'

By David Beasley | Jul 29, 2022

Gasoline prices across the country have continued to decline again in the last week, but Americans are still paying a premium at the pump.

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New York Times reporter: 'Gas prices rose 11.2% in June alone, and are up nearly 60%'

By David Beasley | Jul 15, 2022

Although gasoline prices across the country have continued to decline in the last week, Americans are still paying a premium at the pump. During June alone, gas prices jumped 11.2%.

New York Times: 'President Biden is hemorrhaging support'

By David Beasley | Jul 13, 2022

Following rumors that President Joe Biden plans to run for reelection in 2024, a new poll shows that most Democrats do not support this move. Meanwhile, the president's latest approval rating is near 30%-- a new record low-- and his net approval in Michigan is negative.

Biggs calls Biden's national energy policies 'hypocrisy' as Michiganders continue struggle to pay for gas

By David Beasley | Jul 11, 2022

As Michiganders continue to feel pain at the pump, President Joe Biden has stifled American energy production since he entered office in his effort to end fossil fuels completely.

FGI's McGinnis on US, Michigan gas prices: SPR 'created to respond to real emergencies,' not falling poll numbers

By David Beasley | Jul 11, 2022

A nonprofit group, The Functional Government Initiative (FGI), has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for refusing to release information about President Joe Biden's major releases from the emergency crude oil reserve amid rising gas prices.

PRI's Winegarden: 'Allowing more oil production would help reduce gas prices quickly' in Michigan

By David Beasley | May 16, 2022

The U.S. Interior Department has cancelled planned oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska, a move critics say is contributing to the country's high energy prices.

Voter Reference Foundation director: "Gov. Whitmer is in effect suborning voter fraud'

By David Beasley | May 3, 2022

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has a history of vetoing Republican-led legislation which strives to strengthen the security of the state's elections.

Eight Michigan communities land state Vibrancy grants to 'help ... invest in their downtowns'

By David Beasley | Apr 16, 2022

Eight Michigan communities have been awarded a combined $160,000 in state grants for downtown enhancement and improvement projects, according to a press release from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's (D-Mich.) office.

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Union leader: 'Access to paid parental leave has been life-changing'

By David Beasley | Apr 4, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) is celebrating the success of the paid family leave policy for state employees.

Major general: Medal of Honor winners deserve ‘gratitude and respect’

By David Beasley | Mar 20, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) declared March 25 as Medal of Honor Day to honor the sacrifice and heroism of the state's medal recipients.

Whitmer hails return of 'prevailing wage' requirement for state contracts

By David Beasley | Mar 15, 2022

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer decided in early March to reinstate the prevailing wage requirement, which means that contractors bidding on state construction projects must pay fair wages.

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Whitmer's 2023 budget proposal focuses on public safety, 'puts Michiganders first'

By David Beasley | Mar 14, 2022

Public safety tops Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's budget proposal for the next fiscal year.

Watchdog group seeks communications between U.S. Education Department officials, third parties in case involving DeVos

By David Beasley | Oct 20, 2020

An investigative watchdog group wants to look at communications between U.S. Education Department officials and third party groups regarding federal CARES Act grants.

Mitchell: Departing congressman decries 'petty politics'

By David Beasley | Oct 16, 2020

Departing U.S. Rep. Paul Mitchell, a Republican representing the 10th District of Michigan, says he will miss some aspects of being in Congress, but others not so much.

Shirkey: Whitmer throws health care workers 'under the bus'

By David Beasley | Jul 31, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order requiring “implicit bias” training for health care workers could discourage people from entering the profession, according to Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake).

Michigan House candidate's daughter: 'Do not vote for my dad.'

By David Beasley | Jul 21, 2020

A candidate for the Michigan state legislature is drawing opposition close to home -- literally.

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