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Meeting highlights—Two policy approvals, board/committee appointments, and correction of constitutional misinformation
The Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, was calm and productive.
August 6, 2024: Primary Election Day
Say the words “election day” and many only think of the November general election. What if there is another, more important election day?
The pandemonium of politics: should Christians really engage in it?
The August 6, 2024, primary election is fast approaching. Will Christians show up in record number? In this article, the author puts into perspective why Christians need to do just that.
Tractor Supply abolishes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals
“One of America’s leading rural-supply merchant announced Thursday [June 27, 2024] that it is ending all ‘Diversity, Equity, Inclusion’ programs and will no longer support LGBTQ and global warming causes.” —Washington Times
Meeting highlights—Commissioner attempts to censor public comment
The July 9, 2024, Board of Commissioners meeting had a full agenda but started with an outburst by Commissioner Roger Bergman. After a quick break and an explanation of the First Amendment right to free speech, the meeting continued.
Vote Common Good exposed
According to influencewatch.org, the mission of Vote Common Good is "to convince five to fifteen percent of American Christians to vote for liberal candidates and causes..."
School bond proposals—what they don’t tell taxpayers
When school bond proposals claim there will be a zero increase in taxes, is there still a cost to voters?
Breaking the $42 million narrative
Why would someone from the Lansing area set up a website targeting the Ottawa County Board and their budget?
What is a Republican?
“A lot of Democrats know they can’t get elected with a D next to their name, so they put an R next to their name and then vote like liberals.” —Andrew Roth, President of the State Freedom Caucus Network, told the Daily Wire.
Franklin and the Free Press
In order to get at Franklin's perspective on the press in America, we need to take a step back to get a sense of its powers.
Meeting highlights—Officers Compensation Recommendation/Resolution
The media sat front and center at the Tuesday May 14, 2024 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meeting, expecting the Board to vote on a resolution from the Ottawa County Officers Compensation Commission regarding raises for elected officials.
Liberal “nonpartisan” activists: League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters claims to be nonpartisan, when in reality the organization engages in extremely partisan politics and spends most of its programming dollars on lobbying for progressive policies.
