Michigan law loophole sparks election filing reform push
Editor notes a political maneuver around an election law loophole involving Jase Bolger and Roy Schmidt. The proposed measure by Tom Hooker would extend filing deadlines by five business days if a candidate withdraws last minute, via affidavit, with a $100 fee, to prevent write ins and strengthen standards.
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Jase Bolger
Roy Schmidt
Bolger
Hooker
Michigan
Secretary of State
Explaining Tragedy After Mass Shootings and Randomness
The author argues against quick judgment after the Colorado cinema massacre and Jared Loughner’s Arizona shooting, noting humans seek patterns and explanations even in randomness. He cautions that deranged acts defy simple political or causal blaming and urges cautious, non sensational reflection.
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Jared Lee Loughner
Loughner
Word on the Street debates gun laws after Colorado shooting
In the wake of the Colorado movie theater massacre that killed 12 and wounded over 50, voices weigh stricter gun control. Debates reference President Obama opposition to assault rifles and discuss whether tighter laws or armed citizens would have changed the outcome.
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Colorado Movie Theatre
Obama
Letters cont to next page endorses Matt Saxton for sheriff
A reader urges support for Matt Saxton in the Calhoun County Sheriff race citing his leadership, integrity and experience. The letter argues local services depend on county revenues linked to the sheriff’s office and urges voters to elect the right leader to manage the system.
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Matt Saxton
Calhoun County
Matt
Vote No On 911 Surcharge Aug 7 Protest Letter
Editor urges residents to vote no on the 911 tax increase, arguing previous voters rejected a 911 consolidation, county officials pushed it, the plan would raise the fee from 60 cents to about $2.20, and that users in areas with many 911 calls should pay based on volume to avoid a “cash cow.”
City Council urged to approve Oaklawn Hospital plan
Faye Berry of Marshall appeals to the City Council to affirm the Oaklawn Hospital plan after long study. She emphasizes hospital stability alongside schools churches and government as measures of community resilience.
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Marshall City
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