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Nonilex

"I stayed in the room because I needed to make the case for #Michigan, & that's my job,”Gov #GretchenWhitmer said.

…She said her presence…"was not an endorsement of any of the actions he took or the comments that were made."

"I was going in for a meeting, & they walked me into a press conference, & I sat there thinking about the people of northern Michigan who still don't have power...I thought about MI businesses that are paying a price because of #tariff fluctuation.…”

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Gov #GretchenWhitmer said Thurs that she stood in the Oval Office, a day earlier, during an afternoon press conference where #Trump signed a series of memos targeting his political enemies because she wanted to advocate on behalf of the residents of #Michigan.

"It was not where I wanted to be or planned to be or would have liked to have been," Whitmer told reporters…. "I disagree with a lot of stuff that was said & the actions that were taken.

detroitnews.com/story/news/pol

The Detroit News · Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defends staying in Oval Office during Trump press conferenceBy , The Detroit News
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Ike

Further, the whole reason for the founding the United States was (supposedly) to escape religious persecution.

I dont buy that, but many WASPs do - and if they do, then they should either acknowledge the necessity of the separation of church and state (and vote based on other-than the religious beliefs of the candidate), or acknowledge their own hypocrisy.

#Michigan#JohnJames#GretchenWhitmer
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#Michigan Secretary of State #JocelynBenson announced Wednesday her plans to run for #governor, making her the first major #Democratic candidate to enter the race to replace Gov #GretchenWhitmer.

In an email announcing her run, Benson said she has a track record of delivering results to improve the lives of Michigan residents.

#Benson4MI #Vote #MIpol #USpol
freep.com/story/news/politics/

Detroit Free Press · Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State, announces run for Michigan governorBy , Detroit Free Press
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Risky Revival: How #Michigan’s #Palisades #NuclearPlant could impact agriculture

While state leaders champion the Palisades reopening as an energy solution, local farmers remain divided over the potential threats to their land and water.

by S. Nicole Lane, for Investigate Midwest December 10, 2024

COVERT, Michigan — "The Palisades Nuclear Generating Station, long synonymous with safety lapses and regulatory oversight, is poised for an unprecedented comeback under Michigan Gov. #GretchenWhitmer’s plan to reopen the shuttered plant by 2025 — the first attempt of its kind in U.S. history.

"However, in this robust agricultural region, there are fears about how reopening a problematic plant could impact area farmers and the food they produce.

"Approximately 6,362 farms are within 50 miles of Palisades. In Van Buren County alone, where the plant is located, there are 838 farms. Michigan’s southwestern corner, home to 80% of the state’s farms, is often called the 'blueberry capital of the world.'

"'A leak (and) this 150-year-old farm is done,' said Bill Adams, who runs Adams Blueberry Farms in Hartford, Michigan, 16 miles south of the plant. 'Why would they restart something that old and sitting this long?'

"Opened in 1971, Palisades, which is located along #LakeMichigan, once generated 5% of Michigan’s electricity, enough to power 800,000 homes. But a litany of mechanical issues plagued its operations for decades.

"In 2013, the plant leaked 79 gallons of diluted #RadioactiveWater into Lake Michigan, forcing a five-week shutdown — its ninth closure in just two years.

"Federal regulators repeatedly flagged the plant for safety concerns, from undetected #RadiationExposure among employees in 2008 to persistent cracks in its 300,000-gallon storage tank that leaked for over a decade. In 2012, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) described Palisades as having some of the worst cases of nuclear fuel container weakening in the nation.

"The plant was permanently shut down on May 31, 2022, with its owners citing financial and safety concerns. But just months later, Whitmer announced a plan to revive Palisades, reigniting debates over the risks and benefits of #NuclearEnergy in a state still grappling with its troubled legacy.

"Typically, after 40 years, a nuclear power plant is closed and undergoes a complex decommissioning process that can take up to 30 years to complete. Globally, the only plants that have reopened are in Japan.

"#Holtec Decommissioning International bought Palisades in 2022 with the goal of dismantling it. Now, with Whitmer’s support, they have since decided to reopen the plant, something Holtec has never done.

"Neither Holtec nor Whitmer’s office responded to multiple requests for comment. "

Read more:
investigatemidwest.org/2024/12

Investigate Midwest · Risky Revival: How Michigan’s Palisades nuclear plant could impact agriculture By S. Nicole Lane, for Investigate Midwest
#NoNukes#WaterIsLife#LandIsLife
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#Michigan #Democrats look toward a #future that some #hope includes a #Governor #PeteButtigieg

Though Buttigieg has publicly and privately stated that he won’t make any decisions about his future until after the Biden administration ends on Jan. 20, he has already fielded calls from #Michigan #Democrats urging him to enter the 2026 race to replace Gov. #GretchenWhitmer, who is #termlimited.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Michigan #DemocraticParty #Allies

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CNN's Tapper, Bash Urged to Apologize for 'Reprehensible' Lies About Rashida Tlaib
from #CommonDreams

Brett Wilkins
Sep 24, 2024

"At this point, there is virtually zero chance that #CNN, #JakeTapper, and #DanaBash don't know that #RashidaTlaib never said what they are claiming," said one observer.

commondreams.org/news/rashida-

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Common Dreams · CNN's Tapper, Bash Urged to Apologize for 'Reprehensible' Lies About Rashida Tlaib | Common Dreams"At this point, there is virtually zero chance that CNN, Jake Tapper, and Dana Bash don't know that Rashida Tlaib never said what they are claiming," said one observer.
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