Marriage Equality Update
"We are reviewing Judge Goldsmith's decision but as I have said repeatedly, the sooner the United States Supreme Court makes a decision...
Marriage Equality on Track in Michigan
On March 22, 2014, I had the privilege of being able to preform the marriage ceremonies for a small portion of the 300 couples that were...
Board of Water and Light to Have New Community Representative
Next Tuesday (January 20), the East Lansing City Council will be acting on my recommended appointment to the Board of Water and Light’s...
Lansing Board of Water and Light
Yesterday evening the Lansing Board of Water and Light's Board of Commissioners voted 5-3 to fire General Manager Peter Lark. Given the...
Selma Movie
Sarah Gonzales Triplett and I went to see Selma on Friday. It's a brilliant piece of cinematography, but as a work of history,...
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! I sincerely appreciate the officers that serve our community every day with the East...
Lowering Income Taxes Won't Help Michigan Long Term
An income tax cut would be politically popular, but deeply irresponsible. When you find yourself in a hole, you should stop digging! The...
Je Suis Charlie
And not alone. Je suis Charlie! Nous sommes Charlie!
Recognizing the East Lansing Police Department
This evening I joined my City Council colleagues at the annual East Lansing Police Department Awards to recognize the accomplishments of...
Rising Costs of Tuition
Unfortunately, no surprise here. As states, like Michigan, have disinvested from colleges and universities the burden of paying for...
