Liz Boyd
Liz Boyd
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I will point out to you that the governor opposes the initiative. I will point out to you that she asked the Civil Tights Commission to investigate, and that has brought some transparency to what has not been a very transparent process.
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The people's voice can be powerful. Public opinion has brought wars to an end. Look at what the people's voice has done on the issue of immigration, raising awareness there.
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We're pleased that the Senate and House have responded to the governor's call for an increase, and we're looking forward to that bill arriving on the governor's desk.
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We are fortunate to have had her talents for as long as we've had them.
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The potential impact to Michigan can be huge. Like everyone else, we are keeping a close eye on the unfolding situation and trying to assess how large the impact may be.
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We are pleased to see (Lansing) step up.
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We have seen an increase in prices and inflation. It is about time we give people a fair wage for a fair day's work.
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We put an aggressive package on the table. In the end, Ford made a business decision, and we respect that decision.
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We really want to attempt to create a school culture where stopping bullying is everyone's responsibility.
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Those backers of the drive can take great pride in knowing that it was their effort that helped urge lawmakers to approve the increase in the minimum wage.
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We're not suggesting that companies not get profits. But unreasonable profits are another thing.
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Today, the governor has no intention of suspending the sales tax. It would be an option, under a variety of circumstances.
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But we are disappointed that he would come to the heart of the manufacturing industry and not address his failure to enact trade policies that help our American manufacturers keep jobs in this country.
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It's not an approach we support. We'd prefer that lawmakers concentrate on issues on which there is more bipartisan agreement.