Monthly Archives: January 2011

Rich Robinson of the Michigan Campaign Finance Reform Network not only gets it, he’s been leading the charge for reform armed with facts, facts, facts.  His research has done more to reveal the excesses of campaign funding than any other … Continue reading →

Justice Elizabeth A. Weaver’s (Michigan Supreme Court, retired) plan for reform is really quite simple but comprehensive.  And when combined with openness would well serve the citizens of this state. Syndicated columnist NPR commentator Jack Lesenberry gets it and has … Continue reading →

With the move to a Supreme Court once again under the control of Justices who have been pushed forward by then-Governor John Engler, we see an increase in secrecy.  Even the process of the selection of Robert Preston Young, Jr., … Continue reading →

This is a work in progress, at early stages yet and there is much more to tell, but we offer the tale of Judge Steven Servaas.

Yes, this is a holiday set aside to honor the slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.  Last week I had the opportunity to read afresh his letter written when he sat in the Birmingham jail.  Imagine, if you … Continue reading →

Southeast Michigan is now, again, still the seat of authority for the Michigan Supreme Court with this morning’s appointment of Court of Appeals Judge Brian K. Zahra to the High Court.  Here’s the Michigan Public Radio story. Here’s some background … Continue reading →

Here it is, here it is, just off the website of the Grand Rapids Press: Guest Commentary: How to reform Supreme Court elections in Michigan.  The author is Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth A. Weaver (retired) and it should come as … Continue reading →

We predicted it (November 22, 2010) and it has transpired.  Robert Preston Young, Jr., is now the Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court.  You can read about it almost any place.  Here’s the story in the Michigan Messenger.  The Court … Continue reading →

Ed White of the AP has followed up on Tim Skubick’s lead from last week that Michigan Supreme Court Maura Corrigan is to lead the troubled Department of Human Services.  You can read the account in the Chicago Tribune here.  Mr. … Continue reading →