Quaint.

You can’t will a budget into existence with press releases, believe me we tried.

Possible government shut down in Lansing and Washington. This is fine. It's fine. Everything's fine.

The next feature from Apple is one where when I change my password at work on one device, it works for all of them. Security issue? Probably. But a risk I'm willing to take on this morning of the "is this your device" loop.

Every local official in Michigan should be asking their lawmakers one thing: “Will the cuts to sales tax and revenue sharing outweigh the new road funding?” If the answer is no, then it’s not a solution, it’s a shell game dressed up as progress with good marketing.

Now do the Epstein Files www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/u...

The rapture is today. Remember: if you’re in line for the rapture, stay in line.

There's no reason to wait. School Boards are adopting budgets, the House, the Senate, and the Governor agree on 89% of key spending priorities; any further delay in getting to 100% is unnecessary and delays important decisions related to instruction and learning. www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...

Congress voted to inflict pain on those who most need access to Medicaid in exchange for tax deductions for tanning beds.

Congress must protect Medicaid — for our schools, our educators, and most importantly, our students. www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/opinio...

Fun Fact: The new pope went to seminary in Michigan. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorr_E....

Ope, we have a pope.

Between Vatican City and Ann Arbor, there’s a lot of white smoke in the air.

So we’re arresting judges now. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...

Three separate courts today blocked the Trump administration from defunding schools for engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. This sends a clear message: These efforts are unlawful.

As Tesla falters, these new EVs are picking up the pace www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...

I haven't watched all the news nor read all the articles, but the words "market manipulation" have not been used in any of the ones I have seen.

okay now that you all have gotten a taste of America's rational and predictable new trade policy, everyone who wants to build your new factories here just form an orderly line

Today, I had the honor of participating in the groundbreaking ceremony for the New Vision Lansing Tower on Grand. These projects will redefine our city’s skyline and serve as a catalyst for continued downtown growth. Exciting times are ahead for Lansing! www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/l...

“In the weeks since I announced I wasn’t running for a third term as an at-large Lansing City Council member, I’ve heard from neighbors from Colonial Village up to Delta River Drive and everywhere in between, asking me to continue serving our community.” www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/l...

News from @wlns.bsky.social about the campaign. Visit spada4lansing.com to get involved!

From WKAR News: Lansing City Councilmember Peter Spadafore launches campaign to represent 4th Ward. #Spada4Lansing

Today I'm thrilled to announce that I have decided to run for the open 4th Ward seat on the Lansing City Council in this year’s election. I’m ready to gain a fresh perspective and take on new challenges. I look forward to continuing to serve our community and meeting each of you in the 4th ward!

I have this colleague who sent out a weekly newsletter from the US Department of Education every week for at least 12 years through several administrations. The last one I got was 1/17/2025.

While I’m disappointed @petebuttigieg.bsky.social won’t be running to represent our state, I’m glad he’s not stepping away. He’s the kind of leader we need and I know he’ll go where he can make the greatest impact and actually walks the walk. petebuttigieg.substack.com/p/im-not-run...

The Secretary of Education has no idea what the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is. You might not know the acronym, but the person tasked with administering that law ought to have prepared beyond the letters.

Get in loser, we're tanking the economy

More of this!

There’s gotta be a @lansingmifacts.com Terry Hanks joke in here, but I’ll leave it to the professionals.

Dude is out here tanking the economy, hawking $100K cars that no one wants, and spouting marketing email talking points on the White House lawn. The broligarchy has arrived, folks—and they’re not gonna do shit to make your life better.

Erasing history because they are so insecure they’re triggered by words. “Photos seemed to be flagged for removal simply because their file included the word ”gay,” including service members with that last name and an image of…aircraft Enola Gay, which dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima.”

REMINDER: The Department of Education Organization Act (Public Law 96-88), an act of Congress, established the U.S. Department of Education in 1979. It would take an act of Congress to close the Department of Education.

“If war is what the U.S. wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we’re ready to fight till the end,” China’s embassy to the United States posted on X on Tuesday night.

I turned it on for about two minutes. That is not a speech, it’s a fascist rally on the floor of the US House of Representatives.

I’m not going to watch. Just let me know if we’re still technically in NATO by the end.

I think it's interesting that they refer to DEI as such but spell out critical race theory. Clearly they've done testing on messaging and have no idea what either means, just know that buzz words trigger certain reactions from the base…but her emails?

Tanking our economy and tearing up decades-old alliances. I wonder who that could possibly benefit?

A special preview of tonight’s joint address.

“We are in completely uncharted waters, led by a president, who — well, I cannot believe he is a Russian agent, but he sure plays one on TV.​“

How it started and how it’s going (plus Rufio). Happy 9th wedding anniversary to Daniel! We met 13 years ago on the same date and am looking forward to many more adventures happy years to come.

Not quite what the founders had in mind. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/u...

Late last night, House Republicans narrowly voted on a budget bill that increases the budget deficit by $2.8 trillion over the next ten years, including $600 billion in interest. It cuts billions in taxes for the wealthy and decimates vital services and programs for vulnerable Americans.

Major props to Senator @jeremymoss.bsky.social for this epic move. Well done, friend.

Article I § 25 of the MI Constitution states “the union of one man and one woman in marriage shall be the only agreement recognized as a marriage or similar union for any purpose.” So while today’s waste of ink resolution does nothing, should Obergefell be overturned, MI law bans gay marriage.

Here’s the resolution. Only 7 sponsors.

Head of the Iowa farmers union on NPR, (paraphrased) we don’t mind making cuts to “government waste” to make a point, but just don’t come after our subsidies.

Well, now that I’ve watched the morning news and scrolled for a bit, it’s time to temporarily ignore the utter hellscape that is Washington and carry on with my day at work.

I believe the technical term for what’s going on is a “shit show”.