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Group challenges anti-bridge proposal as legally flawed attempt to protect Maroun monopoly
MLive.com: August 22, 2012
A group calling itself Taxpayers Against Monopolies says a proposal designed to block construction of a new Detroit-Windsor bridge contains legal and logical flaws that should keep it off the November ballot.
The proposal, backed by Ambassador Bridge owner Matty Moroun, seeks to amend the Michigan constitution to require a public vote for state participation in any international bridge or tunnel project not already completed by the end of the year, including the New International Trade Crossing planned by Gov. Rick Snyder and Canadian officials.
Continue ReadingFunds Exist to Perform Vital Service to U.S. Ports But 30% Spending Cut Looms
Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition: August 20, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 20, 2012 – A potential economic storm is brewing around the nation’s ports and harbors because Congress may not adequately finance vital dredging programs even though there are more than sufficient funds available.
“America already faces a severe dredging crisis that undermines the effectiveness of our nation’s transportation system,” said Ed Wolking, director of the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition and executive vice president of the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Continue ReadingFunds Exist to Perform Vital Service to U.S. Ports but 30% Spening Cut Looms
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 20, 2012 – A potential economic storm is brewing around the nation’s ports and harbors because Congress may not adequately finance vital dredging programs even though there are more than sufficient funds available. “America already faces a severe dredging crisis that undermines the effectiveness of our nation’s transportation system,” said Ed Wolking, director of the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Announces Participants for Leadership Detroit Class XXXIV
DETROIT, August 16, 2012 – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber announced the participants in Leadership Detroit Class XXXIV, a 10-month transformational leadership program designed to challenge emerging and existing leaders from Southeast Michigan to bring about positive change. “Southeast Michigan …
Continue ReadingBridging the border: Influence of money (part 3)
Michigan Radio: August 15, 2012
The arguments for and against building a new bridge to Canada at Detroit, for the most part, have been pretty one-sided. The owners of the Ambassador Bridge are fighting it and spending tons of money in TV ads.
If you watch TV at all, you’ve probably seen one of the Ambassador Bridge-sponsored ads criticizing plans for a new bridge.
Continue ReadingBridging the border: Do we need a new bridge? (part 1)
Michigan Radio: August 13, 2012
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder says we need a new bridge to Canada. It will mean more trade and more and better jobs. Not everyone agrees, especially the owners of the single bridge in Detroit which connects Michigan to Canada.
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Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs on Democratic Primary for 14th Congressional District
DETROIT, August 8, 2012 – Today, Detroit Regional Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs Brad Williams issued the following statement on the result of the Democratic primary election in the 14th Congressional District: “Congressman Peters earned a hard fought victory …
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs on Democratic Primary for 14th Congressional District
DETROIT, August 8, 2012 – Today, Detroit Regional Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs Brad Williams issued the following statement on the result of the Democratic primary election in the 14th Congressional District: “Congressman Peters earned a hard fought victory …
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