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Scott Davis
Lansing, Michigan
Writer, Scott Davis, is an Indiana native who has covered government and many other subjects for more than 20 years including his time at the Lansing State Journal.
Interests: Capitol Journal is a blog that comments on politics and government in Michigan.
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Snyder to keep pushing Medicaid expansion: If all else fails, there's always simple logic
In a surprise move, Gov. Rick Snyder said today he has asked for help from the President Obama administration in convincing state Republicans to accept federal money to expand Medicaid, the Detroit Free Press reported. It’s surprising because much resistance... Continue reading
Posted May 31, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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I think some of those 'people' would argue whether there was any real debate on the issue, since no committee hearings were allowed on the matter. What is that you think the public now is beginning to notice about the delusional truths held by union members?
Commented May 20, 2013 on Does right-to-work lower wages or not? MEDC 'profit' claim underscores need for honest debate at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
Does right-to-work lower wages or not? MEDC 'profit' claim underscores need for honest debate
Right-to-work is a slippery beast, with ever-changing narratives and false poses among both its proponents and detractors. Many proponents of Michigan’s new law now insist that it wasn’t done to curb union power and give business owners greater power over benefits and wages – and thus higher pr...
Another Hitler smear: The new political normal
A week of incivility at the State Capitol ended on the most uncivil of notes. L. Brooks Patterson, the Republican who serves as Oakland County’s executive, likened fellow Republican House Speaker Jase Bolger to Adolph Hitler Friday after Bolger summarily... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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Bolger's political theater: Off with their heads, 11th-hour reprieve
House Speaker Jase Bolger apparently needs a few lessons on political theater vs. all-out political warfare. Bolger was apparently livid last week after House Minority Leader Tim Greimel called for the removal of four Republicans from the Insurance Committee after... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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Does right-to-work lower wages or not? MEDC 'profit' claim underscores need for honest debate
Right-to-work is a slippery beast, with ever-changing narratives and false poses among both its proponents and detractors. Many proponents of Michigan’s new law now insist that it wasn’t done to curb union power and give business owners greater power over... Continue reading
Posted Apr 12, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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Flamethrowers, finger biting and broken skulls.........
Enter at your own risk. A few samplings this week from the invigorating world surrounding Michigan politics..... Rambo-style: State employee unions are still getting their bearings today after a Republican-controlled House panel took a flamethrower Tuesday to the state Department... Continue reading
Posted Apr 10, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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Agema in hot water over anti-gay Facebook posting
After an unexpected dismal showing in the November elections, Republicans nationally have been working to improve their image and veer closer to the mainstream. Former state representative Dave Agema apparently didn’t get the memo. Agema, now a Republican National Committeeman,... Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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No, the link is showing up fine here. It's an article from Heritage, right? I agree that sometimes the cure is worse than the disease, but I'm not sure that's the case with the proposed Medicaid expansion here.
Commented Mar 22, 2013 on Medicaid expansion gets cold reception in Michigan House at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
Medicaid expansion gets cold reception in Michigan House
Despite a strong last-minute push by Gov. Rick Snyder, a proposal to expand Medicaid in Michigan under the federal Affordable Healthcare Act appears to be going down the drain. Along with it, so goes the hopes of nearly a half-million low-income residents who would qualify for affordable healthc...
Newsflash: Michigan Republicans favor fed control of healthcare
Yes, you read the headline correctly. Really, that’s the only explanation for the Republican-controlled Legislature failing to meet today’s deadline to partner with the federal government in setting up a health insurance exchange in Michigan. If it had met today’s... Continue reading
Posted Mar 21, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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Thanks for posting the article -- and an alternative perspective. -- Davis
Commented Mar 21, 2013 on Medicaid expansion gets cold reception in Michigan House at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
Medicaid expansion gets cold reception in Michigan House
Despite a strong last-minute push by Gov. Rick Snyder, a proposal to expand Medicaid in Michigan under the federal Affordable Healthcare Act appears to be going down the drain. Along with it, so goes the hopes of nearly a half-million low-income residents who would qualify for affordable healthc...
Medicaid expansion gets cold reception in Michigan House
Despite a strong last-minute push by Gov. Rick Snyder, a proposal to expand Medicaid in Michigan under the federal Affordable Healthcare Act appears to be going down the drain. Along with it, so goes the hopes of nearly a half-million... Continue reading
Posted Mar 20, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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Blasting that wascally wabbit: Republicans place biodiversity in crosshairs
I’m no Michigan native – I’ve only lived here since 1989 – but many long-timers have told me stories of the days of yore in Michigan. Tales of corporations polluting rivers with impunity and parents forbidding their children from swimming... Continue reading
Posted Mar 5, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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Michigan Republicans are own worst enemy on Obamacare
Michigan House Speaker Jase Bolger took credit today for effective leadership after asking the House to adopt a $30 million federal grant to implement a health insurance exchange in the state. Regrettably, that leadership came about eight months too late,... Continue reading
Posted Feb 28, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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Mike:
Yes, I enjoyed the list. You certainly seemed to put a lot of thought into it. And no can accuse you of being partisan. You've got plenty of failures on both sides of the aisle. I was a littlle puzzled by a couple of your near-greats, like for instance Zachary Taylor. The guy spent only 16 months in office before he died.
I wish I had the energy to come up with my own list but regretably I'm home on sick leave nursing a broken arm.
Happy President's Day!
Davis
Commented Feb 15, 2013 on Some debt is good for nation. Just ask George Washington at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
Some debt is good for nation. Just ask George Washington
Correction: A reader brought to my attention that my original posting said the 2009 stimulus act cost $787 million -- when it actually cost $787 billion. I knew that, but somewhere along the way, that crucial fact got jumbled in my brain. I've corrected it in the text. It does blow to smithereen...
Snyder signals support for Medicaid expansion: Now comes the hard part
It only took a half-a-year of study. But Gov. Rick Snyder today will finally say he’s on board with a proposed expansion of Medicaid for Michigan, which will inject $6 billion in Medicaid funding into the state for the first... Continue reading
Posted Feb 6, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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Will Granholm go from working for Al Gore to Prez Obama?
It’s continually looking like Al-Jazeera did Jennifer Granholm did a big favor last month by buying out “Current TV,” where she had hosted her political show, “The War Room.” The former Michigan governor couldn’t have picked a better time to... Continue reading
Posted Feb 2, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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Richardville, Snyder turn down new presidential electoral scheme
It looks like someone didn’t get the memo from Reince Priebus, Republican National Committee chairman. State Sen. Randy Richardville, a Republican and Senate majority leader, turned a few heads Tuesday when he said at a press briefing that he didn't... Continue reading
Posted Jan 30, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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High court review of right-to-work: The right path
Gov. Rick Snyder likely saved Michigan from a lot of boring courtroom drama – along with the high costs of extensive litigation – by asking the Michigan Supreme Court Monday to address questions of the legality of right-to-work legislation, including... Continue reading
Posted Jan 29, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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Schor stokes dying embers of critical Medicaid expansion debate
State Rep. Andy Schor, a freshman and Lansing Democrat, is starting out his term by introducing a House resolution he hopes will push the Republican-controlled Legislature to more quickly embrace Obamacare. Most likely, the resolution will never see the light... Continue reading
Posted Jan 24, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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Sen. Jones sticks to his guns: The Good, the Bad and the Puzzling
Wednesday was a busy day for outspoken Republican, state Sen. Rick Jones of Grand Ledge The morning started predictably enough, with the Senate Judiciary Committee reporting out a puzzling piece of legislation he sponsored. The legislation would prohibit the federal... Continue reading
Posted Jan 23, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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Rising calls to probe Pure Mich-gate: A case of overkill?
Michigan Democrats are milking Pure Michigan-gate for every last drop. In an attempt to tone down the brouhaha, Gov. Rick Snyder admitted Monday that the Michigan Economic Development Corp. erred by focusing on right-to-work in a business recruitment ad in... Continue reading
Posted Jan 15, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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Michigan bridge battle crosses into satire on "The Daily Show"
One of the most bitter political fights in Michigan from last fall finally found air time this week on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show.” The show took the view that any support for a ballot proposal to block a new... Continue reading
Posted Jan 11, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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Moratorium on social issues: Will Mich Dems take page from Indiana Dems?
You've got to hand it to the Democrats in Indiana. For being a minority party in the Indiana House of Representatives, they are an awfully demanding bunch. This week, Indiana House Democrat Leader Scott Pelath called for a two-year moratorium... Continue reading
Posted Jan 10, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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The new Pure Michigan: A right to work haven?
Progressives are blasting Gov. Rick Snyder for making “Pure Michigan” much less than pure. Today, members of Progress Michigan, along with Democratic leaders, took the Republican administration to task for placing a full-page ad out in the Wall Street Journal,... Continue reading
Posted Jan 9, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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Is Granholm headed to Washington?
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm may have a safety net following her hasty depature from her show, "The War Room," on Current TV. Speculation around Washington circles is that she may be in line for a possible opening in the... Continue reading
Posted Jan 8, 2013 at LSJ Blogs: Capitol Journal by Scott Davis
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