One of the things I discovered at the rally was a publication called Capitol Confidential.  This is a bi-monthly newspaper from the Mackinac Center For Public Policy.  It highlights Michigan legislation and issues, with lists of how our legislators voted on various bills.  They tell the stories of politicians who find alternatives to bigger government...and those who do not.  They also note legislators who vote the opposite of what they tell us.  A great way to see who to contact, blame, praise, etc.

And recently, they've made it even better by creating an online version!   Check at http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/pubs/mcc/ for a daily, online news source.  As with the print edition, it offers a second opinion on the concept of "bigger government" remedies to public policy questions.  We've all noticed newspapers shrinking or disappearing, so it's increasingly important to have a new source of information on our elected officials and government bureaucracies.   Try it out and subscribe to either the print or online versions if you like what you see.

Don't forget the deadline for Precinct Delegate filing is May 11, 2010.
I know that's a long time away, but time goes fast.  Precinct delegates are the ultimate grassroots of politics.  By becoming one, you build your party the way YOU want it!

If you are interested in becoming a precinct delegate for the Saginaw County Republican Party, please e-mail us at saginawgop@yahoo.com.  We have openings in dozens of precincts.

An organization called Grassroots USA is again hosting Pizza & Politics meetings, as they did last year.  These were Friday night outreaches held before the State Committee meetings.  Last year they served over 1,500 and they also mail a newsletter 5 times a year, send e-mail messages, maintain a website at www.grassrootsusa.net, and promote a scholarship fund.  To learn more about this busy group, check their website or write Mr. Hank Fuhs at: