For Immediate Release: February 3, 2010
Mike Bouchard: Michigan needs chief executive
who leads from Day One, not just in Year Eight
Oakland County – Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for governor, said tonight’s State of the State address by Gov. Granholm underscores the void in leadership that is plaguing Lansing.
“Michigan needs a chief executive who leads from Day One, not just in Year Eight,” Bouchard...
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MI needs executive who leads
Bouchard gains endorsement
For Immediate Release: February 2, 2010
28 prominent former lawmakers endorse Bouchard for governor
Momentum for campaign continues to grow, following strong fundraising showing
Oakland County - A large number of well-respected Republican former lawmakers from across Michigan today announced that they’ve endorsed Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for governor.
Supporting Bouchard are former Lt. Gov. Connie Binsfeld; state Reps. Dan Acciavatti, Clark Bisbee, Fran Amos, Penny...
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Total shows momentum
For Immediate Release: February 1, 2010
Impressive contribution total shows Bouchard momentum;
message resonates with families, job providers
Oakland County – Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for governor, said the widespread support reflected in today’s campaign finance statement confirms that his blueprint for getting Michigan back to work is being embraced by families and job providers.
Bouchard filed his 2009 annual campaign finance statement with the Michigan...
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Gov.’s proposals are actions long called for by Bouchard
For Immediate Release: January 31, 2010
Governor’s proposals validate direction,
action long called for by Mike Bouchard
Oakland County - Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for governor, commended the governor for acknowledging that many of his proposals are what is needed to fix Lansing and get Michigan back to work.
“For years, I have called on Gov. Granholm to act boldly and deliver meaningful change so that...
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Bouchard comments on State of the Union address
For Immediate Release: January 27, 2010
Bouchard: President’s State of Union address was ‘long on status quo but short on positive reform’
Oakland County – Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for governor, offered the following comments on tonight’s State of the Union address by President Obama:
“The president’s remarks were long with status quo rhetoric but short on courageous, positive economic reform. Michigan’s economically battered...
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Happy Birthday Michigan
I wanted to take a moment to wish our great state an outstanding 173rd birthday. On this day in 1837, Michigan entered the union as the 26th state.
We are blessed to live in a state that offers us so many natural resources and excellent communities in which we can raise a family. It has been a real pleasure to visit so many...
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Michigan’s Unemployment Rate
The news that Michigan’s unemployment rate continues to be the highest in the nation underscores what I’ve been saying: we must fix Lansing and get Michigan back to work. Unemployment of 14.6 percent is simply unacceptable and a clear sign of the Governor’s lack of leadership. Families are struggling to hold on to their homes as others on the block...
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Private-sector partnerships can improve our rest areas
Fixing Lansing demands that we break out of the old ways of doing business and chart a new course. We can’t remain mired in the same old ways of doing things.
As a leader in Oakland County government, I have championed innovative, cost-saving initiatives such as competitively bidding jail food service. Likewise, during my campaign for governor, I have offered a number...
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Creative Options For Michigan
For Immediate Release: January 21, 2010
Bouchard: Public-private partnerships will result
in cost savings, creative options for Michigan
Oakland County – Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for governor, today called for Michigan to aggressively explore expanding its rest areas into service centers as a way to save tax dollars and generate revenues for critical budget purposes while opening the door for creative service options.
“Michigan can’t remain...
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Congratulations to Scott Brown
Congratulations to Scott Brown of Massachusetts for winning his U.S. Senate race last night. It’s wonderful to see the U.S. Senate Republicans add another member as they fight big government in Washington. We need more common-sense, conservative voices like his.
The election yesterday showed that people have had enough and government at all levels needs to focus on doing its basic job...
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