http://www.bouchardforgovernor.com/home Fixing Lansing To Get Michigan Back To Work Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:28:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This week, I announced a comprehensive plan that will give businesses a more predictable and stable tax environment. It encourages long-term job growth by cutting business taxes and restricting government growth and spending. This allows job creators to make decisions about their future investments knowing they’ll have an ... http://www.bouchardforgovernor.com/home/2010/03/10/restore-state%e2%80%99s-fiscal-health/ For Immediate Release: March 8, 2010 Permanent prosperity for Michigan Bouchard announces long-term plan to turn economy around, restore state's fiscal health, provide a stable tax environment for businesses SAGINAW — Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for governor, today announced a comprehensive plan that will give businesses a more predictable and stable tax environment.  His ... http://www.bouchardforgovernor.com/home/2010/03/08/permanent-prosperity-for-michigan/ This week, I rolled out a cutting-edge application for Android phones that gives users immediate access to news about my campaign, including announcements and special events. Don’t worry a similar application for iPhones soon will come online. I am very excited about the months ahead. My message is resonating ... http://www.bouchardforgovernor.com/home/2010/03/05/weekly-update/ Months ago, when I started my campaign, I talked about the need to turn our state's economy around so our children, friends and neighbors don't have to leave to find work. Like many parents, I don't want see our children move out of state, although I understand if that's their choice. ... http://www.bouchardforgovernor.com/home/2010/03/03/mi-residents-leaving-shows-need-for-reforms/ If you have a moment, I encourage you to read this good article about the unsung heroes of Michigan higher education – community colleges. In the article, Tom Watkins, the former state schools superintendent, rightly calls our state’s excellent network of community colleges “the grand entranceway to enhancing knowledge and skills, ... http://www.bouchardforgovernor.com/home/2010/03/02/comm-colleges-key-to-putting-mi-back-to-work/ For Immediate Release: March 2, 2010 Bouchard breaks new ground with innovative mobile phone app Oakland County - Wanna keep up with Mike Bouchard? Just reach for your mobile phone. Bouchard, Republican candidate for governor, today rolled out a cutting-edge application for Android phones that gives users immediate access to news about his campaign, ... http://www.bouchardforgovernor.com/home/2010/03/02/innovative-mobile-phone-app/ I had a great time at the annual Outdoorama event this past weekend. Swapping stories and discussing issues with so many sportsmen and women at the Rock Financial Showplace was a real treat. It was also a good reminder about the need to preserve and protect our rights, whether it is ... http://www.bouchardforgovernor.com/home/2010/03/01/outdoorama/ For Immediate Release: February 24, 2010 ‘Stop Wasting Time, Start Creating Jobs’ Bouchard announces plan to make Michigan more competitive Lansing - Michigan can once again be a state with a thriving economy and abundant jobs, Republican candidate for governor Mike Bouchard said today, but steps must be taken to reverse current policies ... http://www.bouchardforgovernor.com/home/2010/02/24/stop-wasting-time-start-creating-jobs/ For Immediate Release: February 23, 2010 Governor will pay for out-of-state prisoners but stiffs local sheriffs Oakland County – Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for governor and sheriff of Oakland County, urged the governor who is accepting out-of-state prisoners to honor her commitment to sheriffs for housing felons in county jails. In a new ... http://www.bouchardforgovernor.com/home/2010/02/23/gov-will-pay-for-out-of-state-prisoners-but-stiffs-local-sheriffs/ It’s always a special honor when you’re recognized by your peers, which is why I’m especially pleased to announce that nearly 40 of my fellow sheriffs from across Michigan have endorsed me in my campaign to be governor. I am honored to have their support.  As a sheriff myself, I know ... http://www.bouchardforgovernor.com/home/2010/02/22/fellow-sheriffs-endorse-campaign/