AFPD
PAC Endorses Hobbs
In an announcement made by Auday Arabo,
President of the Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers, State Representative
Rudy Hobbs (D-Lathrup Village) has received AFPD’s PAC endorsement of his run
for the U.S. House in the 14th District being vacated by current
U.S. Representative Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Hills). Hobbs has received
numerous other endorsements, including that of U.S. Representative Sander Levin
(D-Royal Oak).
Sen.
Hood’s Wife, Angela, Passes
Angela Hood, wife of State Senator Morris Hood
III (D-Detroit) has passed away following a battle with cancer. Mrs. Hood died
last Thursday. She was 46. Services are today (Friday, August 2nd)
at Word of Faith Christian Center in Southfield. Condolences can be left by
clicking here.
The PAA family joins the Capitol community in sending our most sincere
condolences to Senator Hood and his family.
Buena
Vista Schools Dissolved
The Saginaw Intermediate School District
approved a resolution early this week officially dissolving Buena Vista
schools. Under Public Act 96 of 2013, and based on the resolution, the students
will now attend Saginaw Public Schools, Frankenmuth Public Schools, or
Bridgeport Public Schools. Initial reports indicate 261 students will attend
school in Saginaw and 135 in Bridgeport.
Schickinger
Named MCRGO ED
Longtime Democratic legislative staff member
Brady Schickinger has been named Executive Director of the Michigan Coalition
for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO). Schickinger, who was previously legislative
director for MCRGO, replaces former Michigan Speaker of the House Chuck
Perricone in the position.