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Does “Project T” In Benton Harbor Make Sense?

In general I am all about development, especially development of new housing.  The problem is that often when government has its fingers in new housing projects the cost greatly exceeds what normal economic conditions will bear. I would argue that Project T in Benton Harbor fits this mold. The cost …

Michigan’s Increase In Unemployment Insurance

Earlier this week Governor Whitmer signed a bill increasing Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance for the first time in over 20 years.  It isn’t often that I agree with something our Governor and the Democrat run legislature does, but this is one of them. Michigan’s unemployment benefits have been eroded greatly by …

Can I borrow 20 Trillion?

A Post Mortem on The 2024 Election

This election has many lessons to learn on both sides of the aisle.  Before I begin I want to be honest about who I am.  I am a 38 year old blue collar worker in Michigan, who also is a landlord.  Over the last 18 years I have been in …