Senator Bishop’s latest budget proposal seeks to save the State $2-2.5 billion dollars. The source of some of the savings is unclear, and thankfully there is nothing directly stated about cutting the budget for the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE). The plan does include strategies for creating efficiencies in government by consolidating some departments and reforming policies, but no specific mentions are made about changing the DNRE policies or practices. We hope that a more specific plan will be made available that outlines his intentions to address the lack of resources that prevents the DNRE from performing its constitutionally mandated duties. In addition, we hope that any future details of this plan will not make any cuts to the already inadequate funding for the department responsible for managing, maintaining, and protecting our natural resources that are so critical to Michigan’s economic success. Unfortunately, due to a lack of details, hope is all we have right now.
Click here to check out the overview of the proposal in greater detail.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
What About Protecting Our State's Most Valuable Assets?
This morning, Senator Bishop spoke to Christina Shockley of Michigan Radio’s Morning Edition about the three things he believes all Michiganders can do to improve our state.
You can listen to the conversation by clicking here.
Bishop suggested the following things Michiganders can do to improve our state: Be a proactive citizen, be a good neighbor, and set a good example, particularly for your children. Interestingly he said nothing about valuing, appreciating, exploring and protecting our natural resources, the very essence of what defines our Pure Michigan.
Bishop did say children need role models. We agree, especially ones that act in an environmentally responsible way. Our Great Lakes, forests and parks are what draw people to Michigan (hence the Pure Michigan ads). If every Michigander made the conservation of these incredible assets a priority, we could come a long way in improving our state.
You can listen to the conversation by clicking here.
Bishop suggested the following things Michiganders can do to improve our state: Be a proactive citizen, be a good neighbor, and set a good example, particularly for your children. Interestingly he said nothing about valuing, appreciating, exploring and protecting our natural resources, the very essence of what defines our Pure Michigan.
Bishop did say children need role models. We agree, especially ones that act in an environmentally responsible way. Our Great Lakes, forests and parks are what draw people to Michigan (hence the Pure Michigan ads). If every Michigander made the conservation of these incredible assets a priority, we could come a long way in improving our state.
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