By Senator Carl Levin
March 2, 2010

We all know that despite encouraging evidence that our economy is bouncing back, we have a long way to go before it is creating the jobs that provide opportunity for American families. And one of the biggest roadblocks to job creation right now is access to capital for our small businesses.

9th District Democratic Party member Aaron Bailey is a candidate for the Michigan State Senate, District 13 (Royal Oak, Clawson, Madison Heights, Troy, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, and Bloomfield Twp). The seat is currently held by Republican John Pappageorge.

You are invited to join us Wednesday to help plan how we are going to elect Aaron to the Michigan State Senate.

From Mark Brewer, MDP Chair: Election season is upon us and we have a lot of work to do. One of our top priorities is to defeat Justice Bob Young on the Michigan Supreme Court.

For too long, Justice Bob Young has ruled to protect greedy corporate CEOs, insurance companies, and workplace sex offenders. He has used his power on the bench to dictate policy and not do what's best for Michigan and its residents.

But you don't have to take my word for it. Check out this upcoming event in March in which a Wayne State University Law School Professor analyzes the Court and some of its decisions over the past decade.

"Michigan, we've got a problem!"

Please join State Representative Ellen Cogen Lipton and State Senator Gilda Z. Jacobs for a Town Hall Discussion on Michigan's Tax Structure: How did we get here and where do we go?

Join us for this important presentation and discussion on Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Pleasant Ridge Community Center, 4 Ridge Road, Pleasant Ridge.

On February 27, the Michigan Democratic State Central Committee approved the Michigan Democratic Party's Endorsement Convention for April 17th. This Convention is the first of its kind in Michigan and should give our Democratic candidates an advantage in the upcoming election.

By Ellen Cogen Lipton, State Representative
Thursday, February 18, 2010

As your State Representative, I am here to represent and to work on your behalf, not just in Lansing but also in our communities. I hope this e-newsletter will be a helpful tool to let you know what I am working on and keep you informed on the important issues coming up at the Capitol.

Join us for our St. Patrick's Day Warm-Up on Thursday, March 11, 2010 starting at 6:30pm. We'll be at O'Mara's Restaurant at the south-west corner of Coolidge and 12 Mile Rd.

We invite you to a brunch reception honoring Congressman Gary Peters on Sunday, February 28, 2010 beginning at 11:30am.