Caucus Adds Endorsements: AG, Supreme Court, House, Senate, Ed. Boards
The Justice Caucus endorsed the following candidates:
David Leyton for Attorney General
Denise Langford Morris for Supreme Court
Kathleen Law for MI Senate District 7
Garry Post for MI House District 47
Elizabeth Bauer for MI Board of Education
Ed Bruley for Wayne State Board of Governors
Justice Caucus to Honor Governor Granholm's Contribution to Michigan Judiciary
Governor Granholm to Receive "Spirit of Millie Award" At Justice Caucus Convention Program Saturday, August 28th
"Governor Granholm's Judiciary. The New Face of Justice in Michigan.”
Governor Jennifer Granholm will receive a special "Spirit of Millie Award" from the Justice Caucus honoring her contribution to Michigan's judiciary via judicial appointments. She will speak on "My Vision of Justice.” During her 7-1/2 years in office, Governor Granholm's judicial appointments, 118 to date, have restored a significant measure of justice and fairness to our courts.
The award and the governor's address will be part of the Justice Caucus MDP Convention Program on Saturday, August 28th at 10:00 am in Cobo Hall Room O3-46. All of Gov. Granholm's 118 judicial appointees have been invited and many will be attending.
Caucus Endorses Candidates for Governor, State Senate & House
The Justice Caucus has added several candidates to its list of endorsements for 2010 elections. Candidates for Governor, State Senate and State House were endorsed, joining Jocelyn Benson previously endorsed for Secretary of State.
Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero was endorsed for Governor. A strong candidate with a history of fighting for Michigan workers, Bernero has already begun the fight for Michigan with his advocacy for the auto industry and working people. He previously served as county commissioner, State Rep. and State Senator.
2010 Justice Caucus Millie Jeffrey Awards Dinner a Great Success
On Sunday, March 21, over 160 progressive leaders, activists and elected officials from across Michigan celebrated the 3rd annual Justice Caucus Millie Jeffrey Awards Dinner at the Courtyard by Marriott in Ann Arbor. Keynote speaker, former Vermont Governor Madeleine M. Kunin, gave a moving speech emphasizing that America needs more women and minorities in elected positions, as they bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to solve the major issues of our time. Justice Caucus Board Member, former State Representative Jack Minore, described Kunin's speech as "one of the most inspirational speeches I have ever heard."
The awards ceremony featured impressive introductions for the each of the award recipients. "Spirit of Millie" Awards were given to Elizabeth Bunn, Maryion Lee, Ethel Schwartz and Ron Scott. The new "Rising Star" award was given to Sarah Juster. The acceptance speeches were inspiring.
2010 Supreme Court Forum
Need ideas for why we need to change membership of the Michigan Supreme Court? A Town Hall discussion about the Michigan Supreme Court was held on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Panelists included Jocelyn Benson, David Blanchard, Mark Bernstein, Lynn Shecter and Graham Teall. Fran Brennan was the moderator.
The Forum has been posted on YouTube and can be viewed in six parts.
Jocelyn Benson Endorsed for Secretary of State
Women for Virg
Virg Bernero, the Justice Caucus’s choice for the Democratic Nomination for Governor, has now been endorsed by both Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan & the Michigan National Organization for Women.
Please see the announcement below for details about adding your name to the list of Virg’s supporters:
From: Virg Bernero for Governor
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 5:03 PM
Subject: Women for Virg
Today I hit the campaign trail with my wife and two daughters – Kelly and Virginia – to announce two incredibly important endorsements of my campaign.
Justice Weaver to Run As Independent
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Weaver, elected to the Supreme Court as a Republican, has announced that she will run as an Independent win the 2010 election. Check out these articles:
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Chief Justice Kelly Comments on US Supreme Court Ruling
A ruling on judicial qualification by the U.S. Supreme Court will play a role as Michigan formulates its own disqualification policy for justices of the Michigan Supreme Court, according to Chief Justice Marilyn KELLY.
