“Everyone is in agreement that a Line 5 disaster is a matter of when, not if. The consequence of inaction will be enormous. We saw what inaction led to in Flint. The Snyder Administration must not fail us again. As Governor, he has a moral obligation to take action now to shut down Line 5.” Read more ▶︎
Michigan gubernatorial candidate Shri Thanedar announced his “One Michigan” agenda Tuesday to help women re-enter the workforce. According to Thanedar, more than 300,000 Michigan women have left the workforce in the last 15 years. Read More ▶︎
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Shri Thanedar released an ambitious plan Tuesday for addressing Michigan's workforce gaps by funding universal child care and preschool programs through big tax hikes on corporations and individuals earning more than $200,000 a year. Read More ▶︎
Shri Thanedar is taking his campaign north this weekend, to Leelanau County and Traverse City. Thanedar’s weekend plans include meeting with the Leelanau County Democratic Party and chatting with community members and local precinct delegates. Read More ▶︎
He said that as a scientist, he would look at data and "use logic and reason" to make decisions for the state and, that as a chemist, he recognizes the issues behind lead-contaminated water in Flint and the concerns about the Enbridge Line 5 oil pipeline, which passes under the Straits of Mackinac. Read More ▶︎
In some ways, this candidate’s life sounds like the classic Michigan story. He was born in poverty, but worked hard and managed to get a good education. In fact, he earned a doctorate in chemistry. Read More ▶︎
Dave Akerly, host of the WILS Morning Wake-up, called Shri to discuss his vision of making Michigan the start-up capital of the nation. Listen Online ▶︎
Thanedar said he wants the voters to understand that he is not a traditional political, but a scientist and a small-business owner. He also wants more people involved in conversations about different types of policies. Read More ▶︎
