"You can talk to any mayor in this state and they'll tell you that Act 312 needs to change. We are negotiating in good faith and we are following all of the rules and procedures, but

the playing field is not level." - Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje, on the need for legislative reforms to a state law requiring binding arbitration to resolve disputes between public safety unions and local municipalities.

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“Why do we all wait until we are at our lowest point to seek God’s help? I’ve been kicked, pushed, knocked down, publicly berated, belittled, emasculated and more. There are plenty of legitimate reasons to give up or feel the victim. The humility of it all is indescribable and that is exactly my point. I had to reach rock bottom in order to see the light, and for that, I am thankful. It was not until then, I realized that it was my lack of accountability and maturity and not to pass blame.” U-M quarterback Tate Forcier, announcing via Twitter that he won’t be returning to the team.

"Simply put, Job One is jobs.” - Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, in his first State of the State address.

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"It was very aspirational. He got into a few specifics that I really appreciated, particularly when he started talking about the idea of building a better environment here in Michigan for economic growth, and I thought it was interesting he focused on some of the elements I think are most important -- things such as education.” state Rep. Jeff Irwin, D-Ann Arbor, on Gov. Snyder’s State of the State address.