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With our state’s unemployment rate over 13%, revitalizing our economy will be the top priority for our next Governor and Legislature. The task of creating jobs – and, more importantly, careers - for Michigan’s workforce will not be easy, nor will it be accomplished overnight.   Read more »

For Immediate Release:
 
Michigan League of Conservation Voters Endorses Ned Staebler
 
Major environmental group supports Staebler, citing experience, thorough understanding of the issues
 
Ann Arbor, Michigan - July 15, 2010 - In one of the biggest endorsements handed down yet in the race for State Representative in Michigan's 53rd house District, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters announced today that they are giving their sole endorsement to Ned Staebler.
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For Immediate Release:
 
Ned Staebler Broadens His Coalition of Supporters with Multiple Endorsements
 
Staebler picks up support from police officers, teachers, realtors, credit unions, and construction laborers.
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For Immediate Release:
 
Ned Staebler Picks up Endorsements and Momentum in the 53rd House District Race
AFL-CIO, Michigan Democratic Party LGBTA Caucus, UAW, MEA all endorse Staebler.
 
Ann Arbor, Michigan – Tuesday, June 15, 2010 – This past weekend, the AFL-CIO announced that it would endorse Ned Staebler in the race for State Representative for Michigan’s 53rd House District. 
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Beyond the Buzzwords

We hear a lot of talk about a knowledge based economy that creates thousands of 21st century jobs. Buzzwords like "green jobs","economic gardening" and "innovation clusters" blanket the campaign literature of candidates across the state, including mine. In these tough economic times, it's certainly reassuring to think about a light at the end of the tunnel. Read more »

As we all know, President Obama delivered this year’s spring commencement address at the Big House. His message was naturally one of congratulations to the class of 2010, but he also stressed the importance of civic participation and service to one’s community. Unfortunately for the State of Michigan, many of the those graduates will participate and serve elsewhere. Read more »

Press Release - Ann Arbor, Michigan - On Monday, May 10, Ned Staebler filed the requisite paperwork with the Washtenaw County Clerk to put his name on the ballot for State Representative in Michigan's 53rd Distrct.
 
Filing paperwork with the County Clerk's office is the last legal hurdle that candidates for State Representative must clear to get on the ballot.
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Last month saw great news for Michigan’s ailing automotive industry and a harbinger of things to come: the first pre-production Chevy Volts rolled off the assembly line. As the nation’s first mass-market electric vehicle (EV), the Volt’s arrival represents significant progress in curbing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing our dependence on foreign oil. Read more »