Michigan: Open Or Not?
Confused about what happened today in Lansing?Please be aware that there are many who would prefer confusion, but it is really not all that confusing to anyone who has read…
Principles Summary
What are the key principles we should be looking for in our political candidates? Patrick Colbeck provides a summary of the principles he adheres to in a brief video. NOTE:…
Principled Solutions
Anyone can come up with a solution to policy issues. Most people are looking for the best solutions not just any solution. Principles are the key to guiding the development…
Principle: Government Works for the People
Too many elected officials forget whom they were elected to serve. We need to elect principled people that seek to prioritize the concerns of voters over lobbyists. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck…
Principle: The Constitution
"All political power is inherent in the people". Article I Section I Michigan Constitution. In a constitutional republic, the people exercise that authority via elected representatives bound to abide by…
Principle: Fiscal Responsibility
Any time government officials fail to make difficult decisions regarding budgets, they push those decisions to the kitchen tables of those whom they represent. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor…
Principle: Best Interests of All
Our government is instituted for the equal benefit of all of our citizens. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor…
Principle: Taxes
Taxes should always be the LAST option pursued not the first. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor nor has…
Principled Solution: Higher Quality Roads
Higher quality roads result in lower maintenance costs and less frequent orange barrels. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor…
Principled Solution: Auto Insurance
No-fault insurance rates result in extremely high premiums that many citizens simply cannot afford. Victims of traumatic injuries from an auto accident often require expensive long term care. Can a…
Principled Solution: Citizen Driven Budgets
Whose priorities are really driving our government budgets? NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor nor has he expressed plans…
Principled Solution: Defense of Your Rights
The defense of our constitutional rights is not optional for our elected officials. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor…
Principled Solution: Education Excellence
The roots of the sedition in our streets can be found in what students are being taught in our schools. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018.…
Principled Solution: Job Growth
What is the government role in job growth? Get out of the way. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor…
Principled Solution: No State Income Tax
Taxes effectively penalize the taxed activity. Do we really want to penalize work? NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor…
Principled Solution: Serving Those Who Serve Us
Government officials are called public servants for a reason. Those who put their lives on the line to defend our rights deserve to be honored. NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for…
Principled Solution: Affordable Quality Healthcare
Who should control your healthcare decisions? Government or you? NOTE: Patrick Colbeck ran for Governor of Michigan in 2018. He is not currently running for Governor nor has he expressed…
We Need More Footprints
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the surface of the moon. On August 25, 2012, Neil Armstrong left our earthly bonds for the…
See Something Say Something: Review of Explanatory Memorandum of the Muslim Brotherhood
Presentation by Senator Patrick Colbeck on Muslim Brotherhood in America at a See Something Say Something forum featuring Phil Haney (now deceased) and Kamal Saleem. This content is for "The…
Evaluation of MI House Republican Leadership’s “Comeback Roadmap”
On April 20, the Michigan House Republican leadership released what they call the “Comeback Roadmap” for re-opening Michigan safely. First, the good news. After standing by for weeks where they…
MI No-Fault Auto Insurance Reform Strategy
Is it possible to lower cost of auto insurance while still protecting people with long-term injuries from an auto accident? Yes. Here's how. This content is for "The Right Stuff"…