"But if local investors really believe that a light rail system can be built economically, operated efficiently and pay for itself, there's nothing preventing them from putting their own money on the line. Even better, make the case for private, unsubsidized buses to provide transit service in the region."

Almost pulled Danian Michael's Political Agenda blog link, but he has gone long stretches at times.  Next edit he comes off if there is no update.  He DOES have some good Michigan links as well.  I may go through some of those for additions.

Another one that I couldn't let go of, was the incredible body of work by Bruce Hall. Much of it timeless and well reasoned.  Bruce took a writing sabbatical and I have not been able to twist his arm hard enough to get back in it yet.

Jack McHugh seems to have abandoned his personal blog, Jack McHugh's blog. We can find him over at Cap Con often enough anyhow, so off it goes.