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Rep. Albert issues statement after governor blocks sale of vacant Ionia prison
State Rep. Thomas Albert today issued the following statement following Gov. Whitmer’s decision to block Ionia city officials from proceeding with plans to sell a former prison facility: “I would really like to know what the governor’s plan is to bring 250 well-paying jobs to Ionia and how she plans to clean up the long-vacant…
Rep. VanWoerkom announces office photo contest
State Representative Greg VanWoerkom (R–Norton Shores) today announced that he is holding a photo contest to help decorate the 91st district legislative office in Lansing. Of the entries submitted, ten winning photos will be selected which will be displayed in the office. The contest ends March 15. “As I continue to work in Lansing representing…
Rep. Meerman testifies on bill that protects and preserves local libraries
A proposal from state Rep. Luke Meerman will allow libraries in some Michigan charter townships to continue offering the same beneficial services they have over the past half century. House Bill 4119 – Meerman’s first legislation of the 2019-20 term – will allow a township board to re-establish and maintain a free public library after…
Rep. Cole: Expanding texting-while-driving ban to restrict social media use will make Michigan roads safer
State Rep. Triston Cole this week introduced a plan to reduce accidents caused by distracted driving with an important update to Michigan’s texting-while-driving ban. Cole’s plan would add reading an email or sending a message on cellphone social media apps to the list of banned activities for drivers. The legislation would expand a ban that…
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Task force looking for ideas on how to help people with mental health challenges
Do you have an idea to improve mental health services in Michigan? If so, we want to hear from you. When the House CARES Task Force was created earlier this summer, we wanted to make sure the people of Michigan were part of the process. We realized some of the most valuable feedback would come…
