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Rep. Howell praises legislation to facilitate cleanup of petroleum leaks
State Rep. Gary Howell, R-North Branch, today praised his colleagues in the House of Representatives for approving legislation to help ensure the cleanup of petroleum and other hazardous substances leaking from underground tanks. The bill ensures the one-cent fee collected for each gallon of refined petroleum sold or imported in Michigan is used for its…
Rep. Reilly urges Senate to take action on ‘right to carry’ legislation
State Rep. John Reilly, of Oakland Township, today announced he has sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof imploring him to work with his colleagues to pass legislation to restore and expand the rights of law-abiding citizens to be armed and protected. The four-bill legislative package passed by the House earlier this month…
House approves Rep. Rendon bill to honor veterans
Bill unanimously approved by House The Michigan House of Representatives on Tuesday approved legislation authored by state Rep. Daire Rendon to name a portion of a highway in between Lake City and Kalkaska as the Veterans Highway. “Veterans Highway is to commemorate all of the men and women who have served and continue to serve…
Rep Yaroch votes for budget that boosts funding for roads, schools, and revenue sharing for local communities
Spending blueprint also puts focus on mental health care State Rep. Jeff Yaroch voted this week for a state budget that focuses on improving roads, increasing school funding and supporting our local communities. “We are able to make these improvements while at the same time maintaining fiscal responsibility, by controlling the growth of state spending…
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The Best Way Forward
Real Solutions; Real Results
House Republicans this fall continued to make progress on their Action Plan for the 2015-16 legislative session. At the beginning of session, GOP lawmakers created an online list of policy proposals to help make state government more efficient, effective and accountable. The 2015-16 House Republican Action Plan includes a record 78 specific goals to move…