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VIDEO: House Republicans visit microbreweries on #MIBrewingJobs tour
10,000 Small Businesses Program Discovers Detroit
The 10,000 Small Businesses program sponsored by Goldman Sachs has discovered Detroit and a major announcement was made yesterday about $20 million in capital being made available to small-business owners in the Motor City. Perhaps more important than the cash is the business training being made available, as well. You can read about the announcement more »
Michigan House Republicans visit microbreweries as part of the #MIBrewingJobs tour
House Republicans have been traveling the state as part of the #MIBrewingJobs tour, promoting legislation recently passed in the House impacting Michigan microbreweries and brewpubs. These tours gave the lawmakers a firsthand look at a growing industry in Michigan, and also allowed them to see how immediate of an effect this legislation will have on more »
Share your #MIBestBuck with us!
Michigan’s hunting season is in full swing. State Rep. Lisa Lyons (R-Alto) is one of the many Michigan residents participating in this year’s deer hunt. On Opening Day, she scored a seven-point buck. A few days later, her 8-year-old son shot his first buck with his dad through Michigan’s mentored hunting program. We’d like to more »
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Rep. Bruce Rendon; audio on signing of veterans licensure bill into law
Rep. Rendon talks about his new law that allows veterans with applicable service experience to test for their Michigan builder’s license without taking the currently required coursework.
State Rep. Martin Howrylak partners with Attorney General’s Office for senior town hall
Event will feature presentations on avoiding phone, mail and email scams State Rep. Martin Howrylak and the Michigan Attorney General’s Office will host a Senior Brigade Town Hall on Friday, Dec. 6. The event will start at 11 a.m. at the Clawson Senior Center, located at 509 Fisher Court. It will feature presentations on avoiding more »
Rep. Howrylak announces December office hours
State Rep. Martin Howrylak invites residents to attend any of his three office hours for the month of December. Howrylak’s office hours will be held at the following dates and locations. Friday, Dec. 6 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at the Troy Community Center (main concourse), located at 3179 Livernois Road. Saturday, Dec. 14 from more »
House sets session calendar for 2014
Session kicks off January 8 The 2014 session calendar for the Michigan House of Representatives was announced today by Majority Floor Leader Jim Stamas. Session for the year officially begins on Jan. 8. In 2013, the Michigan House voted on measures to get Michigan working by expanding vocational education opportunities, reforming occupational licensing regulations and more »
Michigan House of Representatives continues strong commitment to fiscal responsibility and accountability in announcing office allotments for 2014
Resulting budgets will be lower than they were in 1997 LANSING — Continuing with the strong commitment to transparency made by Speaker Jase Bolger, the Michigan House of Representatives today announced its office allotments for representatives for 2014. A 5-percent increase will be provided to all members of the Republican, Democrat and Independent caucuses. The more »
VerHeulen bill to honor fallen police officer
The Michigan Senate today approved legislation to designate a portion of I-96 to be named the “Officer Trevor Slot Memorial Highway,” state Rep. Rob VerHeulen announced. “It’s important to remember our fallen police officers and I am honored to be able to memorialize Officer Trevor Slot with this highway dedication,” said VerHeulen, R-Walker. “He made more »
Rep. Pagel hosts December office hours in Niles
State Rep. Dave Pagel will hold office hours on Dec. 7 to meet with local residents to offer an opportunity to talk about any thoughts or concerns they may have. The office hours will be hosted at Niles District Library, 620 E. Main St. from 10 a.m. to noon. No appointment is necessary. Those unable more »
Governor signs VerHeulen bill to allow electronic signatures on documents
Architects, engineers and surveyors can now utilize electronic signatures and seals thanks to legislation introduced by state Rep. Rob VerHeulen. Public Act 178 of 2013 allows documents created by architects, engineers and surveyors to use electronic signatures and seals in place of traditional paper based signatures and seals on documents that require approvals. “Most communications more »