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In Case You Missed It: Dec. 2 through Dec. 6
In the News: MLive’s Bridge Magazine offers up a column regarding Michigan’s literacy rates and the proposed solution contained in House Bill’s 5111 and 5144. WZZM 13 discusses legislation on its way to Gov. Snyder to rename a portion of I-96 in honor of a Walker police officer killed in the line of duty. The more »
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 »
Recent News
LaFontaine invites high school students to participate in State of the State address essay contest
A local high school student with a mind for civic engagement will be joining Rep. Andrea LaFontaine for a significant event in Lansing come January, as she announced today she will sponsor an essay contest to choose her guest for Gov. Rick Snyder’s fourth State of the State address. Members of the state Legislature more »
Howrylak addresses Troy National Honor Society inductees
State Rep. Martin Howrylak recently addressed the Troy High School National Honor Society (NHS) at their annual induction ceremony. “The hope and opportunity of our future is readily evident in the youth of our state,” said Howrylak, R-Troy. “I encouraged these bright students to remain upright in character and to humbly accept the reins of more »
Rep. Victory encourages residents to meet for office hours
State Rep. Roger Victory, R-Hudsonville, today announced he will be available to meet with constituents for office hours in December. Office hours will take place: Friday, Dec. 20 from 9-10:30 a.m. in Allendale at Murphy’s Restaurant located at 4963 Lake Michigan Dr. Saturday, Dec. 21 from 8-9:30 a.m. in Coopersville at the New Beginnings Restaurant more »
Steps toward protecting taxpayers by eliminating Bridge Card abuse receive Senate approval
The Michigan Senate today approved legislation sponsored by state Rep. Margaret O’Brien that will help eliminate Bridge Card abuse across the state by forbidding Bridge Card cash withdrawals from ATMs at liquor stores, casinos and adult entertainment venues. “This legislation will ensure that taxpayer dollars are used to support struggling Michigan families,” said O’Brien, R-Portage. more »
Kowall testifies before House Judiciary panel
Legislation Creating Breast Cancer Awareness License Plate Advances
Bipartisan legislation would help provide funding for cancer screening for low-income women LANSING— Today the Michigan State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 101, a bill introduced by Senator Glenn Anderson that would create a PINK RIBBON license plate in Michigan to raise money for breast and cervical cancer screening for low-income women. This action comes more »
Senate approves Price measure to digitize court records
Lawmaker: Bill saves money in administrative costs Local governments will soon have the option to switch to digital record-keeping for court filings, thanks to legislation unanimously approved today by the Michigan Senate. State Rep. Amanda Price, who authored House Bill 4532, said that by permitting the digitization of court records, local governments can become more more »
Rep. Shirkey Introduces Reform to Increase Competition in State’s Energy Market, Will Save Consumers Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
‘Michigan Electric Customer Freedom Act’ Eliminates Arbitrary 10% Cap on Electric Competition, Provides Sensible Market Restraints to Accelerating Rate Increases LANSING – State Rep. Mike Shirkey today introduced legislation to create a fully competitive retail electricity market in Michigan, which would end the monopoly-style system that economists claim has cost Michigan job providers and families more »