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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…
Rep. Whiteford announces summer reading contest for local students
State Rep. Mary Whiteford announced the start of her summer reading program throughout the community, which encourages children to read over the summer months and win a chance to join Rep. Whiteford in Lansing for a day. “I encourage children to participate and read as many books as possible this summer,” Whiteford said. “This contest…
House approves flexibility in insurance agent education standards
Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Tom Barrett, to provide flexibility for the continuing education standards for insurance agents, was overwhelmingly approved by the Michigan House of Representatives Tuesday with 105 votes in support. Current Michigan law requires agents to complete 24 hours of professional development courses over a two-year span to be up-to-date on proper…
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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…