Rep. Gary Glenn, R-Midland; audio on House passage of teacher pension reform
Rep. Glenn talks about House passage Thursday of legislation creating a modernized pension system for new public school teachers in Michigan.
Rep. Holly Hughes, R-Montague; audio on House passage of school bus light legislation
Rep. Hughes speaks on the House floor Thursday on passage of her HB 4054, which allows for flashing advisory signs to be installed on the backs of school busses. The impetus for the legislation was the 2011 deaths of 16-year old Bruce Privacky and his 13-year old sister, Toni, which occurred when their vehicle crashed…
Rep. Tim Kelly, R-Saginaw Twp.; audio on committee testimony on teacher pension reform
House Education Reform Committee Chair Tim Kelly talks about the testimony he is hearing in his Committee on Wednesday on HB 4647, the plan to reform the teacher retirement system for new hires, saying the issue has been discussed for years and that the bill is a great benefit for teachers.
Rep. Thomas Albert, R-Kent County; audio on pension reform legislation in committee
Rep. Albert, the sponsor of HB 4647, the plan to reform the teacher pension system for new hires, talks about his testimony on his legislation before the House Education Committee Wednesday morning.
Rep. Beau LaFave, R-Iron Mountain; audio on Essential Air Service Resolution in House
Rep. LaFave talks about House passage Tuesday of his HR 59, which calls on the federal government to continue funding the Essential Air Service program throughout Michigan.
Rep. Gary Glenn, R-Midland; audio on human trafficking legislation reported from committee
Rep. Glenn talks about approval by the House Law and Justice Committee Tuesday of his HB 4355, which makes it illegal for law enforcement to engage in sex acts with prostitutes or victims of human trafficking during an investigation. Rep. Glenn says there’s no evidence of the practice but says human trafficking victims nonetheless deserve…
Speaker of the House Tom Leonard, R-DeWitt; audio on teacher retirement reform
House Speaker Tom Leonard talks to reporters on the House floor Thursday afternoon about a tentative agreement between himself, Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof and Governor Snyder on reforming the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System.
Rep. Beth Griffin, R-Mattawan; audio on House passage of FGM legislation
Rep. Beth Griffin talks about House passage Thursday of her legislation targeting female genital mutilation, part of a larger bipartisan package that establishes penalties and statutes of limitations.
Rep. Bronna Kahle, R-Clinton; audio on House passage of FGM package
Rep. Kahle talks about passage by the House Thursday of a package of legislation providing penalties for female genital mutilation, including her own HB 4690, which creates a statute of limitations.
Rep. Michelle Hoitenga, R-Manton; audio on House passage of FGM package
Rep. Hoitenga speaks on the House floor Thursday afternoon prior to the passage of bi-partisan legislation creating penalties for female genital mutilation in Michigan, saying the package is instrumental in protecting young women.
Rep. Sue Allor, R-Wolverine; audio on House passage of concealed weapon legislation
Rep. Allor talks about House passage Wednesday of a multi-bill package that allows law-abiding citizens to carry a concealed weapon without a permit, saying the plan is welcomed news for residents in her district.
Rep. Beau LaFave, R-Iron Mountain; audio on House passage of concealed weapon legislation
Rep. LaFave talks about House passage Wednesday of a multi-bill package that allows law-abiding citizens to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.
Rep. Beau LaFave, R-Iron Mountain; audio on committee passage of sanctuary city legislation
Rep. LaFave talks about passage by the House Local Government Committee Wednesday of his legislation that would prevent local governments from establishing sanctuary status or penalize municipal employees for contacting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Rep. Kim LaSata, R-Bainbridge Twp.; audio on House passage of second-residence tax legislation
Rep. LaSata talks about House passage Wednesday of a two-bill package she sponsored with Rep. Dave Pagel that prohibits claiming a principal residence exemption for a home in Michigan if a similar exemption is already claimed in another state, a move Rep. LaSata says will be good for local schools.
Speaker of the House Tom Leonard, R-DeWitt; audio on 2018 FY state budget and teacher retirement
Speaker Leonard talks with members of the Capitol press Wednesday afternoon about ongoing discussions between legislative leaders and the Governor on retirement reforms for new teachers and completion by the House and Senate of the state’s budget for the 2018 Fiscal Year.
Rep. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington; audio on House passage of emergency ag loan legislation
Rep. VanderWall talks about House passage Tuesday of his HB 4562, which extends the state’s 2012 low-interest ag disaster loan program, which had been due to expire. Rep. VanderWall says conditions even this spring underscore the continuing need for the program.