Rep. Crawford announces March is Reading Month tour

State Rep. Kathy Crawford of Novi today announced her annual March is Reading Month tour. As part of March is Reading Month, the lawmaker will visit schools throughout the Northville, Novi, South Lyon, and Walled Lake districts and read to students, encouraging them to develop a lifelong interest in reading. “The importance of reading for…

Rep. Crawford hosts local official for State of the State address

State Rep. Kathy Crawford of Novi welcomed John Dolan, Lyon Township Supervisor, and his wife, Nancy, to the state Capitol for the annual State of the State address. “As Lyon Township Supervisor, it is truly an honor to be the invited guest of our state representative, Kathy Crawford, for the 2019 State of the State…

Rep. Crawford sworn in for third term during opening of the 100th Legislature

State Rep. Kathy Crawford of Novi was sworn in for her third and final term at the state Capitol Wednesday to officially open the 100th Michigan Legislature. Rep. Crawford was administered the oath of office by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman and joined by her legislative director, Mindy Fernandes.

Rep. Crawford hosts Novi Wildcats state champion volleyball team at Capitol

State Rep. Kathy Crawford of Novi welcomed the three-peat state champion Novi Wildcats volleyball team to the Capitol on Thursday. “These ladies, as well as their coaches, represent their school and the entire community. We are extremely proud of them and their success,” Rep. Crawford said. “This is a fantastic program that allows students to use…

Rep. Crawford introduces OPEB legislation

State Rep. Kathy Crawford introduces legislation in the Michigan House that will help safeguard retiree benefits for police, firefighters and other municipal employees.

Rep. Crawford introduces resolution to recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

State Rep. Kathy Crawford of Novi today introduced a resolution that was adopted by the House of Representatives to recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan. Rep. Crawford’s connection to this issue became more personal when she was diagnosed with breast cancer just over three years ago.  Although she was fortunate enough to…

Rep. Crawford hosts Michigan State Fair Scholarship winners at Capitol

State Rep. Kathy Crawford of Novi welcomed the 2017 Michigan State Fair Scholarship winners from across the state to the Capitol on Thursday. The Michigan State Fair promotes positive achievements in rural and urban agriculture, business and industry. This year’s winners have accomplishments in a variety of categories, such as animal/livestock, home arts, agriculture and urban/rural…

Rep. Crawford takes part in annual Sept. 11 ceremony

Legislator invites family of fallen USAF major to event   State Rep. Kathy Crawford of Novi on Thursday was joined at the Michigan House of Representatives’ annual Sept. 11 Memorial Service by the family of a U.S. Air Force pilot who died in the line of duty in March.            Crawford said Maj. Andrew Becker…

Rep. Kathy Crawford on the House passed budget

“This budget increases spending and expands the definition of at-risk students in Michigan schools. This means more students will have a better chance of success in the classroom and after they graduate from high school.”