Rep. Gary Howell, R-North Branch; audio on tax foreclosure legislation
Rep. Howell talks about his HB 4219, which allows homeowners to keep any equity they have in a home foreclosed on for property taxes, once the taxes have been paid off. The Representative says vulnerable Michigan residents are losing all they have under the current system. The measure is pending in the House Local Government…
Rep. Gary Howell, R-North Branch; audio on hunter harassment legislation
House Natural Resources Committee Chair Rep. Gary Howell talks about discussion in the committee this past week of HB 4340, which would prohibit the recording or taping of individuals hunting or fishing. Rep. Howell says the legislation recognizes the importance of hunting and fishing in conservation and protect individuals from harassment; the legislation remains under…
Rep. Gary Howell, R-North Branch; audio on House passage of groundwater protection legislation
Rep. Howell comments on House passage Tuesday of his HB 6269, which he says will bring Michigan’s standards for the disposal of coal ash – the byproduct of burning coal for electricity – up to the standards established by the federal government. Rep. Howell says the plan is an important piece in efforts to protect…
Rep. Gary Howell, R-North Branch; audio on committee passage of lead testing legislation
House Natural Resources Committee Chair Gary Howell talks about Committee passage this week of a bi-partisan package of legislation that increases the frequency at which Michigan’s schools, day care facilities, universities and veterans facilities are tested for lead in their water. The legislation is now before the full House for consideration.
Rep. Gary Howell, R-North Branch; audio on September 11th commemoration at Capitol
Rep. Howell talks about the September 11th commemoration at the state Capitol Thursday honoring first responders, and his guest, fire marshal Jerry Edwards.
Rep. Gary Howell, R-North Branch; audio on additional dollars for school safety
Rep. Howell talks about his HB 6027, which would allow Michigan residents the option of voting to allow school sinking fund dollars for local school safety personnel. Rep. Howell says the idea was brought to him by school administrators in his district. Sinking fund dollars are currently restricted to use for school infrastructure and Rep….
Rep. Gary Howell, R-North Branch; audio on Free Wishing Weekend
House Natural Resources Committee Chair Rep. Gary Howell talks about Free Fishing Weekend, set for this coming weekend, June 9 and 10, saying it marks a good opportunity to bring new people into the sport. Michigan residents can fish without a license during the weekend, although the usual limits still apply.
Rep. Gary Howell, R-North Branch; audio on House passage of state land management plan
House Natural Resources Committee Chair Gary Howell talks about House passage Wednesday of his HB 4475, which, for the first time in Michigan history, provides a plan for the use of more than 4 million acres of state land, including state game areas, state parks and state forests. Rep. Howell says wise use of state…
Rep. Gary Howell, R-North Branch; audio on House passage of youth hunting legislation
Rep. Howell, the Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, talks about House passage this week of HB 5711, which would amend state law to allow Michigan residents between the ages of 10 and 13 to hunt on public land. Rep. Howell sponsored legislation signed into law early this year that expands youth hunting opportunities,…
Rep. Gary Howell, R-North Branch; audio on final passage of jobs training data bill
Rep. Howell talks about final House passage Tuesday of a two-bill package, including his HB 4545, that requires the state government to share data with Michigan Works! agencies in addition to colleges and universities with job training programs.
Rep. Gary Howell, R-North Branch; audio on road repair dollars
Rep. Howell talks about the $175 million supplemental appropriation approved by the House Wednesday that will provide additional funding for road repairs in 2018.
Rep. Gary Howell, R-North Branch; audio on Free Fishing Weekend
House Natural Resources Committee Chair Rep. Gary Howell looks ahead to Free Fishing Weekend in Michigan this coming weekend, and says more young people need to get involved in outdoor activities.