Howell Audio

Rep. Howell talks about House passage Tuesday of his House Concurrent Resolution 12, to oppose Canada’s consideration of placing a permanent high-level radioactive waste storage site on the shores of Lake Huron.  Rep. Howell says while a low-level site has been removed from consideration, the high-level site remains a cause of significant concern.  

Rep. Howell talks about House passage Wednesday of his HB 5002, part of a two-bill, bipartisan package that would allow fishers under the age of 17 to obtain their own fishing license for $2.  The legislation reestablishes a program unintentionally eliminated in 2013.  Individuals under the age of 17 do not need a license to…

Rep. Howell talks about the September 11th ceremonies at the state Capitol Wednesday, and his guest, Elba Twp. Fire Chief Mike Burke.  

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…

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…

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.