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Press releases from members of the Michigan House Republican
caucus.
November 17 :: Ball cited for representing views
of local residents
Ball
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September 4 :: Steil, Green announce home heating assistance programs
Steil
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Green
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September 2 :: Proos donates blood to aid hurricane victims
Proos
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September 2 :: Schuitmaker introduces plan to get more fresh produce into school cafeterias
Schuitmaker
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August 29 :: File For Your Economic Stimulus Package
Jones
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August 28 :: Country Mill Farms opens new housing
Jones
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August 27 :: Knollenberg invites residents to office hours
Knollenberg
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August 25 :: Stop sending our tax dollars to Detroit
Meltzer
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August 21 :: Elsenheimer, Walker working to protect
local officials, individuals from intimidation lawsuits
Walker
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August 21 :: Elsenheimer, Walker working to protect
local officials, individuals from intimidation lawsuits
Elsenheimer
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August 20 :: Local students become state reps
Law
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August 15 :: Investment for Michigan's energy infrastructure
Opsommer
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August 13 :: State Rep. Tom Pearce August column
Pearce
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August 13 :: Get Michigan Working
DeRoche
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August 12 :: House GOP: Pull state support from Kilpatrick
DeRoche
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August 7 :: Students can still enter Calley Reading Contest
Calley
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August 7 :: Governor signs another Horn bill
Horn
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August 4 :: Enhanced Oil Recovery and Refinery Bills Need to be Fast-tracked
Opsommer
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July 31 :: Proos: Prepare Michigan for domestic oil production
Proos
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July 31 :: Schuitmaker says residents can still receive stimulus checks
Schuitmaker
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July 30 :: Steil recognized for pro-job voting record
Acciavatti
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July 30 :: Garfield boasts perfect pro-business voting record
Garfield
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July 29 :: Lawmaker questions DNR cormorant kill-rate
Elsenheimer
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July 29 :: Amos invites residents to office hours
Amos
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July 29 :: New jobs plan promotes research in
promising new stem cell method
Horn
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July 28 :: Knollenberg fights for jobs, new technology in Michigan
Knollenberg
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July 25 :: Green opposes flawed corrections millage, wants to see changes before lending support
Green
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July 24 :: Hoogendyk offers tax incentive to manufacturers that help improve fuel economy
Hoogendyk
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July 23 :: House approves '2X' school funding plan
Moore
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July 23 :: Lawmaker calls to revisit state's college funding
Agema
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July 23 :: House action to help create hundreds of new jobs for Saginaw County
Horn
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July 23 :: Horn works to protect local school budgets and Saginaw County teachers
Horn
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July 23 :: House approves ‘2X’ school funding plan
Ward
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July 23 :: Rep. Marleau statement on school aid budget
Marleau
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July 22 :: Governor spikes DEQ oversight
Moore
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July 21 :: GVSU same-sex benefits 'misguided'
Meekhof
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July 21 :: Horn schedules office hours in Thomas Township
Horn
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July 18 :: Residents with 2 mortgages could receive dual exemptions
Opsommer
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July 17 :: Knollenberg fights terrorism on the home front
Knollenberg
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July 15 :: Portland to get streetscape improvements
Calley
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July 11 :: Rep. Opsommer praises lower energy consumption, says many more tax dollars can be saved
Opsommer
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July 10 :: Proos announces Riverfront Park improvement grant
Proos
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July 10 :: Dow’s growth is area’s success
Horn
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July 10 :: Mary’s Law signed into law
Caul
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July 9 :: Michigan enters into eight state water resources compact
Robertson
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July 9 :: Volunteers to write tickets for expanded list of minor parking infractions
Green
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July 9 :: Great Lakes water diversion protection plan signed into law
Steil
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July 9 :: Palsrok Family Welcomes Baby Boy
Palsrok
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July 9 :: Pearce law helps local governments save money
Pearce
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July 9 :: Landmark water compact signed into law
Meltzer
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July 8 :: Rep. Ball sponsoring office hours in Owosso
Ball
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July 2 :: Elsenheimer applauds DNR, DEQ response
Elsenheimer
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July 1 :: MSU unveils leadership committee for half-billion dollar nuclear research project
Jones
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June 30 :: Shaffer applauds Supreme Court decision upholding gun rights
Shaffer
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June 30 :: Proos finds long term solution to dredging costs
Proos
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June 27 :: Meekhof: Budget built on shaky foundation of last year’s tax increases
Meekhof
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June 27 :: Green fights for increased revenue sharing for West Michigan
Green
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June 27 :: House votes on Jobs Trust Fund change; bill sent to governor
Opsommer
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June 27 :: Important reform ignored
Nitz
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June 27 :: Law drives legislation to fix Oakland County roads
Law
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June 27 :: Hoogendyk calls for movement of partial-birth abortion ban legislation
Hoogendyk
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June 26 :: Supreme Court ruling affirms Second Amendment, other threats still loom
Opsommer
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June 26 :: Proos votes for historic Water Compact
Proos
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June 26 :: Proos applauds identity theft legislation
Proos
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June 26 :: Booher votes for historic water compact
Booher
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June 26 :: Shiawassee County health board can reduce fees for nonprofits under Ball measure
Ball
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June 26 :: Senate approves bill to protect domestic violence victims
Caul
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June 26 :: Meekhof legislation helps consumers save tax dollars
Meekhof
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June 26 :: Business leaders invited to discuss jobs climate with Emmons
Emmons
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June 25 :: Reps. Opsommer & Vagnozzi call for bipartisan property tax reform
Opsommer
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June 25 :: Possible budget talks cause cancellation of office hours
Moss
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June 25 :: Moolenaar: Booster seat law takes effect July 1
Moolenaar
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June 25 :: Huizenga legislation gives parents control over fate of remains after abortion, still birth
Huizenga
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June 25 :: LaJoy invites residents to office hours
LaJoy
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June 24 :: Easy, rider: House creates ‘motorcycle day’ as unemployment rate soars
Moolenaar
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June 24 :: Michigan readies Great Lakes Compact agreement
Meekhof
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June 23 :: Rep. Calley honored as Legislator of the Year
Calley
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June 23 :: Steil named Legislator of the Year by Michigan Association of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Steil
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June 23 :: Economy continues to struggle as unemployment rate skyrockets
Green
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June 19 :: Airline merger perfect time to add service
Elsenheimer
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June 19 :: Booher pushes crossbow bill's original intent
to assist disabled and elderly hunters
Booher
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June 19 :: Jones Speaks to Local Students at Leadership Camp
Jones
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June 18 :: House Dems grandstand on gas gouging
Nitz
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June 17 :: Rep. Caul sponsoring second annual
Summer Reading Contest
Caul
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June 17 :: Food program can help families cut costs
Elsenheimer
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June 17 :: Government Reform and Taxpayer Savings Task Force to hold hearing in Waterford
Amos
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June 17 :: Huizenga calls for third attempt to ban partial-birth abortion
Huizenga
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June 16 :: Stahl makes declaration for independence
Stahl
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June 13 :: Governor vetoes partial-birth abortion ban
DeRoche
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Nitz
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June 12 :: LaJoy votes to repeal excessive driver fees
LaJoy
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June 12 :: Juror mileage reimbursement defeated
Law
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June 12 :: Nitz votes to repeal excessive driver fees
Nitz
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June 12 :: Schuitmaker fights to bring more funding to WMU
Schuitmaker
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June 12 :: Hildenbrand reacts to veto of partial-birth abortion ban
Hildenbrand
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June 12 :: House Democrats ignore will of people
Agema
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June 12 :: Misplaced Priorities
DeRoche
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June 12 :: Huizenga urges governor to declare state of emergency in Ottawa County
Huizenga
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June 11 :: Proos celebrates "Older Michiganian Day"
Proos
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June 11 :: Huizenga urges governor to declare state of emergency in Ottawa County
Huizenga
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June 10 :: Meltzer: Airport funding secure
Meltzer
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June 10 :: Schuitmaker: Airport funding finally approved
Schuitmaker
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June 10 :: Proos: Airport funding secure
Proos
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June 10 :: Calley expands ‘public trust’ initiative to include state and county officials
Calley
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June 10 :: Rep. Stakoe makes declaration for independence
Stakoe
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June 10 :: Rep. Garfield makes declaration for independence
Garfield
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June 6 :: Local pressure reverses committee chair stance
Elsenheimer
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June 5 :: Plan would put more police officers on street
Horn
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June 5 :: House committee pulls Bellaire trail off table
Elsenheimer
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June 4 :: Credit card payment would ease
state tax payment, collection
Elsenheimer
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June 4 :: Horn bill creates free visits to state parks
Horn
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June 4 :: Credit card payment would ease
state tax payment, collection
Hansen
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June 3 :: Government Reform and Taxpayer Savings Task Force hears corrections reform ideas
Calley
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June 3 :: Governor agrees with House Republicans: Airport funding bill must be moved now
Steil
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Agema
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Green
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June 3 :: Knollenberg awarded fellowship for Midwestern Leadership Institute
Knollenberg
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June 2 :: Government Reform and Taxpayer Savings Task Force hears corrections reform ideas
Calley
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June 2 :: Governor agrees with House Republicans:
Democrats must move airport funding ASAP
Casperson
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June 2 :: Governor agrees with House Republicans: Leadership must move airport funding ASAP
Moore
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June 2 :: Governor agrees with Rep. Schuitmaker:
Democrats must move airport funding ASAP
Schuitmaker
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June 2 :: Governor agrees with House Republicans:
Democrats must move airport funding ASAP
Nitz
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Shaffer
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Proos
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Palmer
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Meltzer
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June 2 :: Governor agrees with House Republicans:
Democrats must move airport funding ASAP
Amos
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June 2 :: Governor agrees with House Republicans:
Democrats must move airport funding ASAP
Robertson
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June 2 :: Governor agrees with House Republicans:
Democrats must move airport funding ASAP
Knollenberg
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June 2 :: Governor agrees with House Republicans:
Democrats must move airport funding ASAP
Acciavatti
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June 2 :: Governor agrees with House Republicans:
Democrats must move airport funding ASAP
DeRoche
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Calley
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May 30 :: Hansen, Safe Kids team up on car seats
Hansen
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May 29 :: Lansing again puts local project funding in jeopardy
Pastor
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May 29 :: Federal airport funding hits turbulence in House
Elsenheimer
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May 29 :: Knollenberg invites residents to office hours
Knollenberg
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May 29 :: Amos invites residents to office hours
Amos
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May 29 :: House bans partial-birth abortion
Meltzer
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May 29 :: House passes partial-birth abortion ban
Palmer
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May 29 :: House bans partial-birth abortions
Pavlov
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Pavlov
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May 29 :: Sheen votes to protect dignity of life
Sheen
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May 28 :: Walker measure recognizes border patrol
Walker
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May 28 :: Proos fights for airport funding
Proos
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May 28 :: House bans partial-birth abortions
Huizenga
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May 28 :: House bans partial-birth abortion
Green
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May 28 :: House bans partial-birth abortions
Hildenbrand
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May 28 :: Meekhof votes to restore dignity of life
Meekhof
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May 27 :: House bans partial-birth abortions
DeRoche
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May 27 :: House GOP calls for action on partial-birth abortion ban
Agema
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May 27 :: State sending housing funds to
Mason, Manistee counties
Palsrok
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May 27 :: Hoogendyk calls for movement of partial-birth abortion ban legislation
Hoogendyk
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May 27 :: Horn votes to restore dignity of life
Horn
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May 23 :: Business owners: Reform job-killing Michigan Business Tax
Wenke
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Nofs
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Nofs
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Wenke
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May 23 :: Moore hosting school funding discussion
Moore
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May 22 :: REP. OPSOMMER RENEWS CALL FOR ACTION IN LIGHT OF NEW REPORT FINDINGS
Opsommer
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May 22 :: Firefighters honored for heroism
Law
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May 22 :: Calley unveils plan to force oil companies to explain gas prices
Calley
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May 22 :: Michigan jobs to dry up
Agema
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Emmons
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May 22 :: State leaders call on feds for road funds
Pearce
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May 22 :: Rep. Ball to host popular Veterans Fair in Owosso
Ball
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May 22 :: Michigan jobs to dry up
Pastor
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Meekhof
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May 22 :: House GOP plan forces oil companies to explain gas prices
Meltzer
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May 22 :: Michigan jobs to dry up
Casperson
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May 22 :: House GOP plan forces oil companies to explain gas prices
Moore
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May 22 :: Garfield invites residents to office hours
Garfield
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May 22 :: MBT: Needs an overhaul?
Moss
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May 22 :: MBT hurting Michigan businesses
Law
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May 22 :: LaJoy 'It's a punishment to grow a business in Michigan'
LaJoy
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May 22 :: Knollenberg hosts town hall to listen to MBT concerns
Knollenberg
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May 21 :: Michigan jobs to dry up
Meltzer
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May 21 :: Schuitmaker May Update
Schuitmaker
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May 21 :: Proos offers plan to ease pain at the pump
Proos
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May 21 :: Proos statement on 2009 Revenue Estimating Conference
Proos
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May 21 :: Delay in Lansing jeopardizes funding for local airport projects
Schuitmaker
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May 21 :: Local school group honors Rep. Nofs
Nofs
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May 21 :: House Democrats block relief at the pump
Jones
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May 20 :: Lawmaker seeks end to college tuition waiver
Agema
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May 20 :: Michigan business leaders to discuss business tax with legislators
Wenke
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Nofs
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Nofs
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Wenke
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May 20 :: Rep. Horn schedules local office hours
Horn
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May 19 :: Use income tax increase to help Michigan drivers pay for cost of fuel
Horn
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May 19 :: Ball touts InfantSEE program for area children
Ball
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May 16 :: Overspending today, tax increase tomorrow?
DeRoche
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May 15 :: House votes to restrict dangerous pesticide
Ball
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May 15 :: House approves historic water compact
Meekhof
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May 15 :: House GOP offers plan
to ease pain at the pump
Opsommer
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May 14 :: Calley votes for historic water compact
Calley
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May 14 :: Horn votes for historic water compact
Horn
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May 14 :: Caul schedules Midland County office hours
Caul
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May 13 :: Rep. Calley offers plan
to ease pain at the pump
Calley
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May 13 :: Nofs honored by adult education community
Nofs
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May 13 :: Michigan Business Tax needs adjustment
Meltzer
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May 13 :: Bipartisan legislation protects Michigan residents from identity theft
Palmer
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May 13 :: State's mental health system takes center stage
Amos
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May 13 :: GOP: Eliminate gas tax for summer
Hildenbrand
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May 12 :: Schuitmaker May Update
Schuitmaker
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May 12 :: Amos receives leadership award from the Association for Children's Mental Health
Amos
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May 12 :: House Republicans combat increasing gas costs
Marleau
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DeRoche
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May 12 :: Steil named Legislator of the Year by DADS and MOMS of Michigan
Steil
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May 12 :: House GOP: Eliminate sales tax on gas for summer
Hildenbrand
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May 12 :: Proos praises senate passage of smoking ban
Proos
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May 9 :: Representative calls on governor to remove mayor
Law
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May 8 :: Agema applauds court's health benefits ruling
Agema
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May 8 :: Tourism industry needs incentives, reforms similar to manufacturing industry
Hansen
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May 7 :: Michigan's role in curbing the high cost of gas
Opsommer
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May 7 :: House Republicans working to save jobs
DeRoche
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May 7 :: Tourism panel releases comprehensive report
Horn
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May 6 :: Action needed on marriage license clarification
Agema calls for consideration of bill that will help county clerks
Agema
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May 6 :: Walker, Allen to host town hall
on Michigan Business Tax
Walker
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May 6 :: Panel looks toward better protection of Michigan's children
DeRoche
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May 5 :: Calley to kick off Summer Reading Contest
Calley
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May 2 :: Delay in Lansing jeopardizes Gerald R. Ford airport funding
Steil
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May 2 :: Delay in Lansing subsidizing Gerald R. Ford airport funding
Green
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May 2 :: Delay in Lansing jeopardizes Gerald R. Ford airport funding
Hildenbrand
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May 2 :: Delay in Lansing jeopardizes Gerald R. Ford airport funding
Agema
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May 2 :: Judiciary committee to hear testimony on Steil joint custody legislation
Steil
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May 2 :: Lansing layover could delay key funding for local airports
Jones
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May 2 :: Delay in Lansing jeopardizes funding for local projects
Stahl
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Robertson
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May 1 :: House approves landmark bill to protect domestic violence victims
Caul
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May 1 :: Acciavatti: 'Keep our drinking water safe!'
Acciavatti
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May 1 :: Pearce earns repeat top legislator honors
Pearce
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May 1 :: Bill expedites tax refunds
Law
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April 30 :: Calley bill helps protect Michigan residents
Calley
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April 30 :: Huizenga bill protects senior citizen investors
Huizenga
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April 30 :: Pavlov to host town hall on Michigan Business Tax
Pavlov
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April 30 :: Pavlov invites residents to Child Safety Fair
Pavlov
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April 30 :: Rep. Opsommer sees National Conference of State Legislatures resolution move
Opsommer
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April 29 :: Knollenberg office hours
Knollenberg
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April 29 ::
Knollenberg
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April 29 :: Calley boater bill now law
Calley
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April 29 :: LaJoy 'It's a punishment to grow a business in Michigan'
LaJoy
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April 28 :: Schuitmaker praises MPI,Southwest Michigan First
Schuitmaker
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April 25 :: New business tax hurting jobs and affecting benefits
Pearce
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Meekhof
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Hildenbrand
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Agema
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April 24 :: Amos hosts successful MI National Guard event
Amos
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April 24 :: Legislation to help prevent animal cruelty, violence against people
Law
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April 22 :: Amos invites residents to office hours
Amos
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April 21 :: Meltzer host MET/MESP town hall
Meltzer
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April 18 :: Proos Fights for Airport Funding
Proos
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April 18 :: Palmer supports Homeowner's through property tax proposal
Palmer
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April 18 :: Roll back the Democrat tax hike
Palmer
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April 18 :: State universities to allow in-state rates for military families
Opsommer
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April 17 :: Hemlock expansion one step closer
Horn
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April 17 :: Legislation allows taxpayers to voluntarily pay higher taxes
Steil
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April 17 :: Pastor assists in aiding military children
Pastor
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April 17 :: State budget proposal includes
Healthy Kids Dental for Montcalm County
Emmons
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April 16 :: House committee approves incentive
for Hemlock business expansion
Moore
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April 15 :: Calley helps form community college caucus
Calley
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April 15 :: GOP: Roll back the tax hike
Meekhof
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April 15 :: GOP: Roll back tax hike
Agema
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April 15 :: Measure prohibits in-state tuition for illegal aliens
Agema
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April 15 :: Horn introduces incentive to keep Hemlock Semiconductor in region
Horn
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April 15 :: COLUMN BY REP. TOM PEARCE - APRIL 15, 2008
Pearce
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April 15 :: Pavlov works to repeal tax hike
Pavlov
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April 14 :: Senior and Veteran Expo huge success
Schuitmaker
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April 14 :: Massive income tax increase should go back to residents -- GOP
Jones
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April 14 :: Local farmers encouraged to attend local roundtable on agriculture issues
Moolenaar
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April 14 :: GOP: Roll back the tax hike
Hildenbrand
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April 14 :: Roll back the Democrat tax hike
Robertson
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April 14 :: Roll back the Democrat tax hike
Stahl
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April 11 :: Home loan protection becomes law
Booher
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April 11 :: Hansen to co-host townhall discussion
Hansen
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April 10 :: Horn welfare reform measure will better prepare children for future
Horn
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April 10 :: Lawmakers sponsoring roundtable discussion on new business tax
Horn
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April 10 :: Proposal to put Michigan students first
Elsenheimer
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April 9 :: Home-school advocates protest government interference
Hoogendyk
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April 9 :: Put focus on citizenship, cost and security, not RFID
Opsommer
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April 8 :: New Gaffney law helps Michigan homeowners
Gaffney
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April 7 :: Governor to sign movie incentive package
Huizenga
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April 1 :: Tax shocker costs Michigan jobs
Proos
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April 1 :: Local business owners have chance to voice concerns about new business tax
Horn
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March 31 :: Rep. Jones announces local housing grants
Jones
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March 25 :: Moore earns seat on health policy panel
Moore
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March 24 :: Rep. Moss announces 'Coffee with Chuck'
Moss
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March 21 :: Lawmaker calls for more open government
Marleau
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March 21 :: Green fights for increased West Michigan revenue sharing
Green
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March 21 :: Meekhof fights to save tax dollars
Meekhof
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March 21 :: Pavlov fights for legal residents
Pavlov
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March 20 :: Attorney general: Drain commissioner violated oath of office
Wenke
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March 20 :: Huizenga calls for more government transparency
Huizenga
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March 20 :: Green: Show taxpayers the money
Green
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March 20 :: Elected officials accountable for betraying public trust under measure
Calley
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March 19 :: Sheen: Shed light on state spending
Sheen
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March 19 :: 'Sunshine Week' attempts to
shine light on state government
Opsommer
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March 19 :: House GOP demands spending accountability
Meltzer
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Hoogendyk
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Amos
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DeRoche
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March 18 :: Moore angling for state tourism dollars to help Michigan sporting goods businesses
Moore
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March 18 :: Show taxpayers the money!
Hildenbrand
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March 18 :: House approves Rep. Ball bill
to promote autism research
Ball
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March 18 :: Successful Pure Michigan campaign gets additional funding under Horn plan
Horn
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March 18 :: House approves pilot program targeting middle-school math
Moolenaar
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March 14 :: Senate panel proposal threatens equity gap funding for lower-funded school districts
Moore
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March 14 :: Measure allows final resting place of honor
for deceased veterans' unclaimed remains
Emmons
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March 14 :: Elsenheimer to gov: Revoke permit immediately
Lawmaker calls for review of Star Township injection well terms
Elsenheimer
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March 14 :: Michigan’s economy could be bright
Moolenaar
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March 13 :: Lowest funded school districts sent
to the back of the class (again)
Walker
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March 13 :: State urging prescription meds campaign
Pearce
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March 13 :: Opinion: Homeowners face "sticker shock" with property taxes
Hildenbrand
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March 12 :: House approves Huizenga bill to encourage Michigan movie-making
Huizenga
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March 12 :: House approves Hildenbrand bill to encourage Michigan movie-making
Hildenbrand
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March 12 :: Meltzer helps bring jobs, road repairs to district
Meltzer
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March 11 :: Carcass disposal bill protects safety, provides alternative energy source
Meekhof
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March 11 :: Green announces town hall meetings
Green
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March 10 :: GOP reform plan necessary to help struggling homeowners
Steil
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Hildenbrand
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March 10 :: GOP reform plan ready to help struggling homeowners
Horn
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March 10 :: Local energy customers can get best value under new law authored by Nofs
Nofs
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March 10 :: GOP reform plan necessary to help struggling homeowners
Agema
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March 10 :: GOP lawmakers want action
on property tax reform package
DeRoche
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March 7 :: State Legislature honors Rockford champs
Pearce, Jansen welcome water polo team to Capitol
Pearce
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March 7 :: Oceana, Lake road construction nets $14 million
State economic stimulus package to work on US-31, US-10
Hansen
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March 6 :: Law legislation signed by governor
Law
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March 6 :: Green announces 28th Street improvements
Green
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March 6 :: GOP reform measures will help homeowners with unfair property tax assessments
Opsommer
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March 5 :: Sheen: New environmental policies needed to attract business to Michigan
Sheen
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March 5 :: Daniels, Albom: film incentives mean jobs, money for ailing Michigan
Huizenga
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March 5 :: Pavlov invites residents to office hours
Pavlov
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March 5 :: Rep. Hoogendyk helps homeowners with property tax assessment appeal
Hoogendyk
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March 5 :: Green reminds homeowners of their right to appeal property tax assessments
Green
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March 5 :: Steil one of most frugal lawmakers
Steil
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March 4 :: Horn reminds homeowners of their right to appeal property tax assessments
Horn
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March 4 :: Elsenheimer offers property assessment info
Elsenheimer
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March 3 :: Steil works to make families safer
Steil
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February 29 :: Opsommer and Miller ask State Administrative Board
for due diligence in Enhanced Driver License initiative
Opsommer
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February 29 :: Emmons Hosts Property Tax Forums
Emmons
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February 29 :: Supreme Court should review
Judicial Tenure Commission actions
Pearce
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February 29 :: Rep. Hildenbrand reads to three Grand Rapids area elementary schools to kick off March is Reading Month
Hildenbrand
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February 29 :: Moore offers property assessment info
Moore
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February 28 :: House subcommittee listening to
high school graduation challenges
Emmons
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February 28 :: Stakoe marks March is Reading Month by visiting local schools
Stakoe
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February 28 :: Knollenberg invites residents to office hours
Knollenberg
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February 28 :: Huizenga bill ups incentives for movie makers
Huizenga
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February 28 :: Rep. Nofs announces local arts grants
Nofs
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February 28 :: List allows direct calls to state departments
Elsenheimer shares Web site link with all telephone numbers
Elsenheimer
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February 28 :: Walker hosting property assessment forum
Walker
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February 27 :: Rep. Moore: Residents can receive special coupons to prepare for historic TV transition
Moore
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February 27 :: Elsenheimer invites schools, libraries
to contact him to read
Elsenheimer
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February 27 :: Mobile medical unit for area families
has permanent location -- Rep. Ball
Ball
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February 27 :: Rep. Horn schedules local office hours
Horn
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February 26 :: House panel approves Nofs bill
to ensure teaching of African history
Nofs
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February 26 :: State grants bring arts to Standish
Moore
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February 26 :: Nitz announces office hours
Nitz
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February 26 :: Pavlov announces office hours
Pavlov
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February 25 :: Greenville awarded state arts grant
Emmons
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February 25 :: Proos works to ‘get the lead out!’
Proos
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February 25 :: Sheen bill protects small businesses
Sheen
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February 22 :: District Wide Survey Results
Stahl
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February 22 :: Meltzer Offers Tax Guides
Meltzer
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February 22 :: Meltzer: Dems Block Right to Life
Meltzer
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February 22 :: Acciavatti concerned about lack of reforms in budget
Acciavatti
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February 22 :: Meltzer kicks off March is Reading Month
Meltzer
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February 22 :: Lawmakers sponsoring blood drive in Ionia
Emmons
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Calley
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February 21 :: Dems block right to life
Elsenheimer
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February 21 :: Progress made on alternative energy, but more work needs to be done
Opsommer
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February 21 :: A Child's Agenda
Task force to meet in St. Joseph County; Emmons invites written comments from area residents
Emmons
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February 21 :: Hansen provides free taxpayer guides
Hansen
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February 21 :: Meltzer to hold senior town hall meeting
Meltzer
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February 21 :: Huizenga presents tribute to firefighter
Huizenga
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February 21 :: House approves Calley bill to provide more freedom for disabled boaters
Calley
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February 21 :: House approves alternative energy incentive
Agema
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February 21 :: Hoogendyk prisoner ID bill passes House
Hoogendyk
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February 21 :: Shaffer, Task Force announce hearing date in St. Joseph County
Shaffer
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February 21 :: Grand Haven awarded state arts grant
Meekhof
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February 20 :: COLUMN BY REP. TOM PEARCE Feb. 20, 2008
Pearce
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February 20 :: House approves collecting DNA samples
Schuitmaker helps sponsor bill to build public safety database
Schuitmaker
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February 20 :: Rep. Jones announces local library grants
Jones
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February 20 :: Lawmakers announce Ionia town hall meeting
Calley
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February 20 :: Calley sponsoring property tax
town hall meeting in Hastings
Calley
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February 19 :: Shaffer works to get Southwestern Michigan College projects approved
Shaffer
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February 19 :: Proos provides free tax guides
Proos
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February 19 :: Coffee with Chuck
Moss
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February 15 :: Rep. Marleau and county host 'My Home, My Future' home ownership retention seminar
Marleau
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February 14 :: Taxpayer guides available from Moore
Moore
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::
Moore
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February 14 :: Legal immigrants and workers allowed driver's license
Pastor
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February 14 :: Acciavatti Agenda
Acciavatti
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February 14 :: Proos joins Habitat for Humanity's Legislative Build 2008
Proos
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February 14 :: Legislation offers non-lethal protection option
Meekhof
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::
Jones
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::
Hansen
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February 14 :: Hune calls on ITC to bury power lines
Hune
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February 14 :: Green provides free tax guides
Green
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February 14 :: Hansen announces February office hours
Hansen
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February 14 :: Rep. Opsommer wants to hear from local residents
Opsommer
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February 13 :: Shaffer joins "Divided We Fail" coalition
Shaffer
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February 13 :: Lawmakers applaud school equity budget proposal
Walker
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February 13 :: Proos encourages local farmers, u-pick operators to include themselves in directory
Proos
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February 13 :: Sheen offers free tax guides
Sheen
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February 13 :: Initiatives to help the children of military families continue to progress
Opsommer
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February 13 :: Caul invites schools to contact him to read
Caul
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February 12 :: House approves $1 hunting, fishing licenses
for Michigan's disabled veterans, POWs
Hansen
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February 12 :: House approves Family Military Leave Act
Calley
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February 12 :: Pizza and Politics with Rep. Knollenberg
Knollenberg
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February 12 :: Local students could have a hand in making Michigan a better place
Calley
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February 12 :: Agema invites residents to town hall
for property tax, state budget talks
Agema
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February 12 :: House approves Nofs bill to give local governments more choice in energy needs
Nofs
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February 11 :: LaJoy invites residents to office hours
LaJoy
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February 8 :: Legal immigrants and workers allowed drivers license
Ward
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February 8 :: Ward equity agreement bears fruit for local schools
Ward
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February 8 :: LaJoy appointed to roads task force
LaJoy
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February 8 :: Pastor announces free college aid help
Pastor
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February 8 :: Shaffer questions budget proposal
Shaffer
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February 8 :: Nitz releases statement on Gov. Granholm’s budget proposal
Nitz
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February 7 :: DeRoche issues statement on lack of budget reforms
DeRoche
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February 7 :: Agema supports driver's license, ID card fix
Agema
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February 7 :: Lawmaker proposes paying off debt
Meekhof
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February 7 :: Nitz supports changes to driver’s license requirements
Nitz
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February 7 :: Hoogendyk bill creates prisoner ID card
Hoogendyk
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February 7 :: Huizenga bill creates secure license for travel
Huizenga
(print)
February 6 :: Two Wenke bills became law in 2007
Wenke
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February 5 :: Attorney General to put expenditures online
Meltzer
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February 5 :: Foreclosure forum offers homeowners answers
Moore
(print)
February 5 :: Ball cited for representing views
of local residents
Ball
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February 5 :: Proos encourages students to attend free student aid assistance event
Proos
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February 5 :: Shaffer encourages students to attend free student aid assistance event
Shaffer
(print)
February 5 :: Sheen invites parents and high school students to local financial aid seminar
Sheen
(print)
February 5 :: Horn invites parents and high school students to area financial aid seminar
Horn
(print)
February 5 :: Green promotes free student aid assistance event
Green
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February 5 :: Federal programs help rural communities
Hansen
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February 5 :: Hoogendyk, Nader join Cox in government transparency fight
Hoogendyk
(print)
February 4 :: Hansen invites students, parents
to college financial aid seminar
Hansen
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February 1 :: Opsommer blasts new passport fees, encourages
Michigan residents to prepare for new border rules
Opsommer
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January 31 :: Amos child protection bill passes full House
Amos
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January 31 :: Law legislation fights copper wire theft
Law
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January 30 :: Knollenberg invites residents to office hours
Knollenberg
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January 30 :: House returns to historic balance of power under Caul proposal
Caul
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January 29 :: Sheen responds to State of the State address
Sheen
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January 29 :: Shaffer responds to State of the State address
Shaffer
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January 29 :: Proos responds to State of the State address
Proos
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January 29 :: Pavlov responds to State of the State address
Pavlov
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January 29 :: Nitz responds to Gov. Granholm's address
Nitz
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January 29 :: Green responds to Granholm's State of the State address
Green
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January 29 :: State of the State Response
DeRoche
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Pastor
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::
Law
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::
LaJoy
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::
Knollenberg
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January 29 :: Disabled residents can enjoy all
Michigan waterways under Calley bill
Calley
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January 29 :: Chinese company considering expansion in Charlotte
Jones
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January 28 :: Surprise surplus leaves questions unanswered
Hildenbrand
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January 24 :: Rep. Jones unveils resolution to stop State Police boondoggle
Jones
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January 23 :: Acciavatti Agenda
Acciavatti
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January 23 :: Rep. Walker publishes position paper opposing House Democrat water bills
Walker
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January 23 :: Water: Protect It-Don’t Socialize It
Walker
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January 23 :: House panel approves Caul bill to help military personnel called to active duty
Caul
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January 23 :: House Republicans introduce Homeowner Relief package
DeRoche
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January 23 :: House approves bill to create home heating fund for state families
Proos
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January 22 :: Lawmaker wants to continue funding for middle school math program
Moolenaar
(print)
January 22 :: GOP moves to ban partial birth abortion
Meltzer
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January 22 :: Nitz disappointed with state's lack of commitment to renewable fuels
Nitz
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January 17 :: Caul commends county for taking lead on GPS tethers
Caul
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January 16 :: Stakoe applauds Milford Clerk
Stakoe
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January 16 :: Lawmaker introduces bill to repeal surcharge
Acciavatti
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January 16 :: Caul pushes for use of bio-pellets for fuel
Caul
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January 16 :: Rep. Jones Fights for Michigan Jobs
Jones
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January 16 :: Jones urges action on war memorial bills after Grand Rapids incident
Jones
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January 16 :: Residents can stay informed with
free electronic newsletter from Rep. Ball
Ball
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January 16 :: Huizenga runs half-marathon for charity
Huizenga
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January 11 :: Lawmakers making sure students are protected following consolidation vote
Ball
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January 10 :: House GOP: 'Who's in your wallet?'
DeRoche
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January 9 :: Rep. Jones fights against elder abuse
Jones
(print)
January 8 :: Michigan 2008: New Challenges, New Opportunities
Opsommer
(print)
January 8 :: Rep. Moore returns 2007 savings
Moore
(print)
January 8 :: Proos releases statement on budget proposal
Proos
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January 4 :: Michigan residents deserve refund
Elsenheimer: Second state windfall after tax hike outrageous
Elsenheimer
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January 3 :: Governor, House Democrats deceive taxpayers
DeRoche
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December 28 :: A good week for national sovereignty
Opsommer
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December 27 :: Agema: No driver's licenses for illegal aliens
Agema
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December 27 :: Illegal aliens can no longer receive driver's licenses
Jones
(print)
December 21 :: Parents can get kids’ toys tested for lead
Horn
(print)
December 19 :: Annual bridge funding legislation waiting in the wings
Walker
(print)
December 17 :: Lawmakers unveil dynamic plan
to help Michigan homeowners
Opsommer
(print)
December 13 :: GOP Lawmakers protect prepared businesses
Meltzer
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December 12 :: Horn continues to work to reimburse businesses after services tax debacle
Horn
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