Audio Archives

February 2 :: Rep. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes
Rep. Outman talks about his new legislation to expand absentee voting opportunities for service members. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

February 2 :: Legislative Update for February 2, 2012
House Republicans talk about lowering the legal blood alcohol content for boaters to .08, the federal decision to keep the Huron-Manistee National Forest open for hunting and snowmobiling and a bill-writing competition sponsored by a northern Michigan lawmaker. Clip 1

February 2 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Presque Isle
Rep. Pettalia says he's pleased that federal officials have decided to continue to allow snowmobiling and hunter in northern Michigan's Huron-Manistee National Forest. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 2 :: Rep. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan
Rep. McBroom talks about his bill writing competition for middle school and high school students. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 1 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo
Rep. Bumstead says he's pleased the U.S. Forest Service has announced its decision to keep the Huron-Manistee National Forest open to hunting and snowmobiling. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 1 :: Rep. Ken Yonker, R-Caledonia
Rep. Yonker encourages people to take advantage of Michigan's Free Fishing Weekend Feb. 18th and 19th. Clip 1

February 1 :: Rep. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes
Rep. Outman encourages people to take advantage of Michigan's Free Fishing Weekend Feb. 18th and 19th. Clip 1

February 1 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey talks about Right to Work passing in Indiana and what it could mean for Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 1 :: Rep. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes
Rep. Outman discusses his legislation that passed the House on Wednesday allowing polling place workers in Michigan to work outside their county of residence. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 1 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Presque Isle
Rep. Pettalia talks about discussion in the House Tax Policy Committee Wednesday on his legislation that caps the pop up in property taxes when real estate is transferred within a family. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 1 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about Senate passage Wednesday of his legislation setting state guidelines for protests at funerals. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 1 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz speaks in the House Tax Policy Committee on his legislation that helps families transferring family property with tax relief. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

January 31 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey describes how an idea from a constituent led to his legislation that will allow Michigan small businesses to transport minnows and other live fish bait into other states. Current law requires minnows, wigglers, or crayfish to be preserved in liquid and bottled for fish bait. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 31 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about his legislation, currently pending in the state House, that would lower the legal blood alcohol limit for operating a watercraft in Michigan from .10 to .08. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

January 31 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo
Rep. Bumstead encourages people to take advantage of Michigan's Free Fishing Weekend Feb. 18th and 19th. Clip 1

January 27 :: The Capitol Report with Rep. Ray Franz
Rep. Franz talks about the week's happenings at the state Capitol. Clip 1

January 26 :: Legislative Update for January 26, 2012
House Republicans talk about making state prisoners pay the sales tax, mutual aid pacts with communities in other states and the 175th anniversary of Michigan statehood. Clip 1

January 26 :: Rep. Anthony Forlini, R-Harrison Twp.
Rep. Forlini talks about House passage Thursday of his legislation that would require inmates in Michigan correctional facilities to pay the state sales tax- something not currently required. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

January 26 :: Rep. Ken Kurtz, R-Coldwater
Rep. Kurtz talks about his House Resolution honoring the 175th anniversary of Michigan statehood on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 26 :: Rep. Sharon Tyler, R-Niles
Rep. Tyler talks about her legislation, passed by the House on Thursday, which allows Michigan communities to set up mutual aid agreements with communities across state lines. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

January 25 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about Thursday's 175th anniversary of Michigan statehood. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 25 :: Rep. Anthony Forlini, R-Harrison Township
Rep. Forlini talks about the bills ensuring integrity and fairness in polling places. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 25 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about his bills to reduce government spending while providing incentives to state employees. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 24 :: Rep. Matt Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine
As the House prepares to consider legislation reconfiguring the way Michigan pays for its roads, Rep. Huuki says he wants to make sure the final plan reflects the needs of the U.P. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

January 24 :: Rep. Sharon Tyler, R-Niles
Rep. Tyler talks about her legislation that would drop the legal Blood Alcohol Content for driving a snowmobile down from the current .10 to .08, bringing it in line with state law covering motor vehicles. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

January 20 :: Capitol Report with Rep. Ray Franz
Rep. Franz talks about the State of the State. Clip 1

January 20 :: Legislative Update for January 20, 2012
House Republicans talk about the State of the State and organ and tissue donor awareness legislation. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lum
Rep. Daley talks about Thursday's House passage of his legislation that helps establish a specialty license plate for organ and tissue donation in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 19 :: Rep. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton
Rep. Nesbitt talks about the federal decision blocking the Keystone XL pipeline. Rep. Nesbitt says the decision impacts 3,000 Michigan jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

January 18 :: Rep. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan
Rep. McBroom talks about Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Tom Hooker, R-Gaines Twp.
Rep. Hooker talks about Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Mark Ouimet, R-Scio Twp.
Rep. Ouimet talks about Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien talks about Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori reacts to Wednesday's State of the State address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Deb Shaughnessy, R-Charlotte
Rep. Shaughnessy reacts to Wednesday's State of the State address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Matt Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine
Rep. Huuki reacts to Wednesday's State of the State address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Kevin Cotter, R-Mt. Pleasant
Rep. Cotter reacts to Wednesday's State of the State address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Phil Potvin, R-Cadillac
Rep. Potvin talks about the State of the State. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster talks about the State of the State. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Andrea LaFontaine, R-Richmond
Rep. LaFontaine talks about the State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Dale Zorn, R-Ada
Rep. Zorn talks about Gov. Snyder's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Ken Yonker, R-Caledonia
Rep. Yonker talks about Wednesday evening's State of the State address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson talks about Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Amanda Price, R-Park Twp.
Rep. Price talks about the State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Pete Pettalia, R-Presque Isle
Rep. Pettalia talks about the State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes
Rep. Outman talks about the State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Greg MacMaster, R-Kewadin
Rep. MacMaster talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Nancy Jenkins, R-Clayton Twp
Rep. Jenkins talks about the State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 18 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about Wednesday's State of the State address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 18 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo
Rep. Bumstead talks about Wednesday's State of the State address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford
Rep. MacGregor talks about Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss, the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, says much has been accomplished, but that much more needs to be done.. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski talks about Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Saugatuck talks about Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Paul Muxlow, R-Brown City
Rep. Muxlow talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Holly Hughes, R-Montague
Rep. Hughes talks about Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lum
Rep. Daley, the Chair of the House Agriculture Committee, says he's pleased the Governor talked about Ag in his State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Michigan House Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger talks about Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 18 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz, the Chair of the House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, says he's pleased the Governor addressed veterans' issues in the State of the State on Wednesday. Clip 1

January 15 :: Rep. Pete Pettalia, R-Prersque Isle
Rep. Pettalia says he expects the Governor will talk about continued economic growth when he delivers his State of the State address on Wednesday night. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 15 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien talks about what she expects to hear in the Governor's State of the State address on Wednesday night. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 15 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Huuki says he expects the Governor to talk about jobs and the economy during his State of the State address on Wednesday night. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 15 :: Rep. Matt Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine
Rep. Huuki says he hopes the Governor will talk about natural resources in the Upper Peninsula during his State of the State address on Wednesday night. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 15 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about what he hopes to hear in the Governor's State of the State address on Wedensday night. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 15 :: Rep. Amanda Price, R-Park Township
Rep. Price says she hopes the Governor talks about energy issues in his State of the State address on Wednesday night. Clip 1

January 13 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about Friday's Revenue Estimating Conference at the state Capitol and news that state revenues are predicted to come in around $419 million more than initially forecast last May. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 13 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss, the Chair of the House Appropriations Commiittee, talks about Friday's Revenue Estimating Conference at the state Capitol and news that state revenues are predicted to come in around $419 million more than initially forecast last May. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 13 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about what state revenues coming in around $419 million more than previous projections means for Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 13 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about what state revenues coming around $419 million more than previous projections means for Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 13 :: Legislative Update for January 13, 2012
House Republicans look ahead to the State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 11 :: Rep. Ken Yonker, Gaines Twp.
Rep. Yonker, a member of the Workgroup on School Quality, says better schools in Michigan mean more parent-teacher cooperation and a renewed focus on student progress. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 11 :: Rep. Amanda Price, R-Park Twp.
Rep. Price says discussion about replacing Michigan's Low Income Energy Efficiency Fund with a new program also revealed that the cost of energy in Michigan is substantially higher than in neighboring states. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 10 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about his work this winter as a member of the Workgroup on School Quality, a bi-partisan, bi-cameral group charged with improving the quality of public education in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

January 6 :: Rep. Phil Potvin, R-Cadillac
Rep. Potvin's snowmobile safety public service annoucement. Clip 1

January 6 :: Rep. Cindy Denby, R-Fowlerville
Rep. Denby discusses her work Friday at the state Capitol as a judge of the state finals of We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, which saw high school students travel from all over the state, including Howell in her own district, to discuss constitutional issues Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

January 5 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn, the Chair of the House Energy and Technology Committee, talks about a new, long-term approach to low income energy assistance in Michigan that will combine new federal dollars with the recently-created Vulnerable Household Warmth Fund. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

December 28 :: Rep. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan
Rep. McBroom says the new business tax code taking effect in 2012 is geared toward helping small business. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 27 :: Rep. Kevin Cotter, R-Mt. Pleasant
Rep. Cotter says Michigan's economic picture is better in December 2011 than it was a year ago. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 20 :: Rep. Deb Shaughnessy, R-Charlotte
Rep. Shaughnessy about legislation that eliminates the cap on university-sponsored public charter schools in Michigan, signed into law by the Governor on Tuesday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 20 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, days for 2012, state government needs to stay on the same budgetary course. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 16 :: Capitol Report with Rep. Ray Franz for December 16, 2011
Rep. Franz talks about the legislative agenda at the Capitol this past week. Clip 1

December 16 :: Legislative Update for December 16, 2011
House Republicans talk about more Michigan jobs and reforms in Unemployment Insurance and public employee retirement. Clip 1

December 15 :: Rep. Amanda Price, R-Park Twp.
Rep. Price talks about the agreement on providing $58 million in winter energy assistance for low-income Michigan residents. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 15 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about the compromise he helped negotiate that will provide low-income Michigan residents with $58 million in energy assistance this winter. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

December 15 :: Rep. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan
Rep. McBroom says he's pleased that legislation approved in the state House this week preserves an western UP district judgeship that had been slated for elimination. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

December 15 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow says he's pleased that legislation affecting the taxation of electrical generators in Michigan goes to the Governor without including wind turbines, a move he says spells good news for the Thumb. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 15 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers says his public employee retirement legislation signed into law by the Governor on Thursday goes a long way toward paying down the state's unfunded liabilities. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 15 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says his legislation signed into law Thursday, requiring state employees with pensions to either contribute 4 percent of their compensation into a new state fund, or have their current pension levels frozen and be entered into a 401k system, starts to pay down what he calls the state's credit card debt. Clip 1

December 14 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about Michigan's jobless rate falling below 10% for the first time in more than three years and the overhaul of the state's Unemployment Insurance system. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 14 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey talks about legislation approved by the House on Wednesday that eliminates the cap of the number of university-sponsored charter schools and reforms the state's unemployment insurance system. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

December 14 :: Rep. Tom McMillin, R-Rochester
Rep. McMillin, the Chair of the House Education Committee, talks about passage of legislation lifting the cap on the number of university-sponsored charter public schools in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 14 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson talks about his new legislation that would equalize per-pupil funding for Michigan's public schools over a three-year period. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 14 :: Rep. Andrea LaFontaine, R-Columbus Township
Rep. LaFontaine talks about her amendment to encourage unemployed Michigan residents to work part-time by increasing their take home earnings without jeopardizing their benefit levels. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 14 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster says he's pleased to see Michigan's unemployment rate drop under 10% for the first time in more than three years. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 14 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien responds to news that Michigan's unemployment rate in November dropped under 10% for the first time in three years. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 14 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo
Rep. Bumstead says the news that unemployment in Michigan dropped below 10% for the first time in three years is a sign that the state's economy is starting to turn around. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 14 :: Rep. Matt Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine
Rep. Huuki talks about what he sees as some chief legislative accomplishments of 2011, especially the enactment of his right-to-mine legislation this past summer. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

December 13 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey talks about his Christmas open house at the Capitol on Tuesday night. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 13 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski talks about his Christmas open house at the Capitol on Tuesday night. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 13 :: Rep. Brad Jacobsen, R-Oxford
Rep. Jacobsen talks about final House passage Tuesday of his legislation overhauling Michigan's century-old workers' compensation law. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 13 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine Twp.
Rep. Lori says a package of legislation approved in the state House on Tuesday will help stabilize the Michigan Crime Victims Rights Fund and require uniform assessments for misdemeanors. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 9 :: Legislative Update for December 9, 2011
House Republicans talk about the state's new anti-bullying law, as well as state employee retirement reform and removing obstacles to job growth in small business. Clip 1

December 8 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz says he is disappointed with legislation that moved through the Michigan House Thursday that would eliminate the state's 85 District Court in Manistee and Benzie Counties. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 8 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien talks about her passage of legislation that clears the way for Bells Brewery to expand in Kalamazoo County. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 8 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about Thursday's final House passage of his legislation requiring state employees with pensions to contribute either four percent of their compensation toward their pensions, or have their pensions frozen and start a 401k plan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 8 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey talks about his HB 5085, which prohbits public employers from making deductions for special interest groups from employee payrolls. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 8 :: Rep. Kurt Heise, R-Plymouth
Rep. Heise speaks on the House floor on a multi-bill package that will reduce, through attrition, 45 trial judegships in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 8 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about final House passage Thursday of his legislation banning public schools, the state, counties and other local governments from providing medical benefits for domestic partners. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 7 :: Rep. Amanda Price, R-Park Twp.
Rep. Price says she thinks significant progress was made on Wednesday toward avoiding a home heating crisis this winter for the state's low-income residents. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 7 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says significant progress was made in both the House and Senate Wednesday in providing home heating assistance for Michigan residents this winter. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 7 :: Rep. Eileen Kowall, R-White Lake
Rep. Kowall talks about Wednesday's House passage of her legislation that would require voting instructions to be posted in voting booths in 18-point type, as compared to the current practice of printing them in fine print on the actual ballot. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 6 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey talks about committee passage Tuesday of his legislation that prevents public tax dollars from being funneled to political action committees through deductions from the paychecks of public employees. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 6 :: Rep Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn, the Chair of the House Energy and Technology Committee, says he's hopeful there will be a legislative soltuion in the next few days to a court ruling that effectively eliminated the Low Income and Energy Efficiency Fund Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 6 :: Rep. Amanda Price, R-Park Twp.
Rep. Price talks about her efforts this week to restore winter energy assistance for Michigan families. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 2 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson says positive news about unemployment nationally reflects a better setting for job creation in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 2 :: Legislative Update for December 2, 2011
Lawmakers talk about health insurance exchanges, workforce development for veterans and preserving the family farm. Clip 1

December 1 :: Legislative Update with Rep. Ray Franz
Rep. Franz talks about his appoinment as Chair of the House Military, Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee. Clip 1

December 1 :: Rep. Holly Hughes, R-Montegue
Rep. Hughes says she's pleased with Thursday's special message by the Governor on workforce development in Michigan, especially as it pertains to Michigan veterans. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 30 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newwaygo
Rep. Bumstead discusses his first session on the House Education Committee Wednesday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 30 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about the possibilities of stationing a King Air air ambulance in Michigan's Thumb. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 30 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clark Lake
Rep. Shirkey talks about House passage of a Resolution Wednesday that calls on the federal government to rethink new safety standards for young people working on family farms. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 30 :: Rep. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan
Rep. McBroom talks about Wednesday's House passage of a resolution calling for the federal government to dial back new regulations affecting young people working on family farms. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 30 :: Rep. Holly Hughes, R-Montague
Rep. Hughes talks about her appointment to the House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee and says she looks forward to moving Michigan up from 53rd among states and territories receiving veterans benefits. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 29 :: Rep. Phil Potvin, R-Cadillac
Rep. Potvin talks about Senate passage Tuesday of his anti-bullying legislation, which now moves on to the Governor for his signature. Clip 1 Clip 2

November 29 :: Rep. Nancy Jenkins, R-Clayton
Rep. Jenkins talks about Tuesday's House passage of boating safety legislation that updates existing law to reflect changes in technology for safety, training and examinations while also establishing a requirement for mandatory training and safety certificates for young boaters. Clip 1 Clip 2

November 29 :: Legislative Update with Rep. Frank Foster
Rep. Foster talks about how the state House will approach the creation of a health exchange in Michigan. Clip 1

November 21 :: Legislative Update for November 21, 2011
House Republicans talk about bringing more jobs to Michigan and common sense reform of state regulations. Clip 1

November 18 :: Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marhsall
Speaker Bolger says the national and international attention his efforts to have Jack Daniels move its operations to Michigan reflect the new reality that Michigan has become a better place to create new jobs and find new jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

November 17 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn, the Chair of the House Energy and Technology Committee, says Committee members are continuing to work to find a way to provide winter energy assistance to 130,000 Michigan residents in the wake of a Court of Appeals ruling baring the Michigan Public Service Commission from running the the Low Income Energy Efficiency Funding program(LIEEF). Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 16 :: Rep. Greg MacMaster, R-Kewadin
Rep. MacMaster talks about his House Bill 4042, which has gone to the desk of the Governor. The legislation requires the Department of Environmental Quality to provide an applicant with a scientific rationale for a decision where a request for a permit has been denied. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 15 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Presque Isle
Rep. Pettalia talks about the new law he sponsored earlier in 2011 that establishes the Mentored Youth Hunting Safety Program in Michigan and creates a Mentored Youth Hunting License, which allows youths under age 10 to enjoy hunting while with an adult. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 14 :: Legislative Update for November 14, 2011
House Republicans talk about anti-bullying legislation, relaxing the deer baiting ban and a new hybrid court for veterans. Clip 1

November 14 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz talks about energy assistance for lower income families. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

November 10 :: Rep. Phil Potvin, R-Cadillac
Rep. Potvin, the sponsor of the House version of anti-bullying legislation passed on Thursday, says the bottom line of the issue is safety for kids. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 10 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Presque Isle
Rep. Pettalia is pleased that the Natural Resources Commission has lifted the baiting ban on Presque Isle county and portions of Iosco county. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 10 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien talks about House passage of anti-bullying legislation on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2

November 10 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about his reasons for voting against anti-bullying legislation on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2

November 10 :: Rep. Greg MacMaster, R-Kewadin
Rep. MacMaster talks about HB 4684, his legislation dealing with pack and saddle horse trailways on state lands managed by the Michigan DNR. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

November 10 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about legislation he is co-sponsoring that would create a standardized model and structure for veterans courts in the state. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 9 :: Rep. Kurt Heise, R-Plymouth
Rep. Heise talks about final House passage Wednesday of his legislation that would require school elections to be held in November of even years. The bill now moves on to the Governor. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 9 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo
Rep. Bumstead's hunter safety public service announcement. Clip 1

November 9 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz' hunter safety public service announcement. Clip 1

November 9 :: Rep. Pete Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia talks about his hopes that the Michigan Natural Resources Commission will vote Thursday to eliminate the deer baiting ban in Presque Isle and portions of Ioscco Counties. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 9 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about his new bills allowing for Veterans Courts to be established at the county level in Michigan and for reforming how courts deal with child custody issues involving service members. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 7 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien's hunter safety public service announcement. Clip 1

November 7 :: Rep. Kevin Cotter, R-Mt. Pleasant
Rep. Cotter's hunter safety public service announcement. Clip 1

November 7 :: Rep. Mike Callton, R-Nashville
Rep. Callton's hunter safety public service announcement. Clip 1

November 3 :: Rep. Paul Opsommer, R-DeWitt
Rep. Oppsomer talks about legislation passed Thursday that reforms decades-old barriers to the consolidation of police and fire services between local communities. Clip 1 Clip 2

November 3 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss talks about passage Thursday of reform legislation designed to pare down the state's unfunded pension and retirement health benefit liabilities now in excess of $14 billion. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 3 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about passage Thursday of reform legislation designed to pare down the state's unfunded pension and retirement health benefit liabilities now in excess of $14 billion. Clip 1 Clip 2

November 3 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey,R-Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey talks about Thursday's House passage of legislation reforming retirement benefits for state employees. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 2 :: Rep. Brad Jacobsen, R-Oxford
Rep. Jacobsen talks about his legislation that provides the first overhaul of the state's workers' compensation law in almost 25 years. The bill passed through the House on Wednesday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 2 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia talks about Wednesday's vote to repeal the state's mandatory motorcycle helmet law. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 2 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead-R, Newaygo
Rep. Bumstead talks about Wednesday's vote to repeal the state's mandatory motorcycle helmet law. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 2 :: Rep. Greg MacMaster, R-Kewadin
Rep. MacMaster talks about his legislation, which now goes to the Governor, making it easier to retrieve 1st-growth logs from the bottom of the Great Lakes. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 2 :: Rep. Mike Callton, R-Nashville
Rep. Callton's Emergency Alert System test public service announcement. Clip 1 Clip 2

November 1 :: Rep. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton
Rep. Nesbitt talks about his leghislation that would allow Michigan motorists to participate in the Yellow Dot program, a national plan that helps first responders get accurate information about people injured in automobile accidents. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 1 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia talks about how legislation ending Michigan's decade-old motorcycle helmet requirement is teed up for final passage this wewek in the state House. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 1 :: Rep. Ken Horn-R, Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn, sponsor of the plan to limit welfare benefits in Michigan to four years, talks about how Michigan residents want to see a lifetime limit on welfare benefits. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 27 :: Legislative Update for October 28, 2011
House Republicans talk about legislation that would allow for dissolving county road commissions; state employee health benefits and IDs for released prisoners. Clip 1

October 27 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz discusses the Governor proposals on transportation issues; the Representative's weekly Capitol Report is also included. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

October 27 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey comments on House passage Thursday of his legislation making it less complicated for released prisoners to get a driver license or state identification card. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 27 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien comments on House passage Thursday of her legislation making it less complicated for released prisoners to get a driver license or state identification card. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 27 :: Legislative Update with Rep. Frank Foster
Rep. Foster talks about Michigan's tourism economy and the impact of the deer baiting ban and the state's new hunter heritage law, as well as the right to ride in the Piegeon River State Forest. Clip 1

October 27 :: Rep. Tom Hooker, R-Byron Twp.
Rep. Hooker, the Vice Chair of the House Education Committee and a former public school teacher, gives his perspective on pending legislation that would eliminate the cap on the number of university-authorized charter schools in the state. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 26 :: Rep. Dale Zorn, R-Ida
Rep. Zorn talks about his new bill that would allow for the elimination of county road commissions in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 26 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema, the Chair of the Appropriations subcommittee that deals with transportation funding, comments on Governor Rick Snyder’s proposal to provide additional dollars for roads and other transportation uses in Michigan Clip 1 Clip 2

October 26 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss, the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, talks about committee testimony Wednesday on legislation designed to help solve the state's growing health-care liability by giving newer state employees a one-time payment for health care expenses after retirement while encouraging other workers to contribute more toward their pensions. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 25 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow, the Chair of the House Veterans and Homeland Security Committee, talks about passage Tuesday of two Resolutions calling on the U.S. Department of Defense to award the Purple Heart in instances of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 21 :: The Capitol Report with Rep. Ray Franz
Rep. Franz talks about legislation being discussed at the Capitol this week. Clip 1

October 21 :: Legislative Update for October 21, 2011
House Republicans talk about the state's new laws targeting mortgage fraud, as well as judicial reform and jobs at Michigan's small and family businesses. Clip 1

October 21 :: Legislative Update with Rep. Matt Huuki
Rep. Huuki talks about the new law that ends healthcare benefits for most current and all future lawmakers, including himself. Clip 1

October 20 :: Rep. Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy
Rep. Knollenberg talks about Thursday's signing into law of her legislation specifically making mortgage fraud a crime in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 20 :: Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons, R-Alto
Rep. Lyons talks about Thursday's signing into law of her legislation specifically making mortgage fraud a crime in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 20 :: Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia
Rep. Walsh comments on the start of testimony in the House Judiciary Committee Thursday on a plan that would eliminate 45 trial court judgeships across Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 19 :: Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger says stories in national publications and word of additional investments by small and family business suggest that the state's jobs' picture is improving. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 18 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson talks about the signing into law Tuesday of his bill ending retirement health benefits for himself, most of his colleagues and all future state lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

October 18 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo
Rep. Bumstead talks about the signing into law of his legislation allowing information sharing between the Michigan Department of Human Services and Michigan State Police to help identify and remove Bridge Card recipients who have outstanding arrest warrants. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 18 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss, the Chair of the House Appopriations Committee, says lawmakers need to heed economic realities when considering the possibilities for extra state revenue. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

October 17 :: Rep. Amanda Price, R-Holland
Rep. Price's Cyber Safety PSA. Clip 1

October 17 :: Rep. Nancy Jenkins, R-Clayton
Rep. Nancy Jenkin's Cyber Safety PSA. Clip 1

October 17 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. Margaret O'Brien's Cyber Safety PSA. Clip 1

October 14 :: The Capitol Report with Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz reports on the week's events in Lansing. Clip 1

October 14 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about economic development in Michigan's Thumb. Also included is Rep. Damrow's Cyber Safety Month PSA. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

October 14 :: Legislative Update for Friday, October 14, 2011
House lawmakers talk about insurance and campaign finance reform and an effort to collect coats for kids. Clip 1

October 13 :: Rep. Bruce Rendon, R-Lake City
Rep. Rendon talks about the Coats for Kids drive he will be holding at his regular office hours in his district this Friday and Monday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

October 13 :: Rep. Paul Opsommer, R-DeWitt
Rep. Opsommer talks about legislation approved by the House on Thursday that will help residents keep their insurance premiums low by ensuring how credit scores can be used to determine insurance discounts. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 13 :: Rep. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan
Rep. McBroom says legislation, passed by the House Thursday, that would allow Michigan companies to manufacture and sell incandescent light bulbs in the state after a federal ban goes into effect respects the idea of consumer choice. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 12 :: Rep. Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy
Rep. Knollenberg talks about his new House Bill 5058 which defines proper uses of campaign funds and limits their disbursement to only official campaign activities, not legal defense funds resulting from wrongdoing on the part of an elected official. Violators of the law would be subject to legal penalties and fines. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 12 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo
Rep. Bumstead talks about Wednesday's House passage of his bill creating a stretch of US-10 in Lake county as the "Sheriff Robert Radden Memorial Highway". Clip 1 Clip 2

October 10 :: Rep. Phil Potvin, R-Cadillac
Rep. Potvin's October is Cyber Safety Month PSA. Clip 1

October 10 :: The Capitol Report with Rep. Ray Franz
Rep. Franz talks about the week's happenings at the state Capitol; also included is Rep. Franz' PSA on October as Cyber Safety Month. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 7 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson talks about legislation he will unveil next week that would allow for the reuse of medication prescribed for individuals who are no longer able to use it. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

October 7 :: House Republican Legislative Update for October 7, 2011
House Republicans talk about votes on ending healthcare benefits for former lawmakers and discuss a package of bills giving the state its first laws dealing with mortgage fraud. Clip 1

October 6 :: Rep. Kevin Cotter, R-Mt. Pleasant
Rep. Cotter speaks on final House passage Thursday on legislation that eliminates retirement health benefits for himself and future lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 6 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow speaks on final House passage Thursday on legislation that eliminates retirement health benefits for himself and future lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 6 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey-R, Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey speaks on final House passage Thursday on legislation that eliminates retirement health benefits for himself and future lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 6 :: Rep.Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori speaks on final House passage Thursday on legislation that eliminates retirement health benefits for himself and future lawmakers. Clip 1

October 6 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia speaks on final House passage Thursday on legislation that eliminates retirement health benefits for himself and future lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 6 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski speaks on final House passage Thursday on legislation that eliminates retirement health benefits for himself and future lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 6 :: Rep. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan
Rep. McBroom speaks on final House passage Thursday on legislation that eliminates retirement health benefits for himself and future lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 6 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson speaks on final House passage Thursday on his legislation that eliminates retirement health benefits for himself and future lawmakers. Clip 1

October 5 :: Rep. Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford
Rep. Lyons talks about Wednesday's House passage of her legislation that gives the state its first laws specifically dealing with mortgage fraud. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 5 :: Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons, R-Alto
Rep. Lyons talks about Wednesday's House passage of her legislation that gives the state its first laws specifically dealing with mortgage fraud. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 5 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson talks about Wednesday's Michigan Senate vote to approve his legislation ending health benefits for former lawmakers between the ages of 55 and 65. Clip 1

October 5 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo
Rep. Bumstead on the Senate passage today of his bill targeting welfare reform. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 5 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema on his bill preventing Lottery winners from receiving welfare. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 5 :: Rep. Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy
Rep. Knollenberg talks about a package of bills passed on Wednesday that would codify mortgage fraud as a crime in the Michigan penal code. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 5 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn's Cyber Security Awareness month public service announcement. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

September 29 :: The Capitol Report with Rep. Ray Franz
Rep. Franz talks about the week's events at the state Captiol. Clip 1

September 29 :: Rep. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan
Rep. McBroom talks about constituent service in his Lansing office and some of the issues he hears about the most. Clip 1

September 29 :: Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger talks about his response to the Governor's Message on Health and Wellness. A 1:52 podcast is included. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 28 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman, Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, talks about a Department of Corrections decision to competitively bid services and close a prison in Detroit. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 28 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey talks about his vote against allowing the state to use federal grant money to purchase and upgrade the Amtrak line through Jackson County. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 28 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski talks about his vote to allowing the state to use federal grant money to purchase and upgrade the Amtrak line through Jackson. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 27 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn, the Chair of the House Energy and Technology Committee, talks about legislation that allows Michigan manufacturers and consumers to produce and use incandescent light bulbs, despite an upcoming federal ban on the product. The bill came out of the committee on Tuesday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 27 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson talks about Tuesday's passage of his legislation dedicating a portion of M-61 in Gladwin County as the Trooper Jeffrey Werda Memorial Highway. Trooper Werda died in an accident in April 2011 while pursuing a suspect. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 27 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about the veterans forum he'll host in Cass City on October 3. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 27 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about the Light Bulb Freedom bill coming out of the Energy and Technology Committee today. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 22 :: Capitol Report with Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz updates his constituents on the week's events at the state Capitol. Clip 1

September 22 :: Legislative Update for September 22, 2011
Lawmakers talk about legislation that allows for double-bunking of prisoners in county jails and a potential overhaul of the state's no-fault auto insurance system. Clip 1

September 21 :: Rep. Tom Hooker, R-Byron Twp.
Rep. Hooker talks about Wednesday's House passage of legislation banning partial birth abortions in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 21 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lum Twp.
Rep. Daley talks about Wednesday's House passage of his legislation banning partial birth abortion in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 21 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about the passage of a ban on partial birth abortions. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 21 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster talks about a meeting he'll host at Lake Superior State on Friday to address water quality issues in the St. Mary's River. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 21 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey talks about House passage Wednesday of legislation that bans partial birth abortion in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 21 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien talks about House passage Wednesday of legislation that bans partial birth abortion in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 20 :: Rep. Ken Yonker, R-Caledonia
Rep. Yonker says he needs input from his constituents this fall as the House moves toward considering Senate legislation that would cap no-fault auto insurance coverage. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 20 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about final House passage Tuesday of his HB 4071,which gives local Sheriffs in Michigan more flexibility when it comes to double-bunking inmates. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 20 :: Rep. Rick Olson, R-Saline
Rep. Olson talks about a report on the amount needed to maintain Michigan roads. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 20 :: Rep. Eileen Kowall-R, White Lake Twp.
Rep. Kowall talks about her pending legislation that would push for greater sales tax collection equity between online retailers and Michigan-based small and family businesses. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 20 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia talks about meetings he has had in his district this fall on aquatic invasive species. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 14 :: Rep. Lund speaks with Frank Beckmann about insurance reform
Lund discusses House Bill 4936, the Consumer Choice Insurance Act, that would preserve the integrity of the intention of Michigan's no-fault law by allowing people to choose different amounts of coverage and eliminate the mandate to purchase unlimited lifetime medical benefits. Clip 1

September 14 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson's school bus safety public service annoucement. Clip 1

September 14 :: The Capitol Report with Rep. Ray Franz
Rep. Franz talks about curbing Bridge Card abuse in Michigan. Clip 1

September 13 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about the final passage Tuesday of the last bill in a package designed to curb Bridge Card abuse. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 13 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says committee testimony at the Capitol Tuesday on his e-verify bills demonstrated that the issue is all about jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 13 :: Kevin Daley, R-Lum Township
Rep. Daley, the Chair of the House Agriculture Committee, talks about the need to make Michigan more hospitable for agricultural processing. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 9 :: Legislative Update for September 9, 2011
House lawmakers continue work on Bridge Card reform, look at the salaries of gubernatorial appointees and remember September 11, 2001. Clip 1

September 8 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about Thursday's September 11 commemoration service at the state Capitol. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 8 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about the September 11 commemoration Thursday at the state Capitol. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 8 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo
Rep. Bumstead talks about the September 11 commemoration Thursday at the state Capitol. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 8 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski talks about the September 11 commemoration Thursday at the state Capitol. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 8 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about Thursday's Capitol commemoration of the September 11 attacks. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 8 :: Rep. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes
Rep. Outman talks about Thursday's Capitol commemoration of the September 11 attacks. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 7 :: Rep. Tom Hooker, R-Byron Twp.
Rep. Hooker talks about House passage Wednesday of his legislation prohibiting the use of Bridge Cards at ATMs in casinos. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 7 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about House passage Wednesday of his legislation geared toward ending the abuse of Bridge Cards. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 7 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo
Rep. Bumstead talks about Wednesday's House passage of legislation that prevents individuals subject to criminal warrants from receiving Bridge Cards. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 7 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia talks about a seminar on aquatic invasive species scheduled for Presque Isle County on September 16. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 7 :: Rep. Pat Somerville, R-New Boston
Rep. Somerville talks about legislation he is working on that would prohibit gubernatorial appointees from earning more than the Governor. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 7 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson talks about the dedication next week of a drop-off box in Clare for unused prescription medication. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 2 :: Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger talks about a measure approved by the House and now pending in the Michigan Senate that would require school elections to be held on the November election day in even years. Currently, school elections can fall on any one of five different days. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

August 31 :: Legislative Update for August 31, 2011
Speaker Bolger talks about the legislative agenda for the fall and what the House has accomplished so far in 2011. Clip 1

August 30 :: Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger talks about the fall agenda in the Michigan House. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

August 19 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz' school bus safety PSA. Clip 1

August 19 :: Rep. Kevin Cotter, R-Mt. Pleasant
Rep. Cotter, the Vice Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, talks about his work this summer to help Michigan universities lure returning service members. Rep. Cotter says change in the G.I. Bill provide additional higher education options. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

August 16 :: Legislative Update for August 16, 2011
House Republicans talk about the bipartisan workgroup that is examining education issues this summer. Clip 1

August 16 :: Rep. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes
Rep. Outman's school bus safety PSA. Clip 1

August 16 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski talks about a bi-partisan workgroup studying education reforms that has been meeting in Lansing throughout the summer. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

August 11 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz talks about his perfect attendance during his first six months. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7

August 3 :: Rep. Tom Hooker, R-Byron Center
Rep. Hooker talks about a bi-partisan workgroup focusing on education reform topics he is working with this summer. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

August 1 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster talks about August as Camping and Recreational Vehicle Month in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

July 28 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about his work this summer to reform state rules governing the use of generic behavioral medication for patients on Medicaid Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

July 28 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski talks about his upcoming in-district office hours. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 27 :: Legislative Update with Rep. Bruce Rendon
Rep. Rendon discusses his legislative work so far in 2011 and describes in his-district activities this summer. Clip 1

July 20 :: Rep. Jeff Farrington, R-Utica
Rep. Farrington talks about legislation signed on Wednesday that makes a community's ability to pay the foremost consideration in binding arbitration cases with police and firefighters. Clip 1 Clip 2

July 20 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about legislation signed on Wednesday that makes a community's ability to pay the first consideration in arbitration with police and firefighters. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

July 19 :: Legislative Update for July 19, 2011
House Republicans talk about reforming teacher tenure and improving school quality. Clip 1

July 19 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about Tuesday's signing of her legislation that reforms teacher tenure in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 19 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien talks about Tuesday's signing of her legislation that reforms teacher tenure in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

July 15 :: Legislative Update for July 15, 2011
House Republicans talk about reforming Michigan's welfare system. Clip 1

July 13 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about reforms to welfare. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

July 13 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Franeknmuth
Rep. Horn talks about Wednesday's Senate passage of his legislation limiting welfare cash benefits to 48 months. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

July 13 :: Rep. Ken Goike, R-Ray
Rep. Goike talks about his bill that would allow church groups, scouts and school groups to volunteer at county fairs in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 30 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski talks about legislation capping the amount public employers are required to pay for employee benefits, and says lawmakers included themselves to lead by example. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 30 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about final passage of the teacheer tenure reform package. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 30 :: Rep. Tom McMillin, R-Rochester
Rep. McMillin talks about legislation approved Thursday that would put a cap on the amount of money public employers would be required to pay for the health benefits of their employees. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 30 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lum
Rep. Daley talks about Thursday's passage of legislation preserving sporting swine ranches in Michigan while protecting Michigan agriculture. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 30 :: Rep. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan
Rep. McBroom talks about passage of his legislation protecting sporting swine in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 30 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema, the Chair of the Appropriations Subcommitee on Transportation, talks about a new Auditor General's report citing the Michigan Department of Transportation for failing to adequately monitor the expenditure of federal mass transit dollars. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 30 :: Rep. Matt Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine
Rep. Matt Huuki speaks on the House floor on Thursday in favor of sporting swine legislation, saying it protects public safety and small businesses. Clip 1

June 30 :: Rep. Sharon Tyler, R-Niles
Rep. Tyler speaks on the House floor Thursday in favor of legislation that protects the continued operation sporting swine facilities in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 30 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia talks about final House passage Thursday of his legislation establishing a mentored youth hunting program in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 30 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster comments on final passage of his bill guaranteeing local governments will receive full tax payments from the state for land purchased with Natural Resource Trust Fund dollars, Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 30 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson talks about final passage of his legislation that guarantees that local governments will receive full payment from the state for land purchased with Natural Resource Trust Fund dollars. Clip 1

June 30 :: Rep. Amanda Price, R-Park Twp.
Rep. Price talks about final House passage Thursday of her legislation designating a portion of U.S. 31 in Allegan and Ottawa Counties as the "Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial Highway." Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 30 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz discusses House passage of legislation tightening state law on funeral protests in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 29 :: Rep. Bruce Rendon, R-Lake City
Rep. Rendon talks about reforming funeral protest laws. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 29 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about his amendment Wednesday to leverage federal money to help dozens of Michigan hospitals convert to electronic record keeping. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 28 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about final House passage of his bill revising level two teen drivers license exceptions to allow teens to continue working and staying involved in school activities. The bill now goes on to the Governor. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 28 :: Rep. Mike Callton, R-Nashville
Rep. Callton talks about reforming medical marijuana laws. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 28 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn discusses a bipartisan package of bills that designed to ensure public safety by clarifying the many ambiguities in the Medical Marihuana Act. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 28 :: Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia
Rep. Walsh talks about reforming medical marijuana laws. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 23 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about reform legislation passed on Thursday that updates the state's 42-year old binding arbitration law for police officers and firefighters. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 23 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey talks about legislation ending retiree health benefits for current and future state lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 23 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia talks about Thursday's House passage of legislation that allows facilities like Alpena Community College to offer four-year degrees in some circumstances. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 23 :: Rep. Greg MacMaster, R-Kewadin
Rep. MacMaster talks about his legislation to help with the recovery of valuable, first-growth logs from the bottom of the Great Lakes. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 23 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien talks about legislation ending retiree health benefits for current and future state lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 23 :: Legislative Update for June 23, 2011
House Republicans talk about the elimination of retirement health benefits for current and future lawmakers. Clip 1

June 23 :: Rep. Amanda Price, R-Park Twp.
Rep. Price talks about her bill mandating a statewide, real-time tracking system detailing the sale of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 23 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski talks about legislation ending retiree health benefits for current and future state lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 23 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about legislation that would allow community colleges to grant four year degrees in four specialized fields. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 23 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster talks about legislation ending retiree health benefits for current and future state lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 23 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about passage Thursday of legislation eliminating retirement healthcare benefits for lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 23 :: Rep. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes
Rep. Outman talks about passage Thursday of legislation eliminating retirement healthcare benefits for lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 23 :: Rep. Matt Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine
Rep. Huuki talks about passage Thursday of legislation eliminating retirement healthcare benefits for lawmakers. Clip 1

June 23 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about a joint committee meeting he will hold in Lansing on Tuesday about the future of nuclear power in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 23 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson talks about House passage Thursday of his legislation that would eliminate health care benefits for former state lawmakers, sometimes known as lifetime benefits. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 23 :: Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia
Rep. Walsh talks about House passage of his legislation allowing four Michigan community colleges to offer four-year degrees in five specialized areas. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 22 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow discusses a bill that would strenghten the written last wishes of military personnel regarding their remains. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 22 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Presque Isle
Rep. Pettalia talks about the designation of August as Camping and RV Month in Michigan, saying it all equates to jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 22 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster talks about the designation of August as Camping and RV Month in Michigan, saying it all equates to jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 22 :: Rep. Holly Hughes, R-Montague
Rep. Hughes talks about the designation of August as Camping and RV Month in Michigan, saying it all equates to jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 21 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about funeral protest legislation being reported out of his House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Tuesday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 21 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski says he's pleased to see the state's 2012 budget signed into law Tuesday, almost 100 days ahead of the start of the next fiscal year. Clip 1

June 21 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey
Rep. Shirkey talks about his town hall meeting on a potential new bridge across the Detroit River. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 21 :: Speaker Jase Bolger
Speaker Bolger talks about the signing into law of the state's 2012 budget Tuesday. Clip 1

June 21 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema discusses e-verify and same-sex benefits. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 21 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman says he's pleased to see the state's 2012 budget signed into law in June. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 21 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says the signing of the state budget into law on Tuesday sends a positive message across Michigan and the rest of the country. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 21 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson talks about his legislation, set for passage in the House this week, that would eliminate the "lifetime health benefits" that former lawmakers receive between the ages of 55 and 65, when Medicare kicks in. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 17 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz' Capitol Report for June 17, 2011. Clip 1

June 17 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, Boater Safety PSA
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June 16 :: Rep. Jeff Farrington, R-Sterling Heights
Rep. Farrington talks about Thursday's House passage of his legislation that prevents state agencies adopting rules more stringent than those used by the federal government. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 16 :: Rep. Greg MacMaster, R-Kewadin
Rep. MacMaster talks about House passage Thursday of his legislation that he says will help diminish red tape in the DEQ and in state government. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 15 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lum
Rep. Daley talks about his efforts to make sure plans to combat the growing number of feral pigs in Michigan do not impact the hunting of sporting swine. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 14 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson discusses committe action Wednesday on his bill that would end so-called "lifetime" health care benefits for former state lawmakers over the age of 55. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 14 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep Agema talks about hearings that began Tuesday in the House Family, Children and Seniors committee on legislation eliminating fraud and abuse in the state's Bridge Card system. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 10 :: Rep. Matt Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine
Rep. Huuki's boating safety and Christmas Tree search public service announcement. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 10 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz's weekly Capitol Report update and a comment on his House Concurrent Resoultion designating the week of June 11 as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 10 :: Rep. Amanda Price, R-Park Twp.
Rep. Price's boating safety and Christmas tree search public service announcements. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 10 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien's public service announcements on boating safety and the state Christmas tree search. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 10 :: Rep. Nancy Jenkins, R-Clayton
Rep. Jenkins' public service announcements on boating safety and the state Christmas tree search. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 9 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about passage Thursday of teacher tenure reform legislation. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 9 :: Rep. Mark Ouimet, R-Scio Twp.
Rep. Ouimet talks about passage Thursday of teacher tenure reform legislation. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 9 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski talks about the teacher tenure reform legislation that passed through the Michigan House on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 9 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey talks about the teacher tenure reform legislation that passed through the Michigan House on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 9 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia talks about his legislation to reform state property tax laws to keep old family properties within families. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 9 :: Rep. Ken Yonker, R-Caledonia
Rep. Yonker comments on passage Thursday of teacher tenure reform legislation. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 9 :: Rep. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan
Rep. McBroom talks about passage Thursday of legislation reforming Michigan's teacher tenure law. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 9 :: Rep. Paul Scott, R-Grand Blanc
Rep. Scott, the Chair of the House Education Committee, talks about passage Thursday of legislation reforming Michigan's teacher tenure law. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 8 :: Rep. Kevin Cotter, R-Mt. Pleasant
Rep. Cotter talks about summer reading contest for school kids. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 8 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien talks about the teacher tenure reform legislation prepped for passage in the state House. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 8 :: Rep. Mark Ouimet, R-Scio Twp.
Rep. Ouimet discusses his new legislation that would allow Michigan communities to establish movie credit districts within their borders. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 7 :: Legislative Update with Rep. Matt Huuki
Rep. Huuki talks about budgeting for Michigan's public schools. Clip 1

June 7 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo
Rep. Bumstead talks about House passage Tuesday of his legislation eliminating some of the state's red tape on Christmas tree production. The Bumstead bill provides for Christmas trees to be covered by agriculture, not industrial, regulations. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 4 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz' public service announcements for th "Salute to Freedom" in Manistee June 24-26. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 3 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster talks about his legislation giving patients the option of completing their long-term care in a hospital instead of a nursing care facility, which was signed into law by Governor Snyder on Friday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 1 :: House Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger says House lawmakers will set to work reducing and eliminating what he says is job-killing red tape. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 31 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz talks about his appointment to a special House committee that will investigate uses for natural gas in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 31 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about a bi-partisan education reform workgroup he will co-chair during the summer of 2011. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 26 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about final passage Thursday of the state's budget for the 2012 fiscal year. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 26 :: Michigan House Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Part Five: Speaker Jase Bolger's teletownhall meeting from May 10, 2011. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

May 26 :: Rep. Rick Olson, R-Saline
Rep. Olson talks about final passage Thursday of the state's budget for 2012. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 26 :: Rep. Phil Potvin, R-Cadillac
Rep. Potvin talks about final passage Thursday of the state's budget for 2012. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 26 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about final passage Thursday of the state's budget for 2012. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 26 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, talks about the final passage of the 2012 fiscal year state budget on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 26 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about the final passage of the 2012 fiscal year state budget on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 26 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about the final passage of the 2012 fiscal year state budget on Thursday. Clip 1

May 26 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about final passage of the 2012 fiscal year state budget, and the 2012 budget for K-12 schools and universities, on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 26 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz talks about final passage of the 2012 fiscal year state budget on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 26 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski talks about final passage of the 2012 fiscal year state budget on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 25 :: Rep. Jud Gilbert, R-Algonac
Rep. Gilbert, the sponsor of the measure overhauling Michigan's business tax system, says the new law will help small and family businesses. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 25 :: Michigan House Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger talks about what Michigan's new tax law will mean for jobs and families. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

May 25 :: Rep. Eileen Kowall, R-Waterford Twp.
Rep. Kowall discusses House passage Wednesday of her bill that allows for more member participation in private lake associations. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 25 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about Memorial Day observances he has planned for the State Capitol and Michigan's Thumb. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 24 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia talks about House passage Tuesday of his legislation that creates a mentored youth hunting and outdoors program in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 20 :: Reforming Lansing for May 20, 2011
House Republicans talk about work on the state's 2012 budget. Clip 1

May 19 :: Rep. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton
Rep. Nesbitt says he's already hearing that Michigan's new tax code is encouraging small businesses to create jobs. The owner of Lake Michigan Mailers, a resident of Rep. Nesbitt's district, says he plans to hire additional employees and expand his business. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 19 :: Speaker of the House Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger says the agreement for a 2012 budget links the use of state resources to reforms. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 19 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says the budget agreement reached at the Capitol Thursday is Michigan's last, best chance for controlling state spending. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 19 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson talks about his legislation to provide for property tax payments on state-owned land through the Natural Resources Trust Fund. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 17 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about Tuesday's joint meeting between the Military and Veterans Affairs Commitee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 16 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers comments on Monday's Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 16 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss comments on Monday's Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference. Clip 1

May 12 :: Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger says Thursday's House action on welfare reform legislation, tax policy and budget bills spell good news for job seekers in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 12 :: Rep. Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford
Rep. MacGregor talks about Thursday's passage of welfare reform legislation. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 12 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about his legislation to implement a 48-month lifetime limt on welfare benefits in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 12 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien talks about legislation passed in the state House Thursday that would implement a 48-month lifetime limit on welfare benefits in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

May 11 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about his House Resolution calling on the President and the U.S. Congress to act to lower the price of gasoline. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 11 :: Rep. Kevin Cotter, R-Mt. Pleasant
Rep. Cotter talks about his legislation that would provide for an income tax return check-off box to contribute to the Michigan Special Olympics. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 11 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about his legislation to reform teacher tenure. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 10 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia says discussion over funding for K-12 education is continuing. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

May 10 :: Rep. Amanda Price, R-Holland
Rep. Price talks about her Resolution calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to roll back a 2010 order that could make Michigan residents pay for utility upgrades in other states. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 6 :: Legislative Update with Rep. Peter Pettalia
Rep. Pettalia talks about changes in the state's tax code. Clip 1

May 5 :: Rep. Mark Ouimet, R-Scio Twp.
Rep. Ouimet comments about Thursday's House passage of the state's education budget. Clip 1

May 5 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers comments about Thursday's House passage of the state's education budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 5 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman comments about Thursday's House passage of the state's education budget. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 5 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski comments during Thursday's House debate on the state's education budget. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 5 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski comments during Thursday's House debate on the state's education budget. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 5 :: Rep. Al Pscholka-R, Stevensville
Rep. Pscholka comments during Thursday's House debate on the state's education budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 5 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about his amendment to the state's education budget that would call for a 5% cut to public universities that provide same-sex benefits for their employees. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 5 :: Rep. Amanda Price, R-Holland
Rep. Price talks about House passage Thursday of her legislation designating part of U.S. 31 the "Medal of Honor Recipients Highway." Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 4 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski talks about Wednesday's House passage of the omnibus budget for the state's 2012 fiscal year. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 4 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss, the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, talks about Wednesday's House passage of the omnibus budget for the state's 2012 fiscal year. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 4 :: Rep. Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford
Rep. Mac Gregor talks about Wednesday's House passage of the omnibus budget for the state's 2012 fiscal year. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 4 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about Wednesday's House passage of the omnibus budget for the state's 2012 fiscal year. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 4 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Presque Isle
Rep. Pettalia talks about the invasive species threatening the Great Lakes. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 4 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson talks about the invasive species threatening the Great Lakes. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 4 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about the budget for the Michigan Department of Human Services as it moves out of the House, and adds he can't base a budget for the Michigan Department of Transportation on a bridge in Detroit that may or may not be built. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 4 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman says the early completion of a balanced, fiscally resposible budget for 2012, leaves lawmakers more time to focus on reforming state government. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 3 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about his welfare reform legislation. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

May 3 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey talks about a part-time legislature in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 3 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about his legislation that would create a Gold Start Family license plate in Michigan for the relatives of service members killed in the line of duty. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 29 :: Legislative Update for April 29, 2011
House Republicans say legislation simplifying the state's tax structure will increase Michigan's competitiveness in attracting job providers. Clip 1

April 28 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about Thursday's House vote to overhaul the state's tax system. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 28 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz talks about Thursday's House vote to overhaul the state's tax system. Clip 1 Clip 2

April 28 :: Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger discusses Thursday's passage of the package of bills overhauling Michigan's tax structure. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

April 28 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clark Lake
Rep. Shirkey talks about Thursday's vote in the House to overhaul state tax policy. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

April 28 :: Rep. Al Pscholka, R-Stevensville
Rep. Pscholka speaks during debate on the House floor Thursday on the need to focus on jobs and the state's future as Michigan overhauls it tax code. Clip 1 Clip 2

April 28 :: Rep. Ken Kurtz, R-Coldwater
Rep. Kurtz speaks on the House floor Thursday about the elimination of the credit for charitable giving during the debate on the overhaul of Michigan's tax system. Clip 1

April 28 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about Thursday's vote in the House to overhaul state tax policy and the visit to the Capitol by the Hamilton High School state champion swim team. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

April 28 :: Rep. Mike Callton, R-Nashville
Rep. Callton talks about Thursday's vote in the House to overhaul state tax policy. Clip 1 Clip 2

April 28 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien talks about Thursday's tax policy overhaul vote. Clip 1 Clip 2

April 28 :: Rep. Thomas Hooker, R-Byron Center
Rep. Hooker talks about the education reforms Gov. Snyder unveiled on Wednesday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 28 :: Rep. Amanda Price, R-Holland
Rep. Price talks about the education reforms Gov. Snyder unveiled on Wednesday. Clip 1

April 28 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about the need for government spending cuts. Clip 1 Clip 2

April 27 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about the education reforms Gov. Snyder unveiled on Wednesday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

April 27 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn discusses tax reforms, fiscal responsibility and bringing jobs back to Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

April 27 :: Rep. Rick Olson, R-Saline
Rep. Olson, a member of the House Tax Policy Committee, talks about Wednesday's committee passage of the package overhauling Michigan's tax system. The bills are up for final passage in the House on Thursday Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 27 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton, comments on Governor Snyder's education reform proposals. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

April 27 :: Rep. Jud Gilbert, R-Algonac
Rep. Gilbert, the Chair of the House Tax Policy Committee, talks about Wednesday's committee passage of the package overhauling Michigan's tax system. The bills are up for final passage in the House on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 27 :: Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons, R-Alto
Rep. Posthumus Lyons talks about Wednesday's committee passage of the package overhauling Michigan's tax system. The bills are up for final passage in the House on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2

April 27 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster talks about Wednesday's committee passage of the package overhauling Michigan's tax system. The bills are up for final passage in the House on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2

April 26 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about supporting decent and affordable housing for Michigan's families. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 26 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about Telecommunications Reform and what it means for Michigan jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

April 26 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster talks about Teen Driving legislation. Clip 1 Clip 2

April 26 :: Rep. Mike Callton, R-Nashville
Rep. Callton discusses medical marijuana use. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

April 25 :: Rep. Nancy Jenkins, R-Clayton Twp.
Rep. Jenkins talks about the offices hours she'll hold in Blissfield this coming Friday morning, April 29. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 18 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about his legislation that would change the definition of a military veteran in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

April 15 :: Legislative Update with Rep. Frank Foster
Rep. Foster talks about changes in the proposed pension tax; funding for Lake State; and dollars for public education. Clip 1

April 14 :: Rep. Bruce Rendon, R-Lake City
Rep. Rendon comments on Thursday's move by House Democrats to block Republican efforts to overturn a Civil Service Commission ruling providing for health benefits for the live-ins of state employees. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 14 :: Rep. Matt Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine
Rep. Huuki talks about House passage Thursday of resolution calling on the U.S. Congress to de-list the wolf as an endangered species in the Upper Penninsula. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 14 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski comments on Thursday's move by House Democrats to block Republican efforts to overturn a Civil Service Commission ruling providing for health benefits for the live-ins of state employees. Clip 1 Clip 2

April 14 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster comments on Thursday's move by House Democrats to block Republican efforts to overturn a Civil Service Commission ruling providing for health benefits for the live-ins of state employees. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 14 :: Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger discusses how House Democrats blocked a plan to overturn a Michigan Civil Service Commission ruling to extend benefits to unmarried live-ins of state employees. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

April 13 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt on his appointment to the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

April 13 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema discusses legislation designed to put taxpayer dollars into the classroom and not to labor leaders doing union business. Clip 1 Clip 2

April 13 :: Rep. Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy
Rep. Knollenberg discusses legislation designed to put taxpayer dollars into the classroom and not to labor leaders doing union business. Clip 1 Clip 2

April 13 :: Reforming Lansing for April 13, 2011
In this edition of Reforming Lansing, House Speaker Jase Bolger discusses changes in the Governor's pension proposals while Rep. Dave Agema talks about legislation that would put school dollars into the classroom and not toward union officials doing union business on school time. Clip 1

April 12 :: Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger says the revised budget and tax policy plan discussed Tuesday at the Capitol reflects a lot of listening by lawmakers and a continued focus on jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 12 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey comments on telecommunications reform legislation coming out of committee Tuesday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 12 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says as budget bills start to move at the state Capitol this week, the end goal must be Michigan jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

April 11 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster talks about his proposed solution to proposed state campground closures. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 11 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about the Governor's proposed budget cuts. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 4 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski's prom and graduation PSA. Clip 1

April 1 :: Rep. Bruce Rendon, R-Lake City
Rep. Rendon talks about his first three months in office at the state Capitol, his legislative work, and his constituent service efforts. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 31 :: Reforming Lansing for March 31, 2011
House Speaker Jase Bolger talks about legislative accomplishments during the first three months of 2011. Clip 1

March 31 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski talks about a town hall meeting he will hold Monday, April 4, at 5:00 p.m. at the County Tower in Jackson. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 31 :: Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaking at a Lansing press conference Thursday with the Governor, Lt. Governor and Senate Majority Leader, House Speaker Jase Bolger says Republicans are working with the reality that the state will have more money in its checkbook when Michigan families have more money in their checkbooks. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

March 29 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about budget and tax policy meetings taking place at the state Capitol this week. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 28 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia discusses the new, more transparent state House Web site at www.house.mi.gov Clip 1 Clip 2

March 24 :: Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons, R-Alto
Rep. Lyons talks about House passage of her legislation Thursday that would allow the issuance of special heirloom gift certificates, with proceeds to go to the Childrens' Trust Fund. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 24 :: Rep. Ken Kurtz, R-Coldwater
Rep. Kurtz talks about state plans to close the Florence Crane prison facility later this year. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 24 :: Rep. Paul Opsommer, R-DeWitt
Speaking on the House floor, Rep. Opsommer calls on lawmakers to support legislation reforming the 43-year old Urban Cooperation Act to promote more sharing and consolidation of services between local governments. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 23 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz says Unemployment Insurance reform spells more jobs in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 23 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt says reforming unemployment insurance in Michigan will help small and family businesses. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 23 :: Rep. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton
Rep. Nesbitt says Wednesday's House vote on reforming Unemployment Insurance in Michigan will help small and family job providers. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 23 :: Rep. Ken Yonker, R-Caledonia
Rep. Yonker says Wednesday's House vote on Unemployment Insurance spells good news for Michigan's small and family businesses. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 23 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about Wednesday's House vote to provide for an extension, but also reform, of unemployment benefits in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 23 :: Rep. Ken Kurtz, R-Coldwater
Rep. Kurtz says, contrary to intitial statements from the DEQ, a statewide ban on barrel burning will not take effect at the start of April. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 23 :: Rep. Matt Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine
Rep. Huuki says he's looking to work with state and federal officials for the more effective management of the growing wolf population in Michigan's Upper Penninsula. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 23 :: Rep. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan
Rep. McBroom says the more effective management of the wolf population in the Upper Penninsula is a growing priority. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7 Clip 8 Clip 9 Clip 10

March 22 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien says she's disappointed the House Tuesday could not find a supermajority vote to reject a costly Michigan Civil Service Commission ruling extending benefits to roommates of state employees. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 22 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski says he's disappointed the House Tuesday could not find a supermajority vote to reject a costly Michigan Civil Service Commission ruling extending benefits to roommates of state employees. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 22 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow says despite some confusion, there is no statwide trash-burning ban going into effect on April 1. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 22 :: Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger discusses Governor Snyder's proposals for more efficiency in local governments. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 22 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about his new legislation that would require the suspension of the teaching license of any striking public school teacher. The measure comes in response to an MEA survey about a potential teachers'strike. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 18 :: Rep. Matt Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine
Rep. Huuki talks about his cost-savings legislation giving local schools the option of sharing a superintendent with an ISD. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 17 :: Rep. Bruce Rendon, R-Lake City
Rep. Rendon talks about House passage Thursday of his legislation allowing the state to use volunteer workers to help improve wildlife habitat in game areas and forestlands. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 17 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about Ag Day at the state Capitol on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 17 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lum
Rep. Daley talks about Ag Day at the state Capitol on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 17 :: Rep. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes
Rep. Outman talks about his assignment to the National Council of State Legislature's Committee on Agriculture and Energy. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 16 :: Reforming Lansing-3/16/11
Reps Al Pscholka and Bob Genetski talk about the state's new Emergency Financial Managers law. Clip 1

March 15 :: Rep. Al Pscholka, R-Stevensville
Rep. Pscholka comments on Tuesday's final passage of Emergency Financial Manager legislation at the state Capitol. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 15 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski comments on Tuesday's final passage of Emergency Financial Manager legislation at the state Capitol. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 15 :: Rep. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton
Rep. Nesbitt talks about legislation he is sponsoring that would move the start of the state's fiscal year from October 1 to July 1. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6

March 15 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about a House Energy and Technology Committee meeting he chaired Tuesday that looked at the causes of the increased price of gas in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 15 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia talks about committee passage Tuesday of his legislation creating a Mentored Youth Hunting Safety Program and a Mentored Youth Hunting Safety License that allows youngsters to join adult mentors for hunting deer, small game, and turkey, as well as trapping. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 11 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow, Chair of the Military, Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee, talks about his Veterans Summit in Lansing on Friday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 11 :: Reforming Lansing-March 11, 2011
House Speaker Jase Bolger discusses the new House of Representatives Web site at www.house.mi.gov that offers a more transparent look at the expenditure of taxpayer dollars at the state Capitol. Clip 1

March 11 :: Rep. Mike Callton, R-Nashville
Rep. Callton's March is Reding Month PSA. Clip 1

March 11 :: Rep. Dale Zorn, R-Ida
Rep. Zorn's March is Reading Month PSA. Clip 1

March 11 :: Rep. Al Pscholka, R-Stevensville
Rep. Pscholka's March is Reading Month public service announcement. Clip 1

March 10 :: Speaker of the House Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker of the House Jase Bolger discusses the new Michigan House of Representative Web site at http://www.house.mi.gov/ that provides detailed audits of House expenditures and information on lawmaker and staff salaries. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 10 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about his new legislation creating comprehensive welfare reform that places a 48-month limit on benefits for able-bodied adults. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7 Clip 8

March 10 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster talks about the signing into law Thursday of legislation providing additional funding for the Pure Michigan program through the 21st Century Jobs Fund. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 10 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt discusses the signing into law of legislation giving Travel Michigan access to another $10 million to help fund the state’s Pure Michigan advertising campaign in 2011. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 10 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia discusses the signing into law Thursday of legislation providing additional money for the Pure Michigan program through the 21st Century Jobs Fund. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 9 :: Rep. Matt Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine
Rep. Huuki talks about committee passage of his bill that would allow Michigan school systems and Intermediate School Districts to share the services of the same superintendent. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 9 :: Rep. Nancy Jenkins
Rep. Jenkin's Reading Month public service announcement. Clip 1

March 9 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt's March is Reading Month PSA. Clip 1

March 9 :: Rep. Ken Yonker, R-Caledonia
Rep. Yonker talks about his plan to refuse lawmaker retirement benefits once he leaves office. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 8 :: Rep. Deb Shaughnessy, R-Charlotte
Rep. Shaughnessy's March is Reading Month PSA. Clip 1

March 8 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lum Twp.
Rep. Daley talks about the signing by the Governor Tuessday of legislation giving the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) the force of law. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 8 :: Rep. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes
Rep. Outman talks about the signing by the Governor Tuessday of legislation giving the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) the force of law. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 4 :: Reforming Lansing-March 4, 2011
Michigan House Speaker Jase Bolger discusses changing views on the value of tax credits as tools for economic development. Clip 1

March 4 :: Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Jase Bolger comments on why he believes state government needs to end the practice of chasing business development through tax credits. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

March 4 :: Rep. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan
Rep. McBroom talks about his bill to reform state requirements on wetland mitigation in the rights-of-way of existing roads. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 3 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Joel Johnson - Ice Fishing PSA Clip 1 Clip 2

March 3 :: Rep. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan
Rep. Ed McBroom - March is Reading Month PSA Clip 1

March 3 :: Rep. Mark Ouimet, R-Scio Township
Rep. Mark Ouimet - March is Reading Month PSA Clip 1

March 3 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Ken Horn - March is Reading Month PSA Clip 1

March 3 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien talks about Thursday's House passage of her legislation that toughens penalties for moving violations in school bus zones. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 2 :: Rep. Nancy Jenkins, R-Lenawee County
Rep. Jenkins talks about House passage Wednesday of her first bill, a measure that streamlines regulations revolving around real estate licenses. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 2 :: Rep. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton
Rep. Nesbitt talks about his two resolutions approved by the House on greenhouse gasses an Yucca Mountain respectively. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 2 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Representative Horn says the tax overhaul proposals now before the state House represent a fundamental shift in the way the state will do business. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6

March 2 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo
Rep. Jon Bumstead - March is Reading Month PSA Clip 1

March 1 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says he's pleased the Michigan Department of Human Services will no longer be deducting union dues from home-based child care providers. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 1 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he's pleased the Michigan Department of Human Services will no longer be deducting union dues from home-based child care providers. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 1 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Ray Franz' March is Reading Month PSA. Clip 1

March 1 :: Rep. Andrea LaFontaine, R-Richmond
Rep. LaFontaine comments on a Department of Human Services decision to no longer collect union dues from state-licensed daycare workers. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 28 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori says he goes into the debate on the state budget asking if the plan is good for the economy and jobs and if sacrifice is shared. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

February 24 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz talks about Thursday's House passage of a series of resolutions demanding immediate federal action to keep Asian carp of the Great Lakes. Clip 1

February 24 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema discusses his new legislation that he says would give common-sense tools to state and local government to combate illegal immigration. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 24 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia talks about Thursday's House approval of his resoultion calling for quick federal action to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 24 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson talks about Thursday's House passage of his resolution calling for quick action to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 24 :: Rep. Holly Hughes, R-Montgue
Rep. Hughes talks about her resolution, passed by the House on Thursday, asking for quick federal action to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 24 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about House passage of a series of resolutions asking for immediate federal action to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 23 :: Rep. Paul Muxlow, R-Brown City
Rep. Muxlow talks about his appointment to the Council of State Governments U.S.-Canada committee. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 23 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Ray Franz discusses House passage of legislation that puts Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program into state policy. Clip 1

February 23 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about final House passage Wednesday of legislation providing new tools to Emergency Financial Managers. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 23 :: Rep. Al Pscholka, R-Stevensville
Rep. Pscholka talks about final House passage Wednesday of his Emergency Financial Managers legislation. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6

February 22 :: Rep. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes
Rep. Outman talks about the House passage of legislation giving the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program the protection of state law. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 22 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lum
Rep. Daley talks about the House passage of his legislation giving the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program the protection of state law. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 22 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson's public service announcements for his property tax townhall meetings on February 24th and March 3 in Harrison and Pinconning respectively. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 17 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about the Governor's budget proposal. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 17 :: Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia
Rep. Walsh talks about Thursday's budget presentation. Clip 1

February 17 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss, the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, responds to the Governor's budget proposal. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 17 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about Gov. Snyder's budget presentation. Clip 1

February 17 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski talks about the Governor's budget presentation. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 17 :: Rep. Ken Kurtz, R-Coldwater
Rep. Kurtz responds to Gov. Snyder's budget proposal. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

February 16 :: Rep. Al Pscholka, R-Stevensville
Rep. Pscholka talks about committee passage Wednesday night of his legislation to revamp the state's law dealing with Emergency Financial Managers. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 16 :: Rep. Mark Ouimet, R-Scio Twp.
Rep. Ouimet talks about his legislation designed to make capital more accessible to small businesses in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 16 :: Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons, R-Alto
Rep. Lyons talks about Wednesday's House passage of her bill to repeal Michigan's 1970's-era item pricing law. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 16 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about Wednesday's House passage of legislation repealing Michigan's item pricing law. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 16 :: Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger says Thursday's budget presentation by the Governor will be bold in nature and will need to be judged in its entirety. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 16 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson's Public Service Announcements on organ donation and Free Fishing Weekend. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 15 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema comments on assertions by Civil Service Commission members that they constitute a fourth branch of government. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 15 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about Tuesday's House committee discussion on his resoltuion asking for immediate federal efforts to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

February 15 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien talks about her expectations for Thursday's state budget announcement. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 15 :: Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons, R-Alto
Rep. Lyons discusses her item pricing reform legislation, set for final passage in the state House on Wednesday. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 10 :: Reforming Lansing with Rep. Frank Foster
Rep. Foster discusses Thursday's House vote on legislation that provides an additional $10 million in funding for the Pure Michigan program. Length: 5:21 Clip 1

February 10 :: Rep. Bruce Rendon, R-Lake City
Rep. Rendon talks about the Huron Manistee National Forest issue that would restrict snowmobiling, hunting and other recreational activities. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 10 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Frank Foster talks about the passage of the Pure Michigan Bill. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 10 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Presque Isle
Rep. Pettalia talks about Pure Michigan and the Huron Manistee National Forest. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 10 :: Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
House Speaker Jase Bolger today said he is encouraging the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget to comply with the law and continue deducting 3 percent from state employee paychecks. On Wednesday, the Michigan Civil Service Commission ordered the end of a 3-percent deduction used to help cover the retirement healthcare costs of nonunionized state employees. The deduction was put in place by state law last year. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 10 :: Rep. Greg MacMaster, R-Kewadin
Rep. MacMaster talks about Thursday's House passage of legislation providing a stable source of funding for the Pure Michigan program. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 10 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about Thursday's House passage of legislation providing a stable source of funding for the Pure Michigan program. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 10 :: Rep. Ken Yonker, R-Caledonia
Rep. Yonker - Public Service Announcement - Importance of blood and organ donation. Clip 1

February 10 :: Rep. Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford
Rep. MacGregor - Public Service Announcement - Importance of blood and organ donation. Clip 1

February 9 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about Snyder administration plans to stop the issuance of Bridge Cards to most college students. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 9 :: Rep. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan
Rep. McBroom talks about the President's upcoming visit to the Upper Peninsula. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

February 9 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about Snyder administration plans to stop the issuance of Bridge Cards to most college students. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 9 :: Rep. Joseph Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about Snyder administration plans to stop the issuance of Bridge Cards to most college students. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 9 :: Rep. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes
Rep. Outman talks about his new legislation that would add legal protection and definition to the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 8 :: PSA: Blood and organ donation
State Rep. Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford, talks about the importance of blood and organ donation. Clip 1

February 8 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster talks about the House Bill for Pure Michigan funding and about the President's visit to the Upper Peninsula on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 8 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about the House Bill for Pure Michigan funding. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 8 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Presque Isle
Rep. Pettalia talks about the House Bill for Pure Michigan funding. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 7 :: Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
House Speaker Jase Bolger says lawmakers will be carefully examining all state expenditures in the months ahead, include business tax credits and the Earned Income Tax Credit. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

February 1 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about his House Bill 4160 and the funding for the Pure Michigan campaign. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

February 1 :: 
Rep. LaFontaine talks about her plan to dock the pay of lawmakers if they have not finished a state budget by July 1, three months ahead of the start of the fiscal year. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 1 :: Rep. Holly Hughes, R-Montague
Rep.Hughes, R-Montague, talks about Tuesday's House Tourism Committee meeting on Pure Michigan funding and a meeting the Committee will hold Thursday at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 1 :: Rep. Kurt Dammrow, R-Bad Axe
Rep. Kurt Dammrow talks about Tuesday's Lansing committee hearing on providing a steady source of funding for the Pure Michigan program. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 1 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia says the Pure Michigan program has been good for the Sunrise Side. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 1 :: Rep. Matt Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine
Rep. Huuki talks about House Bill 4160 and the Pure Michigan funding. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 1 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster talks about House Bill 4160 and the Pure Michigan funding. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 28 :: Reforming Lansing-January 28, 2011
House Republicans talk about reforming the state's 33-year old item pricing law and bringing more accountability to the management of the Detroit Water and Sewer Department. Clip 1

January 27 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers discusses the budget for K-12 Education. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 27 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about Same-sex Benefits. Clip 1

January 27 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey talks about the Detroit River International Crossing Project. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 27 :: Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons, R-Alto
Rep. Lyons discusses her House Bill, The Shopping and Modernization Act. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 26 :: Legislative Update for January 26, 2011
House Republicans talk about the Civil Service Commission's vote to extend benefits to the same-sex partners of state employees. Clip 1

January 26 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
House Appropriations Committee Chair Chuck Moss of Birmingham says Wednesday's vote by the Michigan Civil Service Commission to extend state benefits to same-sex partners is a fiscal hit to the state. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 26 :: Rep. Kurt Heise, R-Plymouth
Rep. Heise discusses his legislation to restructure the governance of the Detroit Water and Sewer Department. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 26 :: Rep. Kevin Cotter, R-Mt. Pleasant
Rep. Cotter talks about his House Resolution proclaiming January 30th-February 5th as Catholic Schools Week in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 25 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema discusses his House Resolution that would create a part-time Legislature. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 21 :: Rep. Holly Hughes, R-Montague
House Republicans respond to the Governor's State of the State Address Wednesday. Clip 1

January 20 :: Rep. Cindy Denby, R-Handy Twp.
Rep. Denby talks about her appointment as the Chair of the new House Subcommittee on Agricultural Processing. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 20 :: Rep. Matt Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine
Rep. Huuki talks about his appointment as the Chair of the new House Subcommittee on Forestry and Mining. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 19 :: Rep. Dale Zorn, R-Ida
Rep. Zorn talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Ken Yonker, R-Caledonia
Rep. Yonker talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake
Rep. Shirkey talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Deb Shaughnessy, R-Charlotte
Rep. Shaughnessy talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Bruce Rendon, R-Lake City
Rep. Rendon talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Al Pscholka, R-Stevensville
Rep. Pscholka talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Amanda Price, R-Holland
Rep. Price talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Phil Potvin, R-Cadillac
Rep. Potvin talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Holly Hughes, R-Montague
Rep. Hughes talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Kurt Damrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Damrow talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Presque Isle
Rep. Pettalia talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes
Rep. Outman talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Mark Ouimet, R-Scio Township
Rep. Ouimet talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Rick Olson, R-Saline
Rep. Olson talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage
Rep. O'Brien talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton
Rep. Nesbitt talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Paul Muxlow, R-Brown City
Rep. Muxlow talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Edward McBroom, R-Vulcan
Rep. McBroom talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: James "Jase" Bolger, Speaker of the House, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Greg MacMaster, R-Kewadin
Rep. MacMaster talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford
Rep. MacGregor talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons, R-Alto
Rep. Lyons talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Nancy Jenkins, R-Clayton
Rep. Jenkins talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 19 :: Rep. Matt Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine
Rep. Huuki talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Thomas Hooker, R-Byron Center
Rep. Hooker talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Ben Glardon, R-Owosso
Rep. Glardon talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Cindy Denby, R-Handy Townshp
Rep. Denby talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lum
Rep. Daley talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Kevin Cotter, R-Mt. Pleasant
Rep. Cotter talks about the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 19 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo
Rep. Bumstead talks about the Governor's State of the State Address.. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 18 :: Legislative Update for January 18, 2011
House Republican freshmen lawmakers look ahead to Wednesday night's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski discusses the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 18 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clark Lake
Rep. Shirkey discusses the Governor's State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 18 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo
Rep. Bumstead looks ahead to Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 18 :: Rep. Deb Shaughnessy, R-Charlotte
Rep. Shaughnessy talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 14 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz talks about Friday's Revenue Estimating Conference at the State Capitol. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 14 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss talks about Friday's Revenue Estimating Conference at the state Capitol. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 14 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about Friday's revenue estimating conference. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 14 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about Friday's revenue estimating conference. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 14 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about Friday's revenue estimating conference. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

January 14 :: Rep. Kurt Heise, R-Plymouth
House Republicans talk about plans for reform. Clip 1

January 13 :: Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger outlines the House Republican pillars for reform for the 2011-2012 session of the Michigan House. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

January 13 :: Rep. Kurt Heise, R-Plymouth
Rep. Heise talks about his HB 4001, which would eliminate the 22% surcharge on the Michigan Business Tax. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 13 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Wyoming
Rep. Agema talks about his new Chairmanships of the House Appropriations subcommittees on the Department of Human Services and Transportation. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

January 13 :: Rep. Frank Foster, R-Pellston
Rep. Foster talks about his new chairmanship of the House Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 13 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about his new Chairmanship of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 13 :: Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons
Rep. Posthumus Lyons talks about House Republican plans for reforming spending and taxes and looks ahead to Friday's Revenue Estimating Conference. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 13 :: Rep. Kurt Heise, R-Plymouth
Rep. Heise talks about his HB 4001, the first bill of the new House session, that repeals the 22% surcharge on the Michigan Business Tax. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

January 12 :: Michigan House Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Speaker Bolger addresses the Michigan House on the first day of its 2011-2012 session on Wednesday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 12 :: Rep. Matt Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine
Rep. Huuki talks about the first day of House session and the his House committee assignments. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 12 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz talks about the first day of House session on Wednesday. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Peter Pettalia, R-Alpena
Rep. Pettalia talks about the first day of House session on Wednesday and his House committee assignments. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 12 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Wyoming
Rep. Agema talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo
Rep. Bumstead talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Mike Callton, R-Nashville
Rep. Callton talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Kevin Cotter, R-Mt. Pleasant
Rep. Cotter talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lum
Rep. Daley talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Kurt Dammrow, R-Port Austin
Rep. Dammrow talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Cindy Denby
Rep. Denby talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Ben Glardon, R-Owosso
Rep. Glardon talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Thomas Hooker, R-Byron
Rep. Hooker talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Holly Hughes, R-Montague
Rep. Hughes talks about her first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Nancy Jenkins, R-Tipton
Rep. Jenkins talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Joel Johnson, R-Clare
Rep. Johnson talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Ken Kurtz, R-Coldwater
Rep. Kurtz talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Andrea LaFontaine, R-Richmond
Rep. LaFontaine talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Lisa Lyons, R-Alto
Rep. Lyons talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford
Rep. MacGregor talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan
Rep. McBroom talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Greg MacMaster, R-Kewadin
Rep. MacMaster talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss, the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Paul Muxlow, R-Brown City
Rep. Muxlow talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton
Rep. Nesbitt talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Margaret O'Brien, R-Kalamazoo
Rep. O'Brien talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Rick Olson, R-Saline
Rep. Olson talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Mark Ouimet, R-Scio Township
Rep. Ouimet talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Phil Potvin, R-Cadillac
Rep. Potvin talks about the first day of House session Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Amanda Price, R-Holland
Rep. Price talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Al Pscholka, R-Stevensville
Rep. Pscholka talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Bruce Rendon, R-Lake City
Rep. Rendon talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clark Lake
Rep. Shirkey talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Jim Stamas, R-Midland
Rep. Stamas talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 12 :: Rep. Ken Yonker, R-Caledonia
Rep. Yonker talks about the first day of session. Clip 1

January 6 :: Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo
Rep. Bumstead talks about contact information for his new Lansing office. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 6 :: Rep. Earl Poleski, R-Jackson
Rep. Poleski talks about contact information for his new office in Lansing. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 4 :: Reforming Lansing- January 4, 2011
Rep. Joe Haveman looks ahead to the 2011-2012 session of the Michigan Legislature and the reforming role he expects House Republicans will take in the upcoming term. Clip 1

January 4 :: Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama
Rep. Franz talks about his first week at the Capitol and provides constituent contact information. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 3 :: Rep. Rick Outman, R-Three Lakes
Rep. Outman talks about his first day in the office as a state Representative. Clip 1

January 3 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about legislative priorities for 2011. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 21 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says he hopes that an early executive order from the Snyder administration will allow for air quality permits for the DeYoung power plant in Holland. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 16 :: Reforming Lansing- December 16, 2010
House Republican Representatives Bob Genetski of Saugatuck and Matt Lori of Constantine talk about how a Republican-controlled House will focus on the economy and government reform. Clip 1

December 15 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori says he thinks the Capitol will be a differnt place in 2011, with Republicans in charge and being held accountable. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7

December 8 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says a new Republican majority in the Michigan House in 2011 will have a strong focus on controlling government spending. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

December 6 :: Reforming Lansing for December 6, 2010
Representatives Joe Haveman, R-Holland and Bill Rogers, R-Brighton, look ahead to a Republican majority in the Michigan House starting in 2011. Clip 1

December 3 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt says he's pleased that $15 million in new funding for Pure Michigan was approved on Friday morning. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 3 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Jackson County
Rep. Shirkey speaks on the House floor early Friday morning against a spending bill that would shell out almost $400 million bonded taxpayer dollars for new government, community college and university construction. Clip 1

December 2 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt-R, Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt says he's pleased to hear the Governor has said she's willing to consider using money from the 21st Century Jobs Fund to pay for Pure Michigan. Rep. Schmidt has encouraged the Governor to use the money for a number of months. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 1 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville, says he's hearing more reports of political appointees from the Granholm administration being hired for newly-created, highly paid jobs in state government bureaucracy. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 1 :: 
Rep. Agema says he's hearing more reports of Granholm political appointees being hired for newly created, high-paying jobs in the state bureaucracy. Clip 1

December 1 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says he's dismayed that the Granholm Administration will not use existing money in the 21st Century Jobs fund to pay for the Pure Michigan program. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 1 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he's hearing more reports about political appointees in the Granholm administration taking newly-created, high-paying jobs in the state bureaucracy. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

December 1 :: Rep. Dave Agema-R, Grandville
Rep. Agema says he's hearing more reports of Granhom administration employees taking highly-paid jobs in the state government bureuacracy. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 1 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he is hearing more reports of Granholm administration employees moving into highly-paid jobs in the state bureuacracy. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7

November 24 :: Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clark Lake
Rep. Shirkey talks about his first days in office as state Representative and his priorities for House session next week. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 17 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee for the 2011-2012 session of the Legislature, talks about setting budgetary priorities and controlling government spending. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 10 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about legislation approved on Wednesday to enhance tourism promotion and a bill to provide for stability for job growth at Hemlock Semiconductor. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 9 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger discusses his election Tuesday as Speaker of the Michigan House for 2011-2012. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 9 :: Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia
Rep. Walsh talks about his election as Speaker Pro Tempore of the state House for the 2011-2012 session of the Michigan Legislature. Clip 1 Clip 2

November 9 :: Rep. Jim Stamas, R-Midland
Rep. Stamas talks about his election as the Majority Floor Leader in the Michigan House for the 2011-2012 session. Clip 1

November 9 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about his election Tuesday as Chair of the House Republican Caucus for the 2011-2012 session of the Michigan House. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 13 :: Reforming Lansing- October 13, 2010
In this week's edition of Reforming Lansing, House Republicans say jobs and controlling state spending go hand in hand. Clip 1

October 5 :: Reforming Lansing- October 5, 2010
House Republicans argue that state departments offer a number of opportunities for reforming government. Clip 1

September 29 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt says the final version of the state's 2011 budget is a mixed bag. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 29 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says he's troubled that Lansing House Democrats Wednesday tried to capitalize on the Enbridge oil spill for what he says are political ends. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 29 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says the state's 2011 budget represents a number of missed opportunities for reform. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 29 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman says the state's 2011 budget saw some important reforms, but adds there were also a number of missed opportunities. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 29 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says he's pleased to see the state's 2011 budget finally completed, but adds that it was a missed opportunity for reform. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 29 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he's troubled that the 2011 budgets for the Department of Human Services and the Department of Transportation did not contain the significant reforms dictated by Michigan's fiscal situation. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7

September 28 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about Tuesday's House passage of the state's 2011 General Government budget. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 27 :: Legislative Update for September 27, 2010
House Republicans say their efforts to balance the state's 2011 budget have brought about real spending reform at the Capitol. Clip 1

September 23 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about Thursday's House passage of an early retirement package for state employees. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 23 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about Thursday's House passage of an early retirement package for state employees. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 23 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about Thursday's House passage of an early retirement package for state employees. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 23 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about Thursday's House passage of an early retirement package for state employees. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 23 :: Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker, R-Lawton
Rep. Schuitmaker talks about Thursday's House passage of an early retirement package for state employees. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 23 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about his legislation, passed by the House on Thursday, that gives communities new tools to foster transit-oriented development. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 22 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about passage of the state's 2011 budget for the Department of Corrections. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 22 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt says the Michigan Department of Corrections budget passed on Wednesday was a missed opportunity for reform. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 21 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says even with one-time fixes and money from Washington, he's worried that the state's 2011 budget won't be completed by the end of next week. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 21 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about Tuesday's passage of the $14.1 billion 2011 budget for the Michigan Department of Community Health. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 21 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema questions why a Senate committee this week would take up E-verify legislation to fight illegal immigration, while the Michigan House has refused him a vote on the issue. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 21 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about Tuesday's final passage of the budget for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic growth. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 16 :: Reforming Lansing- September 16, 2010
Representatives Goeff Hansen and Pete Lund talk about what they see as a lack of constructive action on the state's 2011 fiscal year budget. Clip 1

September 16 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt says House-passed legislation allowing community colleges to offer degrees in four different areas could spell more jobs for Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 16 :: Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia
Rep. Walsh talks about his bill allowing Michigan community colleges to offer four-year degrees in culinary arts, concrete technology, maritime technology and nursing. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

September 15 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about final passage of the 2011 spending plan for the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 15 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he's pleased to have been honored as Legislator of the Year by two Michigan small business groups. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6

September 14 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says he is concerned that the House rejected Republican efforts Tuesday to return a $14 million surplus in the state's E-911 fund to cell phone customers and voted instead to use the money to plug holes in the state budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 14 :: Rep. Cindy Denby, R-Handy Township
Rep. Denby says she's troubled the House rejected efforts to return a surplus in the state's E-911 fund to the cell phone customers who have paid into it. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 10 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski looks ahead to a week of debate on the state budget and questions whether Lansing's priorities are in sync with the rest of Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 8 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says Michigan taxpayers need to keep a close eye on the state Capitol during the last three weeks of the debate on the state's 2011 fiscal year budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

August 24 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says he's intrigued by legislation moving through the House that would allow the Michigan Lottery to sell advertising space on Keno games, with the $18 million in projected revenue being directed to the Pure Michigan campaign. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

August 24 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski discusses his concern about House Concurrent Resolution 54, a measure that would provide of off-reservation casino gaming in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

August 24 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers argues Michigan's state government and business climate need to be more predictable, but he says he sees no sense of urgency in Lansing. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

August 24 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman says that the August 25th meeting of the House Subcommittee on Procurement Reform will continue to investigate audit reports that the Michigan Department of Community Health can't account for $4.4 billion in spending in the last two years. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

August 20 :: Reforming Lansing- August 20, 2010
House Republicans talk about their efforts to control state spending. Clip 1

August 19 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says the time for shell games with the state budget is over. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

August 18 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about his legislation that would bring the legal blood alcohol limit for individuals operating watercraft in line with the BAC for motorists. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

August 18 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says House Republicans have had budget plans and proposals for curbing state spending on the table for months. Clip 1 Clip 2

August 11 :: Legislative Update for August 11, 2010
Rep. Rick Jones, R-Delta Twp., talks about stopping bridge card abuse. Clip 1

August 6 :: Legislative Update for August 6, 2010
Rep. Walsh talks about his recently-signed law reforming Michigan's auto franchising code. Clip 1

August 5 :: Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia
Rep. Walsh talks about his legislation, now signed into law by the Governor, that provides additional protection for auto dealers in case of manufacturer bankruptcy. Clip 1

August 2 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema discusses his immigration legislation similar to the law passed in Arizona and legislation being considered in Pennsylvania. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

July 30 :: Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia
Rep. Walsh talks about committee work to restore funding to a half-dozen Michigan school districts impacted by the Governor's 2009 veto of some public education dollars. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 29 :: Reforming Lansing- July 29, 2010
House Republicans talk about misspending at the Michigan Department of Community Health. Clip 1

July 28 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman says constituents in his district have been troubled to hear that the Department of Community Health may have misspent in excess of $4.4 billion in the last two years. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

July 28 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says had the Legislature adopted House Republican proposals for increased transparency in government, Michigan residents wouldn't be hearing about $4.4 billion in questionable spending by the Department of Community Health. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 22 :: Reforming Lansing-July 22, 2010
Rep. Lund discusses his legislation expanding the application of the Freedom of Information Act in Michigan. Clip 1

July 22 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says that the final resoltuion of the 2011 state budget could be predicated on word from Washington. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 14 :: Reforming Lansing-July 14, 2010
On this edition of Reforming Lansing, House Republicans talk about the work of their Strategic Task Force on Jobs. Clip 1

July 13 :: Rep. Sharon Tyler, R-Niles
Rep. Tyler says the state Legislature should be in Lansing and focusing on jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 13 :: Rep. Paul Opsommer, R-DeWitt
Rep. Opsommer says the state's budget figures will not change too drastically. Clip 1 Clip 2

July 13 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers says finishing the state budget needs to be a priority. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 13 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says lawmakers should be back at the state Capitol, working on the budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 13 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori says the Michigan House should be back in session. Clip 1 Clip 2

July 12 :: Legislative Update for July 12, 2010
House Republicans talk about agriculture-related jobs. Clip 1

July 12 :: Rep. Cindy Denby, R-Handy Township
Rep. Denby talks about the new report of the House Republican Strategic Task Force on Agriculture. Clip 1

July 12 :: Rep. Ken Kurtz, 58th District
Rep. Kurtz talks about the newly-released report of the House Republican Strategic Task Force on Agriculture. Clip 1 Clip 2

July 6 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lapeer County
Rep. Daley talks about the release of the House Republican Strategic Task Force on Agriculture. Clip 1 Clip 2

July 6 :: Rep. Ken Kurtz, 58th District
Rep. Kurtz talks about the release of the House Republican Strategic Task Force on Agriculture. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 1 :: Reforming Lansing- July 1, 2010
Rep. Gail Haines talks about final passage of the 2011 K-12 School Aid budget. Clip 1

July 1 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says he pleased the state's K-12 education budget is complete, but says some troubling budget practices remain. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

July 1 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about passage of the K-12 public school budget for 2011. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 30 :: Legislative Update for June 30, 2010
Rep. Chuck Moss from Birmingham says the day of reckoning has come for the state budget. Clip 1

June 30 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says the day of reckoning has come for Michigan's budget and state spending. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 24 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori says he doesn't think many Michigan communities will be able to function with expanded binding arbitration, as approved by the House on Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 24 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman says legislation approved Thursday by the House expanding binding arbitration for some public employees is a move in the wrong direction. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 24 :: Rep. Gail Haines, R-Waterford Twp.
Rep. Haines talks to WJR radio in Detroit about her legislation that would send more money from the Michigan Lottery to the state's public school classrooms. Clip 1

June 23 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about Wednesday's House vote to ban K-2, a type of synthetic marijuana, in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 23 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about Wednesday's House vote to ban K-2, a type of synthetic marijuana, in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 23 :: Rep. Pete Lund, R-Shelby Twp.
Rep. Lund says the "Whopper Tax", a plan in the House Tax Policy that would apply the state sales tax to free meals provided by fast food restaurants to their employees, is a perfect example of what's wrong with Lansing. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 23 :: Reforming Lansing- June 23, 2010
Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck, discusses Republican efforts to bring more transparency and accountability to the state budget. Clip 1

June 22 :: Legislative Update for June 22, 2010
Rep. Jase Bolger says campaign finance reform legislation approved by the House on Tuesday raises more questions that it solves. Clip 1

June 22 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says campaign finance reform legislation approved Tuesday at the Capitol is nothing more than another politically-motivated plan that only builds on public cynicism. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 17 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about his new legislation that would make financial and commercial information regarding film and video proposals under the state's film tax credit subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 17 :: Legislative Update for June 17, 2010
House Republicans talk about reforming Michigan's budget process. Clip 1

June 17 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about the need for reform in the state budget process. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 16 :: Legislative Update for June 16, 2010
House Republicans talk about legislation banning the drug K-2. Clip 1

June 16 :: **Reforming Lansing: June 16, 2010**
In this week's installment of Reforming Lansing, Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall, talks about House Republican efforts to reform state government and making Michigan more competitive. Clip 1

June 15 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt says the "cottage kitchen" legislation will help Michigan tourism and agriculture. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 15 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lapeer County
Rep. Daley says the "cottage kitchen" legislation approved by the House Wednesday will help agriculture in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 11 :: Legislative Update for June 11, 2010
Rep. Chuck Moss of Birmingham says reform and transparency in the state budget go hand-in-hand. Clip 1

June 11 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says he's troubled that House Republican proposals for greater transparency in the state's 2001 budget are being rejected on the floor of the Michigan House. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 10 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says Thursday's passage of the 2011 Department of Human Services budget reflects a lot of what people dislike about government. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 10 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori says June 12 and 13 will be free fishing weekend across Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 10 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says the Michigan House this week ignored the will of the people and an Attorney General's ruling when it approved a higher ed budget that allows for same-sex partner benefits. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 8 :: Legislative Update for June 8, 2010
House Republicans talk about the state's higher ed budget and the Asian carp issue. Clip 1

June 8 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about how the House eliminated archiac laws from state code Tuesday. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 8 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says he voted against final passage on the state's 2011 budget for higher education because it lacks transparency and accountability. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 8 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about his House resolution to build business relationships with the state of Arizona and not destroy them. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 2 :: Legislative Update for June 2, 2010
House Republicans talk about the 2011 budget. Clip 1

June 2 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about his plans for a Michigan Constitutional amendment to prevent further agreements like the one that would build a new bridge between Detroit and Windsor. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 1 :: Legislative Update for June 1, 2010
House Republicans talk about overspending in the current-year state budget. Clip 1

June 1 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski reacts to reports that several state departments have overspent their budgets for the 2010 fiscal year. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

May 28 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he hopes the Michigan Senate will reject House legislation that would build a new international bridge over the Detroit River. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 27 :: Legislative Update for May 27, 2010
House Republicans talk about FOIA requests regarding the identity of the child victims of sex crimes and legislation designed to shut down medical marijuana clubs in Michigan. Clip 1

May 27 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-59th District
Rep. Lori talks about his legislation that would prevent the child victims of sex crimes from being the subject of a Freedom of Information requests. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 27 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says the Michigan Legislature needs to stop working on what he calls feel-good legislation and get working on jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 27 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn argues legislation that would eanble the construction of a new bridge over the Detroit River opens the door to lessened transparency in government spending on transportation projects. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 27 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says legislation that would allow for public-private partnerships to construct infrastructure like the Detroit River International Crossing, will ultimately cost Michigan residents money. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 26 :: Legislative Update for May 26, 2010
House Republicans talk about the Detroit River International Crossing. Clip 1

May 25 :: Legislative Update for May 25, 2010
House Republcians talk about the state's 2011 budget. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 25 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says he's troubled that the House Appropriations subcommittee on Higher Ed Tuesday refused to take up an amendment protecting the religous freedom of Michigan college students. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 21 :: Legislative Update for May 21, 2010
House Republicans talk about the May Revenue Estimating Conference. Clip 1

May 21 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about the Revenue Estimating Conference Friday at the state Capitol in Lansing. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 21 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says there's a glimmer of hope for the next fiscal year because the Legislature has held the line on new taxes. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 20 :: Legislative Update for May 20, 2010
Lawmakers talk about Friday's revenue estimating conference and opting out of the abortion coverage mandates stemming from federal health care reform. Clip 1

May 20 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about Friday's Revenue Estimating Conference in Lansing. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 19 :: Legislative Update for May 19, 2010
House Republicans talk about a newly-discovered current-year budget shortfall and the signing of the public school employee early retirement and reform package. Clip 1

May 18 :: Legislative Update for May 18, 2010
House Republicans talk about the Spring Revenue Estimating Conference set for later this week. Clip 1

May 18 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about the May state Revenue Estimating Conference scheduled for later this week. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 14 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about Friday's passage of the teacher early retirement package. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 14 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about Friday's passage of the teacher early retirement legislation. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 14 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about Friday's passage of teacher early retirement legislation. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 14 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about Friday's passage of teacher early retirement legislation. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 13 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says the anti-bullying measure approved by the Michigan House on Thursday primarily serves to mask legislative inaction on other issues. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 13 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about legislation he is sponsoring to crack down on Michigan municipalities that operate speed traps. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 11 :: Legislative Update for May 11, 2010
House Republicans talk about the Pure Michigan campaign. Clip 1

May 6 :: Legislative Update for May 6, 2010
House Republicans say they'll continue to work on the teacher early-retirement legislation. Clip 1

May 6 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says lawmakers continue to work on legislation providing for early retirment for Michigan teachers, but he says that while there are only a few differences between the two sides, the differences are substantial. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 6 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says Lansing has to understand that the people paying the bills in Michigan don't have the money for a tax increase. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 5 :: Legislative Update for May 5, 2010
Rep. Larry DeShazor talks about what he sees as the need for monthly state revenue estimating conferences. Clip 1

May 5 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says he doesn't want to see the opportunity for teacher and public employee pension reform lost. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 4 :: Legislative Update for May 4, 2010
House Republicans talk about the proposed Detroit River International Crossing and teacher pensions. Clip 1

May 4 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says he's troubled the state could consider spending huge amount of money on a new crossing of the Detroit River when key bridges in his own district are closed because they need a few hundred thousand dollars of work. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 29 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he's troubled that the Michigan House on Thursday refused to take up his legislation that would penalize individuals who provide faked documentation to illegal aliens. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

April 28 :: Legislative Update for April 28, 2010
House Republicans talk about helping the Detroit Public Schools and ending inhumane practices in animal shelters. Clip 1

April 28 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori says he's pleased to see the final piece of the texting ban package pass through the House Wednesday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 27 :: Legislative Update for April 27, 2010
House Republicans talk about a sweetened early retirement plan for Michigan teachers. Clip 1

April 27 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers says the teacher early retirement package approved by the House on Tuesday will cost state taxpayers billions of additional dollars. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 27 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss, the ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, says the teacer early retirement bill approved by the House on Tuesday will cost the state billions of dollars by the time it's fully enacted. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 26 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about "Calista's Law," a measure designed to limit physical restraints used on children and to provide greater uniformity among agencies investigating child abuse cases. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

April 22 :: Legislative Update for April 22, 2010
House Republicans talks about saving Michigan jobs. Clip 1

April 21 :: Legislative Update for April 21, 2010
House Republicans talk about legislative belt-tightening. Clip 1

April 21 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says that some belt-tightening done by lawmakers on the House floor Wednesday is only a small amount of the reform needed in Lansing. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

April 21 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he is troubled that the Michigan House Wednesday did not even vote on a plan that would reduce the salaries of state employees by 5%. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

April 21 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger's prom and graduation public service announcement. Clip 1

April 20 :: Legislative Update for April 20, 2010
House Republicans talk about passage of the texting ban and reforming the Detroit Public Schools. Clip 1

April 20 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about Tuesday's House passage of legislation that bans texting while driving in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

April 20 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says it's ironic that the Michigan Legislature remains mired in budgetary gridlock and can't act on economic reforms during what has been delcared as "Money Smart Week" in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 15 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he wants the full state House to consider his legislation that would shield Michigan County clerks from lawsuits filed by illegal aliens wanting a marriage license. Michigan law prohibits the issuance of marriage licenses in such circumstances. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 15 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about Thursday's House passage of his Resolution calling on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment to approve air quality permits for power plants in Holland and Rogers City. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

April 14 :: Legislative Update for April 14, 2010
House Republicans talk about a potential high-speed rail system between Detroit and Lansing. Clip 1

April 14 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers discusses testimony in the Michigan Senate Transportation Committee this week on a possible Mag Lev rail system between Detroit and Lansing. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 13 :: Legislative Update for April 13, 2010
House Republicans talk about reapportionment and issues with the Department of Human Services. Clip 1

April 13 :: Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia
Rep. Walsh talks about Tuesday's committee hearing on his legislation that would put reapportionment of state House and Senate districts in the hands of the Legislative Service Bureau. Clip 1 Clip 2

April 13 :: Rep, Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about a House Resolution he is sponsoring that calls on the Michigan Supreme Court to stop the forced unionization of some Michigan residents with taxpayer dollars. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 1 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says state government could sell some of its aircraft and save taxpayers millions of dollars. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 29 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says the intense committee work he did Monday at the Capitol in Lansing tells him the Governor has still not sent a balanced spending plan to the Legislature. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 26 :: Legislative Update for March 26, 2010
House Republicans talk about the failure of the Michigan Department of Trasnportation budget for 2011. Clip 1

March 25 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says even House Democrats now understand that there is no need for an increase in the state tax on gas. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 25 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss talks about Thursday's budget votes in the Michigan House. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 24 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski shares his disgust over a move by the House Appropriations Committee Thursday to link passage of the state's 2011 Transportation budget to a gas and diesel tax increase. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

March 24 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says that the legislation passed Wednesday in the Michigan House to avoid a repeat of last week's felon fiasco do not accomplish their purpose and are only a PR ploy. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 24 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he's troubled that the House Appropriations Committee is willing to entertain increasing Michigan fuel taxes, but won't consider selling any state-owned aircraft. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 23 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says Tuesday's Lansing committee hearing on how the state granted a $9.1 million tax credit to a convicted embezler indicates the need for more legislative oversight. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 23 :: Legislative Update for March 23, 2010
House Republicans unveil their plan to balance the state's 2011 budget by reforming government without raising taxes. Clip 1

March 23 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman says the House Republican budget plan for 2011 unveiled Tuesday will find money for the Pure Michigan program and help boost funding for some areas of public education. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 19 :: Legislative Update for March 19, 2010
House Republicans discuss missteps at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and call for the timely refund of state income taxes. Clip 1

March 18 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about how he amended legislation on the House floor Thursday to improve oversight of charitable gaming while providing more money for public education. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 18 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he's troubled that the House Thursday refused to take up his amendment barring the state from contracting with companies employing illegal aliens. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 18 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger, the Vice Chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Investigations, says he wants an investigation of how the Michigan Economic Development Commission granted a convicted felon a $9.1 million tax credit. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7

March 17 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn responds to the Governor'proclamation encouraging Michigan residents not to eat meat this Saturday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 17 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema discusses what he sees as the on-going abuse of state resources by the Michigan Department of Human Services. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 17 :: Rep. Sharon Tyler, R-Niles
Rep. Tyler reacts to the Governor's proclamation of this Saturday, March 20, as Meat-Out Day, or a day for not eating meat in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 16 :: Legislative Update for March 16, 2010
House Republicans discuss their thoughts on the early release of prisoners from the state's corrections system. Clip 1

March 16 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori says the early release of prisoners is not the best way to save the state money. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 11 :: Legislative Update for March 11, 2010
House Republicans talk about moving jobs legislation. Clip 1

March 11 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about his efforts to bring pro-jobs legislation for a vote in the full Michigan House. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 9 :: Legislative Update for March 9, 2010
House Republicans talk about bridge card abuse and state park entrance fees. Clip 1

March 9 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about his House Resolution that would provide the House Appropriations Committee subpeona power to probe why the Department of Human Services continues to spend money on programs that have been defunded by the Legislature. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 9 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says new legislation is needed to cut down on fraud involving the use of bridge cards. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 9 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about his new legislation to cut down on bridge card fraud. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 5 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about a fire safety day he will host in Lee Township on Saturday, March 13 at the Pullman Elementary School from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Rep. Genetski will hand out 450 free smoke detectors at the event. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 4 :: Legislative Update for March 4, 2010
House Republican lawmakers talk about Michigan schools placing out of the money in the federal Race to the Top program, and discuss putting state prisoners in county jails. Clip 1

March 4 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-59th District
Rep. Lori talks about efforts Thursday to restore funding to the County Jail Reimbursement Program. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 3 :: Legislative Update for March 3, 2010
House Republicans talk about off-shore wind turbine regulations and bridge card fraud. Clip 1

March 3 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says that a federal investigation of bridge card abuse provides further support for his plan to require a photograph of the recipient on all bridge cards. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 2 :: Legislative Update for March 2, 2010
House Republicans talk about providing more help through the Crime Victims Rights Fund. Clip 1

March 2 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says state government needs to stop living with what he says are "champagne tastes." Clip 1 Clip 2

February 26 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about a bill that would allow local governments to post public notices in places other than the local newspaper, as well as legislation that would cut down on the abuse of bridge cards. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

February 25 :: Legislative Update for February 25, 2010
House Republicans talk about the early release of state prisoners and the potential defunding of Amtrak service between Grand Rapids and Chicago. Clip 1

February 25 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about a property assessment repeal town hall he will host next Tuesday, March 4 at 6:00 at the Harper Creek High School. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

February 25 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about his efforts to preserve the state-supported Pere Marquette Amtrak line between Grand Rapids and Chicago. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

February 25 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori, a former county sheriff, says the early release of prisoners is not a good option to save the state money. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 24 :: Legislative Update for February 24, 2010
House Republicans talk about a plan that would lease the Michigan State Fair name to local fairs across the state. Clip 1

February 24 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about his new legislation that would allow local fairs in Michigan to bid for being the site of a revived Michigan State Fair. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 24 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about House passage Wednesday of his legislation that helps small Michigan gun businesses from having to file multiple licenses. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 23 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about a property assessment workshop he'll have Thursday evening in Wayland. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 22 :: Legislative Update for February 22, 2010
House Republicans call for a realistic approach to balancing the state budget. Clip 1

February 22 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says the proposed state budget continues to spend more money than it is taking in. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

February 19 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about his property assessment forum set for the Vicksburg High School on Tuesday, February 23. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 18 :: Legislative Update for February 18, 2010
House Republicans talk about spending at the Department of Human Services and a plan to create a forgivable college loan program. Clip 1

February 18 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about his legislation creating a forgivable college loan program with criteria similar to the old Michigan Promise Scholarship. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 18 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about a Thursday committee hearing in Lansing where he says the state Department of Human Services tried to dodge accountability for spending decisions. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

February 16 :: Rep. Eileen Kowall, R-White Lake Twp.
Rep. Kowall talks about her new legislation that would clamp down on the Legislature passing unfunded mandates on to county and local governments. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 11 :: Legislative Update for February 11, 2010
House Republicans comment on the start of the budget process for 2011. Clip 1

February 11 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says the new state budget needs to be a plan for jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 11 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman says he's concerned about the Governor's proposal for an expanded state sales tax. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 11 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says he's pleased that the Governor's budget proposal includes his plan to provide state tax credits in lieu of the Michigan Promise Scholarship. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 10 :: Legislative Update for February 10, 2010
House Republicans talk about Thursday's state budget announcement and events at the Capitol marking the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts. Clip 1

February 10 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman says he's concerned that legislation approved by the Michigan Senate Wednesday reforming binding arbitration between local municipalities and public safety unions does not go far enough. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 10 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says a tax on Michigan physicians is not a smart way to balance the state budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

February 10 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about the 100th anniversary celebrations for the Boy Scouts at the state Capitol on Wednesday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

February 9 :: Legislative Update for February 9, 2010
House Republicans talk about Tuersday's release of the report of the Strategic Task Force on Jobs. Clip 1

February 9 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Dave Agema talks about the report of the House Republican Strategic Task Force on Jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 9 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about the report of the House Republican Strategic Task Force on Jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 9 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers discusses Tuesday's release of the report of the House Republican Strategic Task Force on Jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 9 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

February 4 :: Legislative Update for February 4, 2010
House Republicans talk about funding for discontinued state programs. Clip 1

February 4 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about how he was surprised to find in a House committee Thursday that Department of Human Services programs eliminated in the last budget cycle are still operating. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 3 :: Rep. Ken Kurtz, 58th District
Rep. Kurtz responds to the State of the State. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger responds to the State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori responds to the State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski responds to Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman responds to the State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about the State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia
Rep. Walsh talks about the State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers responds to the State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss discusses the State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about the State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lapeer County
Rep. Daley talks about the State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Legislative Update for February 3, 2010
House Republicans talk about the State of the State Address. Clip 1

February 2 :: Legislative Update for February 2, 2010
House Republicans talk about legislation eliminating lifetime health benefits for future state lawmakers and share their thoughts about Wednesday night's State of the State Address. Clip 1

February 2 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger shares his thoughts on ending lifetime benefits for state lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 2 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says he's pleased to see passage of legislation ending lifetime health benefits for future state lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 2 :: Rep. Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy
Rep. Knollenberg says he's pleased House Democrats finally moved legislation to end lifetime health benefits for lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 2 :: Rep. Matt Lori
Rep. Lori says Tuesday's vote on ending lifetime benfits for lawmakers is a step in the right direction. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 2 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about Tuesday's state House vote that would end lifetime health benefits for future state lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 29 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about next Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 29 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about what he hopes to hear in next week's State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 29 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski looks ahead to the State of the State Address next Wednesday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 29 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman looks ahead to next week's State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 29 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about next Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 29 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori looks ahead to next week's State of the State address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 29 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Wayne Schmidt discusses what he wants to hear in next Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 29 :: Legislative Update for January 29, 2010
House Republicans talk about what they hope to hear in Wednesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1

January 27 :: Legislative Update for January 27, 2010
Representatives Bob Genetski and Joe Haveman talk about their upcoming townhall meeting on property assessments. Clip 1

January 27 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about his townhall meeting on property assessments set for Holland on February 4. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 27 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about his townhall meeting on property assesments in Holland on February 4. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

January 26 :: Legislative Update for January 26, 2010
House Republicans talk about staying focused on the economy and jobs. Clip 1

January 21 :: Legislative Update for January 21, 2010
House Republicans talk about increased protection for Department of Human Services employees and giving Michigan counties more flexibility in paying for road repairs. Clip 1

January 21 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about legislation designed to provide greater protection to employees of the Michigan Department of Human Services. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 21 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Jase Bolger talks about legislation he voted on Thursday that would give counties in Michigan greater flexibility in spending money on road repairs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 21 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about his legislation that would deny state aid to anyone who threatens a Department of Human Services employee. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 20 :: Legislative Update for January 20, 2010
Representative Goeff Hansen talks about permitting for windfarms. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says Democratic talk of ending lifetime benefits for state lawmakers serving six or more years in office amounts to political grandstanding. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 19 :: Legislative Update for January 19, 2010
House Republicans talk about eliminating lifetime benefits for lawmakers and react to a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could mean Asian carp will infest Lake Michigan. Clip 1

January 19 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers discusses the report of his special task force on the construction of a maglev rail line between metro Detroit and Lansing. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

January 19 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt says he is troubled the U.S. Supreme Court did not issue an injunction closing locks and canals in the Chicago area to prevent the entry of Asian Carp into the Great Lakes. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 14 :: Legislative Update for January 14, 2010
Lawmakers talks about legislation that would provide additional personal protection for Department of Human Services employees. Clip 1

January 13 :: Legislative Update for January 13, 2010
On the first day of the 2010 legislative session, House Republican Leader Kevin Elsenheimer talks about his priorities for the years ahead. Clip 1

January 13 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about his selection as the most-conservative member of the Michigan House by the Michigan Information and Research Service. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

January 11 :: Legislative Update for January 11, 2010
House Republicans say the chief message coming out of Monday's revenue estimating conference at the state Capitol is the need for a redoubled focus on jobs. Clip 1

January 11 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman says the primary message coming out of the January revenue estimating conference is that the state's budget problems will be solved when the state's jobs' problem is solved. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 11 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss comments on the January revenue estimating conference in this audio edition of "Here's the Deal." Clip 1

January 4 :: Legislative Update for January 4, 2010
Rep. Phil Pavlov talks about the implementation of legislation reforming public education in Michigan. Clip 1

December 22 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he's troubled that a House committee would send to the full House legislation that creates an official state tartan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 19 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about Saturday afternoon's passage of the Race to the Top education reform package. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 19 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about final passage Saturday afternoon of the Race to the Top legislation. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 19 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says that final passage of the Race to the Top legislation means good news for the state's students. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 19 :: Rep. Phil Pavlov, R-St. Clair Twp.
Rep. Pavlov says final passage of the Race to the Top legislation spells good news for Michigan school kids. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 19 :: Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia
Rep. Walsh talks about the lack of progress on the Race to the Top package of education reform bills. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 19 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about the lack of progress on the Race to the Top legislation. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 19 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about the lack of progress on the Race to the Top package. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 19 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Dave Agema talks about a lack of progress on the Race to the Top education package. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 18 :: Legislative Update for December 18, 2009
House Republicans discuss funding for the Pure Michigan campaign and tourism promotion. Clip 1

December 18 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he's confused as to why the Michigan House would spend time voting on a resolution calling on the federal government to spend massive amounts of taxpayer dollars to achieve an inflation and unemployment rate of 4% or less. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 17 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about legislation that would create a more-stable funding source for the Pure Michigan program and Michigan tourism promotion. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 17 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about Thursday's House passage of legislation that provides a permanent funding source for the Pure Michigan campaign. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 17 :: Legislative Update for December 17, 2009
House Republicans talk about their fight against high auto insurance rates and discuss their plan to crack down on charity fraud. Clip 1

December 16 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says the auto insurance package that started to move through the House Wednesday will find west Michigan residents subsidizing premiums for motorists in the southeast part of the state. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

December 16 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says that the insurance package that started to move through the Michigan House Wednesday will raise auto insurance premiums for motorists in his district. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 15 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about Tuesday's passage of a series of House resolutions targeting the potential entry of Asian carp into the Great Lakes. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 10 :: Legislative Update for December 10, 2009
Lawmakers talk about Thursday's passage of smoking ban legislation, as well as a resolution targeting Asian Carp in the Great Lakes. Clip 1

December 10 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt discusses his reasons for voting against the smoking ban legislation that went through the House on Thursday afternoon. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 10 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-59th District
Rep. Lori says he's encouraged that the Michigan Senate approved a smoking ban bill Thursday, and adds he's looking forward to taking it up in the House. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 10 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about legislation he is co-sponsoring that would eliminate staff funding for the spouse of Michigan's governor. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

December 9 :: Legislative Update for December 9, 2009
Lawmakers talk about reforming public education and legislation that could raise auto insurance rates for many Michigan residents. Clip 1

December 8 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski comments on administration calls to tax the pensions of Michigan retirees. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 8 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about Tuesday's passage of legislation that would ban text messaging while driving. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 8 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about his legislation that would update an archiac state law on binding arbitration between municiplaities and their firefighters and police officers. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

December 2 :: Legislative Update for December 2, 2009
Lawmakers talk about the start date for public schools in Michigan and its relationship with Michigan's tourism economy. Clip 1

December 2 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt says he is troubled that school reform legislation being considered in Lansing could push the start of school back before Labor Day. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 1 :: Legislative Update for December 1, 2009
Lawmakers talk about leveraging federal funding for public education and a plan requiring public employees to share more in the cost of their health benefits. Clip 1

December 1 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about his legislation that would require public employees, including state lawmakers, to pay more for their health care benefits. Clip 1 Clip 2

November 25 :: Legislative Update for November 25, 2009
Rep. Brian Calley discusses the signing into law of his "babysitting" bill, while Rep. Wayne Schmidt talks about transit planning. Clip 1

November 24 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about his efforts to bring more foresight for transit planning in both rural and urban Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 19 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says a changing Michigan economy needs to be reflected in a changing state budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 18 :: Legislative Update for November 18, 2009
Rep. Bob Genetski encourages House passage of a Senate plan that would counter the Governor's $127 per-pupil proration of education funding in Michigan. Clip 1

November 18 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about his legislation that would provide immunity to restaurants or caterers that donate food to shelters. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 18 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says the House should move quickly on a Senate plan to restore K-12 education dollars cut by the Governor. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 18 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about the need for the Legislature to have a common vision on the importance of job creation. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

November 17 :: Legislative Update for November 17, 2009
Rep. Rick Jones talks about committee testimony on his bill that would prohibit medicial professionals convicted of a sex crime from having their professional licenses reinstated once they are released from prison. Clip 1

November 16 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he's troubled the full-time state House could be meeting just one day, or maybe not at all, between now and December 1. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 13 :: Legislative Update for November 13, 2009
Reps Ken Horn and Joe Haveman talk about jobs and the economy. Clip 1

November 13 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman's hunting safety public service announcement. Clip 1

November 12 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about the economic impact firearms deer season has on northern Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 10 :: Legislative Update for November 10, 2009
Rep. Jase Bolger of Marshall talks about his plans to give veterans a break on the price of some state license plates, while Rep. Phil Pavlov of St. Clair Twp. argues that plans to levy a $7.50 per-ton dumping fee for trash in Michigan amounts to a tax increase for state residents. Clip 1

November 10 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger discusses his legislation that would allow veterans and service people to purchase a Michigan license plate denoting their service without having to pay an extra $5 fee. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

November 5 :: Legislative Update for November 5, 2009
Rep. Jase Bolger talks about a switch by the administration that will bring 55 laid off state troopers back to work, while Rep. Tim Moore talks about passage of his bill to open state parks back up to horseback riders. Clip 1

November 5 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says legislation introduced by House Democrats that would legalize same-sex marriage in Michigan is a political payback. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 5 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger's Veterans Day Public Service Announcement. Clip 1

November 4 :: Legislative Update for November 4, 2009
Rep. Rick Jones talks about 55 laid-off Michigan State Police troopers who might not be coming back to work after all, while Rep. Joe Haveman discusses his plan that would prevent defeated office holders from filing for unemployment. Clip 1

November 4 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about a committee in Lansing Wednesday where he heard evidence that the Department of Human Services ordered employees to work overtime hours to circumvent state furlough days. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 4 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about a fraud scheme involving Unemployment Insurance PIN numbers. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 4 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman discusses his legislation that would prevent public officials defeated for reelection from collecting unemployment. Clip 1 Clip 2

November 3 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori's Veterans Day public service announcement. Clip 1

November 3 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman's Veterans Day public service announcement. Clip 1

November 3 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski's Veterans Day public service announcement. Clip 1

November 3 :: Legislative Update for November 3, 2009
Rep. Pete Lund, R-Romeo, talks about reforming the state's budget process. Clip 1

November 3 :: Rep. Pete Lund, R-Shelby Twp.
Rep. Lund says the events of Fall 2009 point to the need for reforming the budget process. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

October 29 :: Legislative Update for October 29, 2009
Rep. Phil Pavlov speaks in opposition to legislation that would cost Michigan families more money to put out their trash. Clip 1

October 28 :: Legislative Update for October 28, 2009
House Republicans talk about Wednesday's failure of the physicians' tax in the Senate and House passage of a plan that allows Michigan residents to look after their neighbors' kids without state interference. Clip 1

October 28 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about the failure of the physicians' tax Wednesday in the Michigan Senate. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 28 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says Wednesday's failure of the physician's tax in the Senate shows state residents are in no mood for tax increases. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 28 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says the debate over the state budget needs to be reframed from a discussion about taxes or cuts to a discussion about what the state can afford. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

October 28 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema argues the Governor did not need to spend the second half of October playing budget games. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 27 :: Legislative Update for October 27, 2009
House Republican lawmakers dicuss reforming the budget process. Clip 1

October 27 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about Tuesday's meeting of the bi-partisan House freshman caucus. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 26 :: Legislative Update for October 26, 2009
House Republicans respond to threats to eliminate all funding for the MSU Ag Extension Service. Clip 1

October 22 :: Legislative Update for October 22, 2009
Rep. John Walsh of Livonia talks about his plan to allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees in several areas, including nursing. Clip 1

October 22 :: Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia
Rep. Walsh talks about committee testimony on Thursday on his legislation that would allow community colleges to allow four-year degrees in several areas, including nursing. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 19 :: Legislative Update for October 19, 2009
Rep. Marty Knollenberg talks about his plan that would require additional accountability in education spending. Clip 1

October 19 :: Rep. Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy
Rep. Knollenberg talks about the reasoning behind his plan to require public school systems to disclose how much money they actually spend in the classroom. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 14 :: Legislative Update for October 14, 2009
Rep. Larry DeShazor discusses his plans to speed up the budget process, while Rep. Bob Genetski expresses his concern about how the Governor line-item vetoed several portions of the corrections budget. Clip 1

October 14 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he's troubled that the Governor's line item vetoes of some state budgets could wind up costing the taxpayer more money. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 14 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says the Governor's veto of sections of the budget for the Michigan Department of Corrections effectively knocks the budget out of balance. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

October 13 :: Legislative Update for October 13, 2009
Rep. Brian Calley talks about his new bill that exempts babysitting from the state's daycare regulations. Clip 1

October 9 :: Legislative Update for October 9, 2009
Lawmakers talk about Thursday's passage of a budget for the state's K-12 schools and address plans to allow bars to stay open until 4:00 a.m. Clip 1

October 9 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says the new K-12 budget is a study in reforms. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 9 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says the K-12 school budget includes some positive reforms. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 9 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori says the K-12 school budget spells reform. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 9 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says passage of a K-12 school budget avoids a possible public school shutdown. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 9 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about House passage Thursday of a K-12 school budget. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 8 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Former St. Joseph County Sheriff Matt Lori says he'd be opposed to plans that would allow bars to stay open until 4:00 Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 7 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he's troubled the Michigan House only met for 90 minutes on Wednesday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 7 :: Legislative Update for October 7, 2009
House Republicans say Michigan's economy will be hurt by more tax increases and ask why a K-12 education budget hasn't been passed a week into the fiscal year. Clip 1

October 6 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers says the Michigan House needs to focus more on reforms and less on increasing taxes. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 6 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman says reforms need to come before tax increases. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 6 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori says the House needs to focus on reforms, not on taxes and increasing costs for Michigan families. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 6 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says the Hosue should have been voting on reforms Tuesday night, not multiple tax increases. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 6 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says House Democrats Monday night are voting down one reform after another and passing hundreds of millions of dollars in tax increases. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 6 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says he's disappointed that the House is ready to raise taxes but not prepared to work on reforming the budget process. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

October 5 :: Legislative Update for October 5, 2009
House Republicans talk about plans to make sure future state budgets are done before the start of the fiscal year. Clip 1

October 1 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about his plan to combat bridge card fraud and welfare abuse. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 1 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about his legislative package to combat bridge card fraud. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 1 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about his plans for improving the state budget process. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 1 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers says he supports a plan to have a budget on the desk of the Governor by June 30. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 1 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema tells his constituents to watch out for tax increases at the state Capitol. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 1 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about the state budget process. Clip 1

October 1 :: Rep. Ken Kurtz, 58th District
Rep. Kurtz talks about the state budget. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 1 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-59th District
Rep. Lori talks about the state budget. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 1 :: Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia
Rep. Walsh talks about the budget crisis and the state shutdown. Clip 1

October 1 :: Rep. Sharon Tyler, R-Niles
Rep. Tyler talks about the budget process in Lansing. Clip 1

October 1 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about the state budget crisis. Clip 1

October 1 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about the state shutdown and budget talks at the Capitol. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 1 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about the budget process and the state budget shutdown. Clip 1 Clip 2

October 1 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about the state budget process and the government shutdown. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 30 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says as the budget clock ticks down, he's growing concerned that House Democrats will once again try to raise taxes in the middle of the night. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 30 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman says the Michigan Legislature is making the same kind of reforms that Michigan families have been making for years. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 30 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers says the delays have to stop and the state needs to pass a balanced budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 30 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says that Wednesday is the day for lawmakers to quit stalling and pass a balanced state budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 30 :: Rep. Eileen Kowall, R-White Lake Twp.
Rep. Kowall says she and her colleagues have been ready for more than two months to pass a balanced state budget for 2010. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 30 :: Rep. Gail Haines, R-Waterford Twp.
Rep. Haines says House Republicans have been ready to pass a balanced budget for weeks. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 30 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says House lawmakers need to get a balanced budget done on Wednesday. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 30 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-59th District
Rep. Lori says he thinks the state's 2010 budget for the Department of Corrections includes smart cuts that will nonetheless protect public safety. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 29 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about the task before the Legislature with one day left in the fiscal year. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 29 :: Legislative Update for September 29, 2009
House Republicans say that after having a budget plan on the table for weeks, they're frustrated that work on the state budget has once again gone to the final hour. Clip 1

September 29 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says that for him, the budget debate has become an exercise in frustration, given that he and his colleagues have had a plan on the table for weeks without a response. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 29 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says people in his district have been telling him the Legislature has waited far too long to complete work on the state budget. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 29 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
With hours to go before state government needs to have a new budget in place, Rep. Bolger says the Legislature needs to keep focused on jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 28 :: Legislative Update for September 28, 2009
Representatives Chuck Moss and Eileen Kowall talk about House Republican priorities with days to go before the start of the state's new fiscal year. Clip 1

September 25 :: Legislative Update for September 25, 2009
House Republicans talk about progress on the state budget on Friday. Clip 1

September 25 :: Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia
Rep. Walsh talks about progress in state budget negotiations. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 25 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says the budget crisis points to the need for finishing the state's spending plan during the summer. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 25 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says the main crisis in Michigan right now isn't a budget deficit, it's a jobs deficit. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 25 :: Rep. Gail Haines, R-Waterford Twp.
Rep. Haines says the focus of budget talks needs to be on job creation. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 25 :: Rep. Eileen Kowall, R-White Lake Twp.
Rep. Kowall says without reform now, Michigan's budget will be in the same place next year. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 25 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Rep. Moss says budget work this weekend at the Capitol needs to focus on Michigan living within its means. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 25 :: Rep. Paul Scott, R-Grand Blanc
Rep. Scott says he's frustrated by the slow pace of budget talks and adds he's concerned that Michigan families will pay the bill for potential tax increases. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 25 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about the plan to freeze the Earned Income Tax Credit and the importance of education funding for both K-12 and higher ed. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 25 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about his plan to freeze the Earned Income Tax Credit to assist with education funding. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 24 :: Legislative Update for September 24, 2009
House Republicans say they're wary of plans circulating around the Capitol that would raise taxes to balance the state budget. Clip 1

September 24 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori says a proposed tax on physician services will drive up the cost of healthcare for everyone. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 24 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt says he's willing to work all weekend long to avoid a government shutdown. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 24 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about the live blog he'll be writing during the budget debate at http://repkenhorn.blogspot.com/ Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 24 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski asks why some political leaders weren't calling on the Legislature to finish work on the state budget last summer instead of now. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 23 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks says the proposed Michigan State Police budget is a bad deal for state taxpayers. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 23 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori says a proposed merger between the Michigan Department of Agriculture and the Departments of Environmental Quality and Natural Resources is ill-advised. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 23 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger calls for an Auditor General's investigation of Bridge Card abuse. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 23 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lapeer County
Rep. Daley says the proposed merger between the Department of Agriculture and the Departments of Environmental Quality and Natural Resources is ill-advised. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 23 :: Rep. Sharon Tyler, R-Niles
Rep. Tyler talks about her efforts to convince the Governor not to merge the Department of Agriculture with the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Quality. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 23 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about how the Michigan Legislature has had months to solve the budget crisis but now finds itself up against a wall. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 22 :: Legislative Update for September 22, 2009
House Republicans talk about continuing work to balance the state's budget without raising taxes. Clip 1

September 22 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says on a day when the full House was in session only ten minutes, more could have been done on the state budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 22 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori says he expects a long week of work on the state budget. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 21 :: Legislative Update for September 21, 2009
Rep. Brian Calley from Portland talks about how he will be blogging from the floor of the House during the budget debate. Clip 1

September 17 :: Legislative Update for September 17, 2009
House Republicans say they will remain focused on passing a balanced budget that does not increase taxes while working to avoid a government shutdown. Clip 1

September 17 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about why he voted against the Michigan State Police budget, which provides a line item for the new MSP headquarters in Lansing. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 17 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says the Governor should not talk about vetoing budget bills that aren't even finished. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 17 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says the House and Senate can pass a balanced budget that does not raise taxes as long as the Governor does not get in the way. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 17 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says the Michigan House Thursday refused to take up his amendment that would drop daycare funding to individuals known to be taking state dollars on a fraudulent basis. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 17 :: Rep. Paul Scott, R-Grand Blanc
Rep. Scott says balancing the state budget without raising taxes is the best way to solve the state's revenue crisis. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 17 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman said he came to the Capitol to reform state government, not shut it down. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 16 :: Legislative Update for September 16, 2009
House Republicans talk about their plan to keep essential government services functioning in the event of a budget-related shutdown. Clip 1

September 16 :: House must focust on state budget
Rep. Wayne Schmidt says approval of chicken legislation does not help state meet Oct. 1 budget deadline. View

September 16 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema asks why the Michigan House isn't doing more to pass a state budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 16 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lapeer County
Rep. Daley talks about Wednesday's passage of legislation that expands state regulations regarding the treatment of livestock in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 15 :: Legislative Update for September 15, 2009
Representatives Jase Bolger and Rick Jones say there's no need for an October 1 government shutdown. Clip 1

September 15 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says House Republicans will keep working on solving the Michigan state budget. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 15 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about his plan to provide state tax credits for students that might lose education dollars if the Michigan Promise is discontinued. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 15 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he thinks a move for higher taxes is only a few weeks away. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 15 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says House Republicans are committed to making sure that state government does not shut down on October 1. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 15 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt says he and his House Republican colleagues are committed to keeping Michigan government operating if there is still no budget agreement on OCtober 1. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 14 :: Legislative Update for September 14, 2009
Rep. Rogers of Brighton talks about balancing the state budget without raising taxes. Clip 1

September 14 :: Rep. Marty Knollenberg on balancing the state budget and not raising taxes.
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September 11 :: Legislative Update for September 11, 2009
Rep. Chuck Moss talks about how House Republicans have had a budget plan on the table for the last two months. Clip 1

September 11 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss, the Republican Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, says it's hard to negotiate a budget agreement when the other parties involved aren't coming to the table with serious plans. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 10 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says a budget proposal by the Democratic Chair of the House Appropriations Committee relies on a host of new taxes. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 10 :: Legislative Update for September 10, 2009
House Republicans encourage open debate on a 2010 state budget. Clip 1

September 10 :: Rep. Gail Haines, R-Waterford Twp.
Rep. Haines says her constituents told her all summer long that they couldn't afford higher taxes to bail out state government. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 10 :: Rep. Ken Kurtz, 58th District
Rep. Kurtz talks about House passage Thursday of a package of legislation he sponsored that provides for interring the cremated remains of U.S. military veterans in either state or federal military cemeteries. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 9 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger discusses passage of identity theft legislation and talks about progress on the state budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 9 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about passage of his first bill, a measure that toughens identity theft legislation; he also discusses on-going budget talks at the Capitol. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 9 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says his plan for a part-time Michigan Legislature would end the cycle of an annual budget crisis in Lansing. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 9 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says the state budget isn't in crisis as a result of taxpayers not sending enough dollars to Lansing. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 9 :: Legislative Update for September 9, 2009
House Republicans say a new budget plan for Michigan will require significant reforms. Clip 1

September 8 :: Legislative Update for September 8, 2009
As the calendar moves toward the end of the fiscal year, House Republicans say a well-crafted state spending plan needs to be a priority for everyone at the Capitol. Clip 1

September 4 :: Legislative Update for September 4, 2009
Representatives Eileen Kowall from White Lake Township and Wayne Schmidt of Traverse City talk about plans for the state's 2010 fiscal year budget. Clip 1

September 4 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt says the clock continues to tick down toward the start of the state's new fiscal year, and Lansing has yet to produce a budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 4 :: Rep. Eileen Kowall, R-White Lake Twp.
Rep. Kowall talks about the House Republican plan to balance the state budget without raising taxes. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 3 :: Legislative Update for September 3, 2009
House Republicans say they will continue to lead on a plan of common-sense reforms that balance the state budget without raising taxes. Clip 1

September 3 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers says the focus of the Michigan Legislature in September needs to be on a new state budget. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 3 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori discusses budget negotiations at the state Capitol on Thursday, 27 days before the end of the state's fiscal year. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 3 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says he's troubled there has been no resolution to the state budget crisis. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 3 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about Thursday's budget negotiations at the state Capitol. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 2 :: Legislative Update for September 2, 2009
Lawmakers talk about the possibility of a state shutdown October 1 and ask whether state furlough days are actually saving money. Clip 1

September 2 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about the closing September 8th of the U.S. 131 bridge over the Manistee River north of Manton. A newly-constructed bridge should be ready by Memorial Day 2010. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 2 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss, the Republican Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, says there is no need for a government shut down at the end of September. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 2 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about his legislation that would allow the certification of striking teachers to be revoked. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

September 2 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says that he's concerned that furlough days designed to be a cost-savings measure are actually costing the state money. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

September 1 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger's updated public service announcement on his September 3rd coffee hour in Emmet Township. Clip 1

August 27 :: Legislative Update for August 27, 2009
Rep. Phil Pavlov talks about how he's hearing a lot from constituents about the federal health care debate. Clip 1

August 26 :: Legislative Update for August 26, 2009
Representatives Jase Bolger and Matt Lori talk about their assignment to a committee to examine the consolidation of state employee health benefits. Clip 1

August 26 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about his appointment to a House committee examining the consolidation of public employee health care plans. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

August 26 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori talks about his appointment to a committee examining a possible consolidation of public employee health care benefits. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

August 25 :: Legislative Update for August 25, 2009
Lawmakers discuss plans for storing carbon dioxide. Clip 1

August 25 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about his legislation that would facillitate the permanant underground storage of carbon dioxide. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

August 20 :: Rep. Pete Lund, R-Shelby Twp.
Rep. Lund says he's troubled that the Michigan House approved legislation that threatens to raise the insurance premiums of state residents. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

August 19 :: Legislative Update for August 19, 2009
Rep. Matt Lori talks about his legislation that provides new tools to crack down on Internet predators. Clip 1

August 19 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori discusses legislation he is working on that would give law enforcement and prosecutors new tools to fight Internet-based crimes. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

August 19 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he's dissapointed a House committee Wednesday didn't even vote on his legislation requiring companies with state contracts to verify if prospective employees are U.S. citizens or legal residents. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

August 18 :: Legislative Update for August 18, 2009
Lawmakers talk about new jobs for west Michigan and comptitive bidding for facilities being leased by the state. Clip 1

August 18 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about a Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax credit that will bring 650 jobs to Holland. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

August 18 :: Rep. Eileen Kowall, R-White Lake Twp.
Rep. Kowall talks about her legislation that would require competitive bidding for land or facilities to be used by a state agency as part of a rental agreement. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

August 12 :: Legislative Update for August 12, 2009
Rep. Haveman talks about Wednesday's hearing on housing out-of-state prisoners or Gitmo detainees at the soon-to-be-closed state prison in Standish. Clip 1

August 12 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about Wednesday's hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Corrections Reform on bringing out-of-state or Gitmo detainees to the soon-to-be-closed state prison in Standish. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

August 11 :: Legislative Update for August 11, 2009
Rep. Larry DeShazor talks about what he sees as a need for regular revenue estimating conferences in Lansing. Clip 1

July 31 :: Legislative Update for July 31, 2009
Rep. Pete Lund talks about setting priorities in Lansing. Clip 1

July 30 :: Legislative Update for July 30, 2009
Rep. Matt Lori talks about responsible state spending. Clip 1

July 30 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine
Rep. Lori says with the state's new fiscal year just two months away, lawmakers need to focus on a responsible spending plan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

July 29 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he's concerned about the lack of action in the Michigan House this summer. Clip 1

July 29 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers discusses Friday's Grand Rapids hearing of the bipartisan Interstate Traveler Task Force, a proposed hydrogen-based rail system that would run from Detroit to west Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

July 29 :: Rep. Genetski on the Republican Plan that does not raise taxes.
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July 29 :: Rep. Haveman on the Republican Plan that does not raise taxes.
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July 29 :: Rep. Lund on the Republican Plan that does not raise taxes
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July 28 :: Legislative Update for July 28, 2009
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July 28 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says he's concerned that plans from the other side of the aisle to increase the state's minimum wage and slash utility rates will be job-killers. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

July 27 :: Schmidt brings Strategic Task Force on Jobs to Traverse City - video
Rep. Schmidt talks about Monday's Traverse City hearing of the Strategic Task Force on Jobs. View

July 27 :: House Republican Legislative Update for July 27, 2009
Rep. Wayne Schmidt talks about Monday's meeting of the Strategic Task Force on Jobs in Traverse City. Clip 1

July 27 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about Monday's Traverse City hearing of the Strategic Task Force on Jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

July 22 :: Legislative Update for July 22, 2009
House Republicans talk about their plans to balance the state budget without raising taxes while directing more stimulus money toward job creation. Clip 1

July 22 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss talks about the House Republican budget plan. Clip 1 Clip 2

July 22 :: Rep. Pete Lund, R-Shelby Twp.
Rep. Lund says the House Republican budget proposal is about the economy and jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 22 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about the House Republican plan to balance the state budget without raising taxes. Clip 1 Clip 2

July 22 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says House Republicans have a plan to fight Michigan's jobs deficit. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 22 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says House Republicans are focusing on both jobs and the budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 22 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about the House GOP plan to fight Michigan's budget deficit and jobs deficit. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 20 :: Legislative Update for July 20, 2009
The Strategic Task Force on Agriculture meets with ag stakeholders in Livingston County. Clip 1

July 20 :: Rep. Cindy Denby, R-Handy Township
Rep. Denby, the Chair of the Strategic Task Force on Agriculture, says Monday's meeting in Livingston County demonstrates the variety of Michigan agriculture. Clip 1

July 20 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Ken Horn say agriculture continues to be a bright spot in Michigan's economy. Clip 1 Clip 2

July 20 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers says agriculture and agriculture tourism form an important part of Michigan's economy. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 17 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger discusses the office hours he'll hold in Vicksburg at the Good-To-Go-Cafe on July 23 between 8:30 and 9:30. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

July 17 :: Legislative Update with Rep. Wayne Schmidt
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July 15 :: Legislative Update for July 15, 2009
Lawmakers talk about Michigan's economy and victims' rights legislation. Clip 1

July 15 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-59th District
Rep. Lori talks about committee passage Wedneday of his legislation that would provide victims of identity theft better tools to pursue financial restitution. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 15 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman says the budget debate in Lansing needs to be coupled with a focus on jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 14 :: Legislative Update for July 14, 2009
House Republicans talk about the need to act quickly on the state budget. Clip 1

July 14 :: Rep. Gail Haines, R-Waterford Twp.
Rep. Haines says that while the Legislature needs to focus on the state budget this summer, it has to work on the jobs issue as well. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

July 14 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says he's worried about the prospects of a tax increase and concerned about what he sees as mismanagement in the Michigan State Police Budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6

July 8 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss, the Republican Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, says state government needs to follow the rest of Michigan into the 21st Century. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

July 6 :: Legislative Update for July 6, 2009
The Strategic Task Force on Jobs tours southwest Michigan. Clip 1

July 2 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says he is pleased that lawmakers from across Michigan were able to join him Thursday in Kalamazoo and St. Joseph for a tour by the Strategic Task Force on Jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 2 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt discusses Thursday's hearing and tour of the Strategic Task Force on Jobs in Kalamazoo. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 1 :: Rep. Pete Lund, R-Shelby Twp.
House Tax Policy Committee member Pete Lund says he's concerned that the debate over the state budget in Lansing will morph into a debate over the need for more revenue. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 29 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about his HB 4931, which provides for a five-year sentence for gang recruitment and a 20-year sentence for retaliation against an individual leaving a gang. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 26 :: Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia
Rep. Walsh talks about the passage of the Cobo Hall package early Thursday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 25 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-59th District
Rep. Lori sats the focus in the Capitol during the debate on the state budget needs to be on building a new Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 25 :: Legislative Update for June 25, 2009
House Republican Legislative Update for Thursday, June 25, 2009. Clip 1

June 25 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says budget season at the Capitol is a good time for Michigan residents to keep an eye on state government. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 25 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says transparency is a must when it comes to putting together the state's 2010 state budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 25 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about the July 2nd hearing and tour in southwest Michigan of the Strategic Task Force on Jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 25 :: (Archive) Rep. Agema talks about State cuts
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June 25 :: (Archive) Invite to Property Tax Workshop
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June 24 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he suspects that Wednesday's debate on the budget for the Michigan Department of Transportation is leading him to believe that motorists will soon be paying higher fuel taxes. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 23 :: Legislative Update for June 23, 2009
House Republicans urge a focus on the economy and not the state budget. Clip 1

June 23 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers says as lawmakers debate the state budget this week, they need to remember that stimulus dollars were meant for job creation and helping the economy, not for dodging tough choices on the state budget. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 22 :: Legislative Update for June 22, 2009
Members of the Strategic Task Force on Agriculture tour Branch and Hillsdale Counties. Clip 1

June 22 :: Rep. Ken Kurtz, 58th District
Rep. Kurtz discusses Monday's meeting of the Strategic Task Force on Agriculture in his district of Hillsdale and Branch Counties. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 22 :: Rep. Cindy Denby, R-Handy Township
Rep. Denby talks about Monday's first meeting of the Strategic Task Force on Agriculture. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 18 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says the Hire Michigan First package approved by the Michigan House Thursday could keep qualified workers from moving back to the state. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 18 :: Representative Knollenberg invites people to his E-newsletter.
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June 18 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says that ending the lease on the new Michigan State Police HQ in Lansing would be the easiest budget decision state government could make. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 18 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says the Attorney General's ruling that the state has the ability to end the lease on the new Michigan State Police headquarters under construction in Lansing is positive news about a project he says has been a boondoggle. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 17 :: "Here's the Deal" June
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June 17 :: Representative Joe Haveman on the size of State Government
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June 16 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn, who sponsored political robocall disclosure legislation early in 2009, says he's pleased the Michigan House voted Tuesday on political robocall legislation. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 16 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt says the decisions lawamkers will make this summer about Michigan's future will require innovation and the setting of priorities. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 16 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says legislation approved Tuesday by the House requiring sponsor disclosure for political robocalls is ridden with loopholes. Clip 1

June 15 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about Monday's first meeting of his task force investigating a high-speed MagLev rail system for Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 12 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about the Agriculture Jobs Fair he will host in Traverse City on June 22. Cut #3 is a PSA for the Fair. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 11 :: Rep. Hugh D. Crawford on Cobo Hall
Representative Crawford feels that Detroit or at least Michigan, keep the International Auto Show. View

June 11 :: Legislative Update with Rep. Wayne Schmidt
Rep. Schmidt discusses his legislative activities in Lansing. Clip 1

June 11 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says spending federal stimulus dollars to put the name of the Governor on highway signs erodes trust in government. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 10 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger applauds work in the Michigan Senate Wednesday to keep Duncan Aviation jobs in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 9 :: Rep. Ken Kurtz, 58th District
Actualities of Rep. Ken Kurtz, R-Coldwater, on his legislation that would name the segment of M-99 between Jonesville and Hillsdale in honor of the 75th Infantry Combat Division. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 9 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about next Monday's legislative task force hearing on a hydrogen-powered high-speed rail system. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 8 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Ken Horn says the task force hearings House Republicans are conducting across Michigan this summer will lead to better public policy. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 8 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lapeer County
Rep. Daley discusses the House Republican Task Force on Education hearing in Lapeer on Monday. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 8 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about Monday's meeting of the House Republican Task Force on Education in Lapeer. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 4 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about a joint meeting of the House Commerce Committee and the House New Economy Committee, set for Friday, June 5 at 10:00 a.m. in room 128 of the Arcadia Campus of Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 3 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Legislative Update with Rep. Wayne Schmidt. Clip 1

June 2 :: Legislative Update for June 2, 2009
Lawmakers talk about whistleblower legislation and the GM bankruptcy. Clip 1

June 2 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about his legislation to provide whistle blower protection to individuals who complain about a state department to a state legislator. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 2 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss, the ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, says the bankruptcy of General Motors marks the start of a new century in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 2 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lapeer County
Rep. Daley talks about how seven state lawmakers will be in Lapeer on Monday, June 8, to hear from local residents about education. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 27 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says WMU day at the Capitol is a godd reminder about the impact the Broncos have on jobs and Michigan's economy. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 27 :: "Here's the Deal" second installment
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May 27 :: Rep. Paul Scott on the State budget
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May 27 :: Rep. Bob Genetski on jobs and the economy
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May 27 :: Rep. Bob Genetski and his involvement in the Cancer Caucus
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May 26 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lapeer County
Rep. Daley talks about Tuesday's House passage of smoking ban legislation. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 26 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-59th District
Rep. Lori talks about Tuesday's House passage of smoking ban legislation. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 26 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about Tuesday's House passage of smoking ban legislation. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7

May 26 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about his legislation that would provide the legal tools to designate primary roads in Michigan as Natural Beauty Roads. Rep. Horn introduced the legislation in response to Saginaw County Road Commission plans to cut down around 100 80-year-old oak trees in Thomas Township. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 21 :: Legislative Update for May 21, 2009
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May 21 :: Rep. Sharon Tyler, R-Niles
Rep. Tyler discusses her legislation to standardize legal blood alcohol limits for water craft and snowmobiles at .08. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 21 :: Rep. Matt Lori responds to the possible smoking ban legislation
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May 21 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about the first meeting Thursday of the Cancer Caucus, a bi-partisan group of lawmaker he co-founded to examine cancer-related issues. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 21 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-59th District
Rep. Lori says passage of smoking ban legislation would be good public policy. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 20 :: Rep. Agema Floor Speech
Rep. Agema speaks out in opposition to House Bill 4835 View

May 20 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about legislation approved Wednesday that expands the definition of hate crimes in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 19 :: Legislative Update for May 19, 2009
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May 19 :: Representative Joe Haveman
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May 19 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about his bill that would provide for free admission to Michigan state parks four times a year. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 15 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers says forecasts about Michigan's economic future are shining a light on the importance of job retention and creation. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 13 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says his new legislation streamling the permitting process for the Department of Environmental Quality will help save and attract Michigan jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 13 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says he's troubled the Michigan House would spend Wednesday afternoon approving a package of redundant legislation on toxic toys when a working family leaves the state every 12 minutes. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 11 :: Rep. Eileen Kowall on Comcast Newsmakers
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May 11 :: Rep. Eileen Kowall appears on Comcast Newsmakers
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May 8 :: Rep. Tom McMillin / Unemployment tax on businesses
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May 7 :: Representative Tom McMillin
on the House passage of unemployment tax increases on Michigan businesses. View

May 7 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about what he says is misguided legislation to expand unemployment insurance in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 6 :: Legislative Update for May 6, 2009
House Republicans talk about unemployment insurance and a new plaza at the Bluewater Bridge in Port Huron. Clip 1

May 6 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says legislation to expand unemployment insurance in Michigan will ultimately cost the state jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 5 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers says cuts in state government could be larger and smarter. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 5 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-59th District
Rep. Lori discusses Tuesday's Executive Order cuts in the state budget. Clip 1 Clip 2

May 5 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss talks about Tuesday's Executive Order cutting the state budget by more than $300 million. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 4 :: Legislative Update for May 4, 2009
Possible State Police Budget Cuts. Clip 1

April 30 :: Legislative Update for April 30, 2009
Lawmakers discuss the state budget. Clip 1

April 30 :: Rep. Bob Genetski
Rep. Genetski says he's troubled by proposals to lay off more than 80 newly-hired state troopers. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 30 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says a looming $1.3 billion budget deficit is a warning for the state to get its fiscal house in order. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 29 :: Legislative Update for April 29, 2009
House Republicans discuss the state's ballooning budget deficit. Clip 1

April 29 :: Rep. Paul Scott, R-Grand Blanc
Rep. Scott says the Legislature needs to act soon to deal with a budget shortfall of at least $1.3 billion. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 29 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss, the ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, talks about the state's $1.3 billion budget shortfall. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

April 29 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says the Legislature will need to act quickly to deal with the state's $1.3 billion budget defcit. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 29 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers says you could see the state's $1.3 billion budget shortfall coming. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 29 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema discusses the state's $1.3 billion budget shortfall. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 23 :: Rep. Kevin Daley
Rep. Daley's prom and graduation public service announcement. Clip 1

April 22 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says the time has come to say no to more state spending. Clip 1

April 22 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski says Michigan taxpayers need to be defended at the state Capitol. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 22 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says government overspending has got to stop. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 22 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Dave Agema says taxpayers will ulitmately pick up the tab for government overspending, like Wednesday's vote on the 2010 Department of Community Health Budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 21 :: Legislative Update for April 21, 2009
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April 2 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says Thursday's passage of several budgets by the state House did not actually deal with Michigan financial difficulties. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 2 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about how he tried to amend the higher education budget Thursday to prohibit universities from provided benefits in same-sex relationships. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

April 2 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about his amendment to control spending by state universities. Clip 1 Clip 2

April 1 :: Rep. Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy
Rep. Knollenberg discusses his House resolution expressing solidarity with the victims of last year's terrorist attacks in India. Clip 1

March 31 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about the passage Tuesday of his first bill as a lawmaker, a measure that helps prevent winter utility shutoffs. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 31 :: Rep. Jim Stamas, R-Midland
Rep. Stamas talks about passage Tuesday of his first bill, a measure that helps preven utility shutoffs to Michigan seniors. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 31 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about House passage Tuesday of his legislation that helps prevent winter utility shutoffs. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 31 :: Rep. Tom McMillin, R-Rochester Hills
Rep. McMillin says that comprehensive statistics about state spending could be put online at very limited expense to the tax payer. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 27 :: Legislative Update for March 27, 2009
Rep. Rick Jones talks about streamlining the commutation process for terminally ill prisoners, while Rep. Ken Kurtz discusses the state's Ag Experiment Station and the Extension Service. Clip 1

March 26 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about his support of legislation that would eliminate the Michigan Business Tax and House action on his amendment that would prohibit stimulus money from going to political groups. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 25 :: Legislative Update for March 25, 2009
Lawmakers talk about extending unemployment benefits and plans to provide tax breaks for newspapers. Clip 1

March 24 :: Legislative Update for March 24, 2009
Lawmakers talks about stimulating auto sales and preventing winter utility shutoffs. Clip 1

March 24 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn discusses his plan that would provide a variety of sales tax breaks on the purchase of new vehicles. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 23 :: Legislative Update for March 23, 2009
House Republican Leader Kevin Elsenheimer and House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Chuck Moss talk about the need to quickly stop the state from hemmoraging tax dollars. Clip 1

March 23 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says the state needs to quickly end the pratice of spending more money than it takes in. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 20 :: Rep. Paul Scott, R-Grand Blanc
Rep. Scott's testimony before the House Regulatory Reform Committee on legislation mandating smoke-free workplaces in Michigan. Clip 1

March 19 :: Rep. Ken Kurtz, 58th District
Rep. Kurtz talks about his legislation that would designate English as Michigan's official language. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 19 :: Legislative Update with Rep. Paul Scott
Rep. Scott talks about a smoking ban in Michigan workplaces. Clip 1

March 18 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger discusses why he voted no Wednesday on legislation authozing the state to spend more than $870 million in stimulus money for road projects. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 18 :: Rep. Paul Scott, R-Grand Blanc
Rep. Scott talks about Wednesday's committee testimony on legislation that would ban smoking in Michigan workplaces. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 16 :: Legislative Update for March 16, 2009
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March 16 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt discusses a task force he'll help lead to investigate using state rights-of-way for a high speed Maglev train between Detroit and Lansing. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 16 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers discusses a task force he'll help lead to investigate using state rights-of-way for a high speed Maglev train between Detroit and Lansing. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 12 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he concerned that the "Hire Michigan First" package approved Thursday by the House might actually lead to more illegal aliens being hired in the state. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 12 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says the "Hire Michigan First" package approved by the House on Thursday gives preference in some instances to workers from other states. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 12 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says the "Hire Michigan First" package approved by the Michigan House Thursday doesn't entirely live up to its billing. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 11 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema discussses his resolution calling for state employees to take a 5% cut in pay. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 10 :: Rep. Jim Stamas, R-Midland
Rep. Stamas' Reading Month PSA. Clip 1

March 10 :: Legislative Update for March 10, 2009
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March 5 :: Rep. Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy
Rep. Knollenberg discusses his legislation to expand tax credits for battery cell manufacturing in Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 5 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about the Wednesday House vote on requiring Michigan High School students to stay in school until age 18. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 4 :: Legislative Update for March 4, 2009
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March 4 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about his "no" vote on legislation that would require students to stay in school until the age of 18 Clip 1 Clip 2

March 4 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about Wednesday's House vote on a resolution that would eliminate the secret ballot for individuals working to organize a union, as well as legislation that would require Michigan students to stay in school until they are 18. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 4 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt's Reading Month public service announcement. Clip 1

March 3 :: Legislative Update for March 3, 2009
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March 2 :: Rep. Paul Scott, R-Grand Blanc
Rep. Scott's Reading Month public service announcement. Clip 1

February 26 :: Legislative Update for February 26, 2009
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February 25 :: Rep. Sharon Tyler, R-Niles
Rep. Tyler talks about her March 4 meeting in Niles on property tax issues. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 24 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about the new, bi-partisan caucus of the freshmen members of the Michigan House of Representatives he was elected to chair on Tuesday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 20 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger discusses property tax forums he will be hosting in Pennfield Twp on February 25th and in Comstock on February 26th. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 19 :: Legislative Update for February 19, 2009
House Republicans talk about plans to help auto suppliers. Clip 1

February 17 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lapeer County
Rep. Daley's Reading Month public service announcement. Clip 1

February 12 :: Legislative Update for February 12, 2009
House Republicans talk about the state's 2010 budget. Clip 1

February 12 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers says it is too bad that tough decisions on the state budget weren't made several years ago. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 12 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-59th District
Rep. Matt Lori talks about the state's budget for the 2010 fiscal year. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 12 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss, the ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, says he welcomes the Govenor to the table in finding solutions to the state's budget problems. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 11 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about his plan to help business owners caught up in the confusion surrounding the implementation of the Michigan Business Tax Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 11 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says Consumers Energy's announcement that it will delay construction at its proposed Bay County power plant by two years does not come as a surprise. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 10 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about his House vote Tuesday against a non-binding resoltuion supporting the federal stimulus package. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 5 :: Legislative Update for February 5, 2009
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February 5 :: Rep. Tom McMillin, R-Rochester Hills
Rep. McMillin says a searchable Web site of state spending would increase accountability in state government. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 4 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lapeer County
Rep. Daley talks about his vote Wednesday to cut legislative pay. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 4 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about his vote Wednesday to cut legislative pay. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 4 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-59th District
Rep. Lori talks about his vote for a legislative pay cut on Wednesday. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 4 :: Rep. Sharon Tyler, R-Niles
Rep. Tyler talks about her vote for a legislative pay cut. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 4 :: Legislative Update for February 4, 2009
House Republicans respond to the State of the State. Clip 1

February 3 :: Rep. Jim Stamas, R-Midland
Rep. Stamas talks about the State of the State. Clip 1

February 3 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about the State of the State. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about the State of the State. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lapeer County
Rep. Daley talks about the State of the State. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about the State of the State. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about the State of the State. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about the State of the State. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-59th District
Rep. Lori talks about the State of the State address. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about the State of the State. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about the State of the State. Clip 1 Clip 2

February 3 :: Rep. Paul Scott, R-Grand Blanc
Rep. Scott talks about the State of the State. Clip 1

January 30 :: Rep. Peter Lund, R-Macomb County
Rep. Lund looks ahead to Thursday's State of the State address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 30 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers looks ahead to the State of the State address on Tuesday. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 30 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about his expectations for the State of the State address next Tuesday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 30 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger looks ahead to the 2009 State of the State address. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 30 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski talks about next Tuesday's State of the State Address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 30 :: Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland
Rep. Haveman talks about his expectations for Tuesday's State of the State address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 30 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn discusses the 2009 State of the State address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 30 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-59th District
Rep. Lori discusses his expectations for next Tuesday's State of the State address. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 30 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt discusses what he hopes to hear in next Tuesday's State of the State address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 30 :: Rep. Jim Stamas, R-Midland
Rep. Stamas talks about what he hopes to hear in the State of the State address. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 30 :: Rep. Sharon Tyler, R-Niles
Rep. Tyler looks ahead to Tuesday's State of the State address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 29 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski's property tax appeal work shop PSA. Clip 1

January 23 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about his agenda in Lansing for 2009. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

January 20 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt's public service announcements on home heating assistance and snowmobile safety. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 14 :: Legislative Update for January 14, 2009
The 95th Legislature convenes at the Capitol with calls for cooperation and a focus on jobs. Clip 1

January 14 :: Rep. Eileen Kowall, R-White Lake Twp.
Rep. Kowall discusses the first day of session of the 95th Michigan Legislature. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 14 :: Rep. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City
Rep. Schmidt talks about the first day of the 95th Michigan Legislature. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 14 :: Rep. Paul Scott, R-Grand Blanc
Rep. Scott talks about the start of the 2009-2010 session of the Michigan House on Wednesday. Clip 1

January 14 :: Rep. Peter Lund, R-Macomb County
Rep. Lund talks about the start of the 2009-2010 session of the Michigan House. Clip 1

January 14 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about the start of the 2009-2010 session of the Michigan House. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 14 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger talks about the start of the 2009-2010 session of the Michigan House. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 14 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lapeer County
Rep. Daley talks about the start of the 2009-2010 session of the Michigan House. Clip 1

January 14 :: Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck
Rep. Genetski discusses the start of the 2009-2010 session of the Michigan House. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 14 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn discusses the start of his second term in the Michigan House. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 14 :: Rep. Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy
Rep. Knollenberg talks about the start of the 2009-2010 session of the Michigan House. Clip 1

January 14 :: Rep. Ken Kurtz, 58th District
Rep. Kurtz talks about the start of the 2009-2010 session of the Michigan House. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 14 :: Rep. Matt Lori, R-59th District
Rep. Lori talks about the start of the 2009 session of Michigan House. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 14 :: Rep. Tom McMillin, R-Rochester Hills
Rep. McMillin talks about the first day of session of the Michigan House. Clip 1

January 14 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss talks about challenges facing the Michigan House in 2009. Clip 1

January 14 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers talks about the start of the new session of the Michigan House. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 14 :: Rep. Jim Stamas, R-Midland
Rep. Stamas talks about the start of the 2009-2010 session of the Michigan House. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 14 :: Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia
Rep. Walsh talks about the first day of House session. Clip 1

January 9 :: Rep. Peter Lund, R-Macomb County
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January 9 :: Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lapeer County
Rep. Daley says Friday's revenue estimating conference was a lesson about living within the state's means. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 9 :: Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton
Rep. Rogers says the shape of the state budget depends on the shape of the state's economy. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 9 :: Rep. Jase Bolger, R-Marshall
Rep. Bolger says first and foremost, state government needs to focus on jobs. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 9 :: Rep. Chuck Moss (R) House District #40
Revenue Estimating Conference January 2009 View

December 18 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
As it finishes its 2007-2008 session,Rep. Agema says the Michigan Legislature needs to focus more on jobs and the economy. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7 Clip 8 Clip 9 Clip 10 Clip 11

November 10 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about the importance of Veterans Day. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7 Clip 8 Clip 9 Clip 10 Clip 11 Clip 12 Clip 13 Clip 14 Clip 15

September 9 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says property taxes in Michigan need to be reformed. Clip 1 Clip 2

August 1 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn discusses legislation that would notify teachers if a threat had been made against their safety. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7 Clip 8

July 23 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says he's troubled that Grand Valley State University would consider providing benefits for the partners of employees in same-sex relationships. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 16 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says helping arrange tours of the Michigan Capitol is one of the best parts of his constituent service efforts. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 27 :: Rep. Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy
Rep. Knollenberg describes his Iranian divestment bill approved by the Michigan House on Friday. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 27 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema discusses the debate in Lansing Friday on the state's 2009 fiscal year budget. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 27 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about passage of the state's 2009 budget. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 18 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says Wednesday's report in Lansing by the Border Security and Immigration Task Force demonstrates the need for a secure Michigan drivers' license. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7 Clip 8 Clip 9 Clip 10 Clip 11 Clip 12 Clip 13 Clip 14 Clip 15 Clip 16 Clip 17 Clip 18 Clip 19 Clip 20 Clip 21

April 22 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn discusses what he's hearing from his constituents about their tax burden under the new Michigan Business Tax. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7 Clip 8 Clip 9 Clip 10 Clip 11

April 14 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says the 2007 increase in the state income tax must be repealed. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

April 2 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn calls on House leadership to take up legislation creating a searchable Web site on state spending. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 19 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema's MArch 24th Grandville town hall meeting PSA. Clip 1

March 18 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about Tuesday's passage of legislation that will provide additional dollars for Michigan tourism promotion. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 18 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema's March 24th town hall meeting PSA. Clip 1

March 14 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn's federal tax rebate PSA. Clip 1

March 13 :: Rep. Ken Horn urges people to file for tax rebate
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March 12 :: Rep. Dave Agema invites constituents to his Town Hall meeting
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March 12 :: Rep. Agema's tax return PSA
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March 12 :: Rep. Dave Agema urges people to file a tax return
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March 12 :: Rep Horn's Tax return PSA
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March 5 :: Rep. Ken Horn Appeal of Property Tax Assessments
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March 5 :: Rep. Ken Horn - House District #94 Property Tax Appeals
Rep. Horn reminds constituents that they can appeal their property tax assessments but to do it soon. quicktime version View

March 4 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says area residents need to act this week if they want to appeal their property taxes to the Board of Review. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

February 29 :: Rep. Ken Horn Reading PSA
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February 29 :: Rep. Ken Horn Reading Month PSA
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February 29 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn's Reading Month public service annoucement. Clip 1

February 22 :: Rep. David Agema Reading PSA
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February 22 :: Rep. David Agema's Reading Month PSA
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February 21 :: Rep. Chuck Moss Reading Month PSA
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February 14 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema discusses his town hall meeting in Georgetown Twp. this coming Monday night. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

January 31 :: Rep. Martin Knollenberg responds to the State of the State Address
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January 31 :: Rep. David Agema has concerns about issues facing the state.
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January 29 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss responds to the Governor's 2008 State of the State address. Clip 1

January 29 :: Rep. Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy
Rep. Knollenberg responds to the Governor's State of the State address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 29 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn responds to the Governor's 2008 State of the State address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 29 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema responds to the Governor's State of the State address. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 29 :: Rep. Ken Horn has concerns over some issues facing the state.
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January 25 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema needs to address the growth of Michigan government in her State of the State address on Tuesday night. Clip 1 Clip 2

January 25 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says he hopes the Governor will address the Legislature about economic stimulus and energy initiatives. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7 Clip 8 Clip 9 Clip 10 Clip 11

December 12 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema discusses his proposed legislation to deny state contracts to businesses that hire illegal aliens. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 12 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about his legislation to refund to Michigan businesses the costs they incurred preparing for the short-lived sales tax on services. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 6 :: Rep. Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy
Rep. Knollenberg discusses legislation approved Thursday that extends state tax credits for an hybrid automotive consortium in Troy. Clip 1 Clip 2

December 1 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Ottawa County
Rep. Agema says Michigan's businesses will be hard hit by the actions of the Legislature on Saturday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

December 1 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn discusses Saturday's vote to replace the sales tax on services. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

November 28 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema discusses efforts to eliminate the sales tax on services. Clip 1 Clip 2

November 27 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn describes his legislation calling for the State Officers Compensation Commission to meet one year early to discuss a pay cut for state lawmakers. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7 Clip 8 Clip 9 Clip 10 Clip 11

November 14 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Ottawa County
Rep. Agema says he thinks increased hunting and fishing fees could backfire. Clip 1 Clip 2

November 14 :: Rep. Ken Horn is concerned about increasing hunting and fishing license fees
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November 13 :: Rep. David Agema hopes hunting and fishing fees will not be increased
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November 8 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema says Thursday's tax vote in the House replaced one bad tax with another. Clip 1

November 8 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about his letter to the Attorney General asking for a ruling on the legality of the planned sales tax on services. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 26 :: Rep. Horn is wroking for Governmental reforms
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October 26 :: Rep. David Agema is working for Governmental reform
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October 17 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Ottawa County
Rep. Agema says his removal from the House Appropriations committee is a political move. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

October 8 :: Capitol Report segment for Oct. 2007
Representative Brian Calley, Rep. Kim Meltzer, and Rep. Ken Horn discuss the ramifications of the recent tax increases. Contains portions of floor debate from Representatives: John Stahl, John Garfield, Tom Pearce, and Jack Hoogendyk. -- 6:33 min ----- please select format version for your system. This is a quicktime movie. The second version is playable with Real player. View View

October 4 :: Rep. Horn is working for Governmental reform
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October 3 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn argues that additional reforms are needed in state government. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7 Clip 8 Clip 9 Clip 10 Clip 11 Clip 12 Clip 13 Clip 14 Clip 15

September 18 :: House Republican freshman hold a news conference
calling on House Democratic freshmen to cast their votes on House Bill 5194 Quicktime format View View

September 17 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says House Democrats need to do their job and vote yes or no on a tax increase. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 17 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn says freshmen members of the House Democratic caucus need to vote one way or another on a tax increase. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6

September 14 :: Rep. Chuck Moss, R-Birmingham
Rep. Moss says legislators should do the job they we elected to do and not shift issues onto the laps of Michigan voters. Clip 1 Clip 2

September 14 :: Rep. Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy
Rep. Marty Knollenberg says a graduated income tax is not fair. Clip 1

September 12 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn talks about Wednesday's attempt by House Democrats to put increase in the state sales tax to 7% on the ballot in January. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5 Clip 6 Clip 7

September 7 :: Legislative Update with Rep. Dave Agema for September 7, 2007
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September 6 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema talks about how the House Appropriations Committee Thursday afternoon sent to the House budget bills spending almost $2 billion more than the state has in its coffers. Clip 1 Clip 2

August 1 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Ottawa County
Rep. Agema says transparency in government leads to government accountability. Clip 1

July 25 :: Task Force Feedback
Rep. Ken Horn, Rep. Kim Meltzer, and Rep. Phil Pavlov speak about the feedback they're receiving from the Republican task force meetings being held throughout the state. View

July 25 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn discusses Wednesday's committee passage of his legislation that continues personal property tax exemptions in the event of the sale of an existing business. Rep. Horn's comments are followed by two clips of Bill Luethge, Director of the Tax Division of the Delphi Corporation. Clip 1

July 24 :: Rep. Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy
Rep. Knollenberg discusses House passage Tuesday of his plan to protect Michigan tax dollars by prohibiting trade and investments in foreign companies that do business in countries with known ties with terrorists. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 18 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Ottawa County
Rep. Agema applauds Wednesday's Michigan Supreme Court opinion upholding a state law requiring a picture ID to vote in the state, but says he's troubled by the number of false IDs being used across Michigan. Clip 1 Clip 2

June 27 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn discusses his resolution opposing the expansion of the sales tax into tourism-related events and activities. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

June 8 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Legislative Update with Rep. Dave Agema. Clip 1

June 6 :: Rep. David Agema, R-Ottawa County
Rep. Agema discusses the introduction of his legislation that would prevent the state from issuing drivers licenses to illegal aliens. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

May 30 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn discusses his amendment to secure $202 million in education funding. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 29 :: Rep. David Agema video profile
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May 24 :: Legislative Update with Rep. Dave Agema for Thursday, May 24, 2007
Rep. Agema discusses the on-going debate at the Capitol on the state budget. Clip 1

May 24 :: Legislative Update with Rep. Ken Horn for May 24, 2007
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May 23 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville
Rep. Agema discusses plans to cut legislative pay and reform legislation taken up by the state House on Wednesday. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 23 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn discusses his efforts to promote summertime reading. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Clip 5

May 23 :: Legislative Update with Ken Horn for May 23, 2007
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May 22 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn discusses the MiRX card, which helps provide affordable prescriptions for Saginaw seniors. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 10 :: Legislative Update with Rep. Dave Agema for May 10, 2007
Representative Agema discusses the process in Lansing; tax policy and a play that some individuals might find objectionable being funded with public money. Clip 1

May 2 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth
Rep. Horn discusses Wednesday's House vote on the Michigan Business Tax. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 2 :: Rep. Dave Agema, R-Ottawa County
Rep. Agema discusses Wednesday's House vote on the Michigan Business Tax. Clip 1 Clip 2

April 18 :: Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, talks about the $200 million in tax increases House Democrats approved on Tuesday.
Rep. Ken Horn discusses Democratic budget plans. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 30 :: Rep. Moss discusses the online petition protesting Democratic plans to hike the income tax on Michigan families.
Discussion about the online petition protesting Democratic plans to hike the income tax on Michigan families. Clip 1

March 30 :: Rep. Opsommer discusses the online petition protesting Democratic plans to hike the income tax on Michigan families.
Discussion about the online petition protesting Democratic plans to hike the income tax on Michigan families. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 30 :: Rep. Horn discusses the online petition protesting Democratic plans to hike the income tax on Michigan families.
Discussion about the online petition protesting Democratic plans to hike the income tax on Michigan families. Clip 1 Clip 2

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