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DeShazor bill allows teachers to claim tax credit for buying school supplies

State Rep. Larry DeShazor today introduced legislation to help teachers by allowing them to claim up to a $500 income tax credit to cover the cost of pencils, books and other supplies they purchase for the classroom.

DeShazor renews call for May 15 budget deadline

State Rep. Larry DeShazor today renewed his call for requiring two-year budgets that must be done by May 15 or state leaders will be docked a day's pay every day until the work is complete.

DeShazor wins state traffic safety award

State Rep. Larry DeShazor today received the 2009 Traffic Safety Achievement Award given by the Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Commission.

DeShazor to feds: Back off!

State Rep. Larry DeShazor today announced he has co-sponsored a resolution asserting Michigan's sovereignty from the federal government.

DeShazor renews call for monthly revenue estimating conferences

State Rep. Larry DeShazor today renewed his call for monthly state revenue estimating conferences just days before the first of two required conferences is held in Lansing.

DeShazor measure implements two-year budget, punishes legislators for getting done late

Governor, lieutenant governor, department heads also lose pay for late budgets

DHS employees may be working overtime day after furlough days

Lawmakers send letter to governor, FOIA request to DHS

DeShazor: Michigan needs to get its fair share of federal transportation funds

More funds means more jobs, Portage lawmaker says

DeShazor to walk in Summer Stroll for Epilepsy

Portage lawmaker helps raise money for epilepsy research

Tax credit to create hundreds of local jobs

The Michigan Economic Growth Authority today approved a tax credit to help a Portage business with worldwide reach immediately double its workforce and potentially generate hundreds of jobs in the next several years, state Rep. Larry DeShazor announced.