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Police, fire jobs on the line

Amash, Scott: SB 1072 expands the role of government, threatens funding

Scott honors Ingram with special resolution

State Rep. Paul Scott today introduced a formal Michigan House resolution honoring Grand Blanc resident and University of Alabama tailback Mark Ingram.

Scott wants ceremonial state office shuttered to save taxpayer dollars

As Michigan public schools continue to struggle with tight budgets, state Rep. Paul Scott today helped unveil legislation to close the taxpayer-funded office of the governor's spouse.

Legislature OKs historic smoking ban

Historic legislation to ban smoking in Michigan workplaces -- including restaurants and bars -- was sent to the governor today by the Michigan House, announced Rep. Paul Scott, who played a leading role to enact the ban.

Fenton students head to Lansing to perform 'Ticking'

Fenton High School students will perform their acclaimed play, "Ticking," before state lawmakers and other government leaders in Lansing on Dec. 8, state Rep. Paul Scott announced.

Legislation would protect children from sex offenders during Halloween

Convicted sex offenders in Michigan will not be given easy access to children on Halloween under legislation unveiled today by state Rep. Paul Scott.

Scott wants state budget completed before Saturday deadline

State Rep. Paul Scott today sent a formal letter to key state budget leaders urging them to get a complete state budget signed into law before the looming Saturday, Oct. 31 deadline.

Rep. Scott votes against tax increases

State Rep. Paul Scott tonight released the following statement on why he voted against tax increases to balance the Michigan budget. House Democrats have proposed almost $400 million in new taxes:

Local school officials, concerned citizens attend Scott task force hearing on education

A special legislative education task force hearing on Monday sponsored by state Rep. Paul Scott heard testimony from several local superintendents, teachers, parents and students on how best to improve Michigan's public education system.

Scott sponsoring education task force hearing

State Rep. Paul Scott is sponsoring an education task force hearing in Grand Blanc on Sept. 14 to gather grassroots ideas on how best to strengthen Michigan's public education system.