Larry DeShazor

District 61, Portage

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July 13 :: Rep. Larry DeShazor, R-Portage
Rep. DeShazor says the Michigan House should be in session. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

July 1 :: Rep. Larry DeShazor, R-Portage
Rep. DeShazor says he's pleased by the passage of the K-12 budget, but says more needs to be done to complete the state's spending plan. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

June 24 :: Rep. Larry DeShazor, R-Portage
Rep. DeShazor talks about his new legislation to provide a tax credit of up to $500 for teachers who buy school supplies for their own classrooms. Clip 1 Clip 2

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

May 25 :: Rep. Larry DeShazor, R-Portage
Rep. DeShazor says his legislation that would put the state on a two-year bugdet cycle and require completion of the state budget by May 15, would pave the way for job growth and more effective government. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

May 19 :: Rep. Larry DeShazor, R-Portage
Rep. DeShazor says indications that the state is facing a current-year budget shortfall that could approach $500 million indicate that Michigan is a long way from being out of the woods. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

May 5 :: Rep. Larry DeShazor, R-Portage
Rep. DeShazor says next week's Revenue Estimating Conference points to the need for more oversight of state revenues. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

March 25 :: Rep. Larry DeShazor, R-Portage
Rep. DeShazor says the failure of the 2011 state transportation budget in the Michigan House Thursday demonstrates that an increase in the state gas tax is not necessary. Clip 1 Clip 2

March 18 :: Rep. Larry DeShazor, R-Portage
Rep. DeShazor says the fact that a $9.1 million state tax credit was granted to a convicted embezzler indicates a need for more accountability in state government. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

March 4 :: Rep. Larry DeShazor, R-Portage
Rep. DeShazor discusses Thursday's House passage of legislation that moves dog and animal fighting into the category of racketeering crimes. Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

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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.

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