Recent News from Rep. Goeff Hansen

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
June 21 :: Delta Dental Foundation offers chance for communities to improve oral health

HANSEN PLEADING CASE FOR LOCAL GROWERS
June 14 :: Lawmaker calls on governor for emergency fruit crop assistance

HANSEN VOTE HELPS EMPOWER ROADSIDE ENTREPRENEURS
June 9 :: Michigan residents can more easily sell homemade food at roadside stands and farmers' markets under bipartisan legislation overwhelmingly approved today by the House Agriculture Committee, Rep. Goeff Hansen announced.

LOCAL CHIEFS SUPPORT PART-TIME FLEXIBILITY
June 3 :: Hansen's police bills provide options for small departments

3-DAY FISHING LICENSE GOES TO GOVERNOR
March 23 :: Hansen legislation adds flexibility, incentive for anglers

BALDWIN FACILITY CAN STILL HELP STATE'S FUTURE
March 3 :: Hansen: Administration should remember North Lake option

REFORM IS FUNDAMENTAL FOR EDUCATION'S FUTURE
February 8 :: COLUMN BY REP. GOEFF HANSEN

HANSEN BILLS BEGIN EFFORT TO REDUCE SMALL BUSINESS TAX BURDEN
February 5 :: House legislation aimed to stimulate job growth, investment

MICHIGAN SHORELINE CAUCUS TO FILE WITH U.S. SUPREME COURT OVER ASIAN CARP ISSUE
January 28 :: Rep. Hansen joins House coalition to protect Great Lakes

HANSEN WANTS MORATORIUM ON WIND PROJECTS
January 20 :: Measures ensure offshore proposals are on solid footing

LEGISLATION TO ENSURE GOODWILL GOES TO CHARITY
December 16 :: Hansen measure clarifies guidelines for donation drop-off boxes

MICHIGAN ECONOMY, TOURISM INDUSTRY THREATENED BY MOVING SCHOOL START
December 3 :: Hansen working to remove pre-Labor Day language from bill

HANSEN PICKED AS LEGISLATOR OF YEAR
November 5 :: Michigan Food & Farming Systems has selected Rep. Goeff Hansen as its 2009 Legislator of the Year for his support of local farmers and the agriculture industry as a leading proponent of Buy Local and farmers market efforts.

HANSEN PROPOSES 3-DAY FISHING LICENSE
October 16 :: New all-species option would add flexibility, tourism incentive

HANSEN HOPES TO BLOCK AG REORGANIZATION
October 14 :: House Resolution keeps Commission of Agriculture independent

HANSEN SUPPORTS INDEPENDENT AG DEPARTMENT
September 24 ::  State Rep. Goeff Hansen and a bipartisan group of lawmakers today sent a letter to Gov. Granholm asking her to stop plans to merge the Department of Agriculture with the departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality.

HANSEN CALLS FOR DISCUSSION ON AG BUDGET
September 2 :: Lawmaker wants colleagues to rethink proposed funding cuts

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ZONE ATTRACTING ATTENTION
July 14 :: Hansen bill to boost business start-ups with 5-year tax waivers

HANSEN HELPING AT STATE FARM CAR SEAT EVENT
July 13 ::  Parents interested in double-checking their children's car seat safe installation and use can stop at Betty Mousel State Farm in Fremont on July 23, state Rep. Goeff Hansen said today.

HANSEN BILL ENCOURAGES BUSINESS START-UPS
July 6 :: 5-year tax waivers will help Michigan's economic base

STATE MUST FOCUS FUNDING TO PRIORITIES
June 11 :: Rep. Hansen questions spending on ARRA road project signs

STATE FUNDS HELPING LOCAL COMMUNITIES
June 10 :: Grant, Silver Lake Dunes to see transportation improvements

GOV. SIGNS GUIDELINES FOR WATERCRAFT RULES
June 4 :: Hansen law continues public input, local control

HANSEN, SAFE KIDS TEAM UP ON CAR SEATS
June 2 :: State Rep. Goeff Hansen, Michigan State Police and Safe Kids West Michigan are teaming up to offer parents a car seat safety check stop on June 19 at the Michigan State Police Post in Hart.

HANSEN PROPOSES WAIVER FOR PART-TIME POLICE
April 2 :: Small departments could apply for fewer certification hours

HANSEN BILL EXTENDS JOBLESS BENEFITS
March 24 :: Change allows Michigan to use federal funds for 7 extra weeks

HANSEN WANTS TO HEAR FROM RESIDENTS
March 18 :: Lawmaker offers legislative issues survey over the Internet

REP. HANSEN REQUESTS LOCAL INPUT ON ROADS
November 17 :: Online survey available for transportation task force ideas

HANSEN EFFORT LINKS LOCAL FARMS, SCHOOLS
September 17 :: Farm-to-School bills provide fresh food, education to students

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT WOULD EASE STATE TAX PAYMENT, COLLECTION
June 4 :: Hansen legislation doubles effort toward delinquent tax amnesty

HANSEN, SAFE KIDS TEAM UP ON CAR SEATS
May 30 :: State Rep. Goeff Hansen, Michigan State Police and Safe Kids Muskegon are teaming up to offer parents a car seat safety check stop on June 9 at the Oceana County Health Department in Hart.

TOURISM INDUSTRY NEEDS INCENTIVES, REFORMS SIMILAR TO MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
May 8 :: Hansen schedules May 12 meeting to review report, plan of action

HANSEN TO CO-HOST TOWNHALL DISCUSSION
April 11 :: Local leaders invited to Garfield Township brainstorm session

OCEANA, LAKE ROAD CONSTRUCTION NETS $14 MILLION STATE ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE TO WORK ON US-31, US-10
March 7 :: Construction work on two stretches of US-31 and one on US-10 are among 34 road projects to get underway this year as part of the state government's economic and jobs stimulus package. The projects were originally scheduled for 2009 and 2010.

HANSEN PROVIDES FREE TAXPAYER GUIDES
February 21 :: State Rep. Goeff Hansen is providing free taxpayer guides to help residents complete their tax return forms.

LEGISLATION OFFERS NON-LETHAL PROTECTION OPTION
February 14 :: Michigan residents will be allowed to possess tasers for personal protection under legislation being introduced by state Reps. Goeff Hansen, Arlan Meekhof and Rick Jones.

HANSEN ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY OFFICE HOURS
February 14 :: State Rep. Goeff Hansen will meet with local residents during office hours in Oceana County on Feb. 25.

HOUSE APPROVES $1 HUNTING, FISHING LICENSES FOR MICHIGAN'S DISABLED VETERANS, POWS
February 12 :: Hansen applauds bill that includes free camping, park entry Disabled military veterans and former prisoners of war will be able to purchase a Michigan hunting or fishing license for $1, get free entry to state parks and not have to pay camping permit fees under legislation approved today by the House. House Bill 5189 mirrors legislation Rep. Goeff Hansen introduced a year ago to help Michigan honor military servicemen and women.

FEDERAL PROGRAMS HELP RURAL COMMUNITIES
February 5 :: Six federal programs are available to help small towns and rural residents finance infrastructure improvements, state Rep. Goeff Hansen announced today.

HANSEN INVITES STUDENTS, PARENTS TO COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID SEMINAR
February 4 :: State Rep. Goeff Hansen today announced a seminar in Fremont on Feb. 10 where area parents and students can learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities for college.

LEGISLATION PROPOSES DELINQUENT TAX AMNESTY
July 16 :: Business owners and individuals with delinquent Michigan taxes would have the opportunity to pay their debt without penalty under legislation being sponsored by Rep. Goeff Hansen.

HANSEN CALLS FOR FEDERAL SPENDING ON PENTWATER DREDGING
June 6 :: In an effort to help maintain local jobs and keep the summer tourism season vibrant, state Rep. Goeff Hansen today introduced a resolution urging the federal government to provide needed funding to dredge the harbor in Pentwater.

HANSEN MEASURE CALLS FOR INCLUDING BALDWIN FACILITY IN DOC FUTURE PLANS
February 21 :: Allowing full use of the Michigan Youth Correctional Facility in Baldwin will help the state address its burgeoning prison population and create local jobs, according to Rep. Goeff Hansen.

GOVERNOR STILL OVERLOOKS PRISON SOLUTION
February 7 :: Hansen keeps MYCF in mind to address Michigan challenges

HANSEN RETURNS TO APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
January 29 :: State Rep. Goeff Hansen has been reappointed to the House Appropriations Committee for the 2007-08 legislative session to help develop the state's annual budget.

HANSEN OFFERS TAX REFUND, CREDIT REMINDERS
January 18 :: The job loss and hardship Michigan continues to face has resulted in many working families experiencing unemployment and underemployment. This tax season offers an opportunity to bring money back into the household through credits and refunds, state Rep. Goeff Hansen said.

HANSEN SWORN IN AS SECOND TERM LAWMAKER
January 10 :: State Rep. Goeff Hansen today took the oath of office at a Capitol ceremony, officially starting his second term as the 100th House District's voice in Lansing.

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