Recent News from Rep. Kim Meltzer

MELTZER TO GOVERNOR: SAY NO TO ALL TAXES
July 8 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer, a member of the House Tax Policy Committee, today issued the following statement in response to the governor's announcement that she has given up her mission to raise the sales tax on services:

MELTZER URGES FEDS TO STOP ARIZONA LAWSUIT
July 7 :: Calling it a blatant misuse of taxpayer dollars, state Rep. Kim Meltzer today is urging the Obama administration to stop its federal lawsuit against the state of Arizona for trying to secure its borders.

MELTZER LEGISLATION STREAMLINES PROCESS TO PURCHASE GUNS
July 1 :: Gun legislation headed to House floor to strengthen, protect Second Amendment rights

MELTZER TESTIFIES ON CIVIL RIGHTS
June 18 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer today testified before the Michigan Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights regarding her legislation to secure Michigan's borders.

MELTZER INTRODUCES IMMIGRATION CHANGES TO SECURE MICHIGAN BORDERS
June 11 :: Controversial bill brings Arizona-style legislation home

MELTZER, ELEMENTARY STUDENT TEAM UP TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT
June 11 :: Local fourth grader brings big idea for environmental protection to Lansing

MELTZER HOSTS MICHIGAN JOBS OUTLOOK
June 7 :: Informative town hall on jobs free, open to the public

MELTZER HOSTS WEATHERIZATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP
May 18 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer today announced she will host a Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Workshop for area residents.

MELTZER INVITES PUBLIC TO RALLY AGAINST SANCTUARY FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS
May 13 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer today announced a rally to urge the government to work on legislation that fixes the federal governments' failure to address Michigan's illegal immigration problem. The rally will take place Tuesday, May 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the East steps of the Capitol in Lansing.

ARIZONA LAW WORKING ITS WAY TO MICHIGAN
May 7 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer today announced legislation that will bring Arizona's new immigration law based on a 60-year-old federal rule to the Mitten State.

MELTZER OFFERS MBT RESTRUCTURE PLAN
May 5 ::  Lawmaker: State's tax structure must be conducive to job creation

MELTZER: DISTRIBUTE PUBLIC SAFETY DOLLARS FAIRLY
April 29 :: Lawmaker introduces plan to pay for police and fire on a per person basis

MICHIGAN FAILS PUBLIC IN GOVERNMENT SPENDING
April 19 :: Meltzer fights for taxpayer rights, better government as report released

MELTZER CALLS FOR AG OPINION TO CLARIFY FORCED UNIONIZATION POSITION
March 25 :: After a Macomb Township family was forced to pay union dues out of funds intended for care of their paralyzed son, Rep. Kim Meltzer today called on the state attorney general to rule on whether or not the Department of Human Services legally unionized home care subsidies.

MELTZER HAS BEEF WITH GOV'S 'MEATOUT DAY'
March 17 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer today took offense at the governor's call to make this Saturday "Michigan Meatout Day."

MACOMB RESIDENTS LOSING FUNDS FOR DISABLED SON TO UNIONS
March 15 :: Meltzer fights forced unionization for parents, less funding for necessities

MELTZER TO HOST TRAVEL TOWN HALL
March 11 :: Local senior citizens can hear about travel and recreational opportunities across the state as well as a legislative update from state Rep. Kim Meltzer on Tuesday, March 30.

MELTZER WANTS SPENDING LIMITS ON CAMPAIGN ACCOUNTS
January 22 :: Michigan elected officials who are charged with felony offenses will not be able to use their campaign funds for personal reasons under reform legislation introduced today by state Rep. Kim Meltzer.

MELTZER APPOINTED AS MICHIGAN'S WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT DIRECTOR
January 7 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer was recently appointed as Michigan's director for the national Women In Government and will travel to California to be sworn in and participate in the 16th Annual State Directors' Conference.  

MELTZER HOSTING SPECIAL TOWN HALL MEETING ON RETOOLING STATE'S MANUFACTURING BASE
November 24 :: State Rep, Kim Meltzer is inviting Macomb County residents to a special town hall meeting on Nov. 30 on retooling Michigan's manufacturing industry to create new jobs for the area's highly skilled workers.

MELTZER HOSTS SENIOR COFFEE HOUR
October 29 :: Lawmaker to provide legislative update to constituents

MELTZER JOB-HUNTING SEMINAR QUICKLY APPROACHING
September 18 :: Public invited to learn free tips from recruiting professionals, resume help

HOUSE MUST STAY UNTIL BUDGET DONE
September 10 :: Resolution requires daily sessions until shortfall resolved

MELTZER TO HOST THIRD JOB-HUNTING SEMINAR
September 2 :: Lawmaker invites public to learn tips from recruiting professionals, get free resume help

MACOMB DAILY: LAWMAKERS TOLD: HELP FIRMS ALREADY HERE
August 22 :: GOP jobs task force hears there is too much focus on attracting new businesses

LEGISLATIVE JOBS TASK FORCE HEADS TO MACOMB
August 13 :: Meltzer brings tour home to find local solution to job creation

HOUSE REPUBLICANS UNVEIL BUDGET PLAN
July 22 :: Blueprint balances budget without raising taxes, stimulates economy

MELTZER TO HOST SECOND JOB-HUNTING SEMINAR
June 12 :: Lawmaker invites public to learn tips on resume writing, job searching

STATE SPENDS TAX DOLLARS TO TOUT ROAD CONSTRUCTION
June 11 :: Lund, Meltzer blast use of stimulus funds for PR stunt

MELTZER TO HOST JOB-HUNTING SEMINAR
May 20 :: Lawmaker invites public to learn tips on resume writing, job searching

MELTZER WORKS TO CLEAN CANAL RIVER
May 19 :: Lawmaker seeks volunteers for cleanup day

MELTZER FIGHTS TO PROTECT MACOMB TAXPAYERS
May 6 :: Measure removes county attempt to raise taxes

HOUSE FIGHTS TO ALLOW NO-REASON ABSENTEE VOTING
April 30 :: Meltzer: Integrity of system must remain intact

MELTZER TO HOST CONSUMER PROTECTION TOWN HALL MEETING
April 23 :: Lawmaker invites public to learn how to prevent identity theft, fraud

SUPPLIERS FIGHT FOR STIMULUS AID
April 3 :: Meltzer: Protect all Michigan auto jobs

SCHOOL TRANSPARENCY NECESSARY, TOO
March 17 :: Lawmakers: Posting expenditures creates accountability, watchdog approach

LAWMAKER FIGHTS FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
February 26 :: Meltzer addresses local issue to protect taxpayer funds

CAPITOL GROUP FIGHTS FOR MICHIGAN JOBS
February 19 :: Bipartisan legislation demands auto industry accountability

MACOMB BUSINESS TO RECEIVE $2 MILLION FROM STATE
February 18 :: Meltzer: Announcement creates much-needed 400 jobs

FAMILY SKATE DAY QUICKLY APPROACHING
February 12 :: Meltzer hosts second annual free community event

THE MACOMB DAILY, FEB. 10, 2009  
February 10 :: Residents dispute property tax hikes

MELTZER OFFICIALLY SWORN IN FOR SECOND TERM AS STATE REPRESENTATIVE
January 14 :: 

CONTINUED SHORTFALLS SHOW OLD WAYS NOT WORKING TO REIN IN STATE BUDGET
January 14 :: Meltzer: Long-term change needed as state's economic crisis worsens

MELTZER CALLS FOR COMPROMISE IN A BIG THREE BAILOUT TO SAVE THOUSANDS OF MICHIGAN JOBS
December 2 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer today was joined by local auto manufacturers at Exceptional Mold in Romeo to discuss the Big Three automakers and the effects of a managed bailout versus a managed bankruptcy.

MELTZER: DON'T MAKE TAXPAYERS FOOT BILL FOR KILPATRICK PLEA
September 8 :: Corrupt officials should lose their government pension, state lawmaker says

STOP SENDING OUR TAX DOLLARS TO DETROIT
August 25 :: New revenue sharing formula would keep more funds here at home

LANDMARK WATER COMPACT SIGNED INTO LAW
July 9 :: Great Lakes waters cannot be diverted under historic plan

MELTZER: AIRPORT FUNDING SECURE
June 10 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer, R-Clinton Township, today made the following statement regarding the House vote to accept $163 million of federal funding for local aviation projects:

GOVERNOR AGREES WITH HOUSE REPUBLICANS: DEMOCRATS MUST MOVE AIRPORT FUNDING ASAP
June 2 :: GOP: Politics is putting local money at risk

HOUSE BANS PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION
May 29 :: Meltzer: we must do more to protect unborn children

HOUSE GOP PLAN FORCES OIL COMPANIES TO EXPLAIN GAS PRICES
May 22 :: Establishes commission with subpoena power to protects consumers

MICHIGAN JOBS TO DRY UP
May 21 :: Meltzer: House Dems again put state's future in rough water

MICHIGAN BUSINESS TAX NEEDS ADJUSTMENT
May 13 :: Would you stay in Michigan if your taxes suddenly tripled or quadrupled?

MELTZER HOST MET/MESP TOWN HALL
April 21 :: Learn how the state of Michigan can help you save for your child's college education.

HOUSE GOP DEMANDS SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY
March 19 :: As national leaders promote government transparency and accountability during this year's "Sunshine Week," House Republicans today called on Democratic leadership to pass reforms to put state government spending on a publicly accessible Web site.

MELTZER HELPS BRING JOBS, ROAD REPAIRS TO DISTRICT
March 12 :: Road repairs and construction jobs are on their way to Macomb Township through a vote Tuesday in the Michigan House of Representatives by state Rep. Kim Meltzer.

MELTZER OFFERS TAX GUIDES
February 22 :: Guides assist in tax preparation

MELTZER: DEMS BLOCK RIGHT TO LIFE
February 22 :: 

MELTZER KICKS OFF MARCH IS READING MONTH
February 22 ::  State Rep. Kim Meltzer will be reading to schools around the 33rd District throughout the month of March.

MELTZER TO HOLD SENIOR TOWN HALL MEETING
February 21 :: Special guest from Area Agency on Aging to speak

ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PUT EXPENDITURES ONLINE
February 5 :: Meltzer: Accountability necessary to fix state government

GOP MOVES TO BAN PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION
January 22 :: House Republicans fight to protect unborn children

GOP LAWMAKERS PROTECT PREPARED BUSINESSES
December 13 :: Republican state lawmakers Sen. Nancy Cassis, Sen. Roger Kahn and Rep. Kim Meltzer today unveiled legislation that provides relief for businesses burdened with expenses related to complying with the abolished service tax.

ARE THEY RAISING TAXES AGAIN??
November 28 :: Resolution from Meltzer urges Congress to protect taxpayers

TOY LEAD TESTING INFORMATION
November 27 :: Useful information and additional contacts to ensure safety with children's toys.

MELTZER INVITES RESIDENTS TO OFFICE HOURS
November 15 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer today announced she has scheduled office hours for Monday, Nov. 26.

MELTZER: REFUND BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY SERVICE TAX
November 8 :: Companies will be eligible for tax refund if new 6% services fee is repealed

MELTZER HOSTS FORUM ON CONTROVERSIAL BUSINESS TAX
November 6 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer today announced she will sponsor a town hall meeting on the new services tax for business owners and interested constituents on Monday, Nov. 12 from 7-8:30 p.m.

REMINDER: TOY LEAD TESTING THIS SATURDAY
October 29 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer will host a free toy lead testing event in partnership with the Ecology Center and Innov-X Systems this Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon.

MELTZER HOSTS TOY LEAD TESTING  
October 18 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer today announced she will host a toy lead testing event in partnership with the Ecology Center and Innov-X Systems.

MELTZER WORKS TO HOLD PUBLIC OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE
October 18 :: Convicted school officials, judges and state employees would lose taxpayer-funded benefits

MELTZER INVITES RESIDENTS TO OFFICE HOURS
October 8 :: Meltzer invites residents to office hours

HOUSE GOP: THE PRICE IS WRONG
October 1 :: As the unemployment rate reached a 14-year high and the home foreclosure rate was ranked sixth in the nation, House Democrats today launched a further attack on taxpayers’ wallets by placing a massive tax increase on the backs of Michigan citizens.

MELTZER LEGISLATION BANS SANCTUARY CITIES
September 12 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer today announced she will introduce the Sanctuary Policy Prohibition Act.

MELTZER INVITES SENIORS TO TOWN HALL
September 11 :: Meltzer invites seniors to town hall

MELTZER WORKS TO SIMPLIFY COLLEGE PROCESS
August 23 :: In a late night session the state House of Representatives approved a budget for higher education in Michigan, but ignored two amendments to make it easier to apply and pay for college authored by state Rep. Kim Meltzer.

LEGISLATION WILL BAN DELINQUENT CANDIDATES FROM PUBLIC OFFICE
August 20 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer today announced she has introduced a legislative package that will prohibit candidates from seeking public office if they are found delinquent in paying or filing any statements, reports, fees, or fines for twelve or more months.

MELTZER ANNOUNCES OFFICE HOURS
August 14 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer today announced she has scheduled office hours for Monday, Aug. 20. Meltzer will be at The Coney Grille located at 50882 Romeo Plank Road from 7-8:30 p.m.

MELTZER INVITES RESIDENTS TO OFFICE HOURS
August 2 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer today announced she will be meeting with residents on Monday, Aug. 13.

HOUSE GOP: SHOW TAXPAYERS THE MONEY
August 1 :: How much money does the state spend each year on road repair? What about cable TV for prisoners? This is exactly the type of information House Republicans think taxpayers have a right to know.

HOUSE BLOCKS GOP EFFORT TO STOP MASSIVE FEE INCREASE
July 26 :: Majority House Democrats last night thwarted efforts by the House GOP to stop a massive fee hike on people who hunt and fish in Michigan, saying the increase will reduce the number of license sales and hurt the state's struggling economy.

MELTZER BRINGS SMALL BUSINESS TASK FORCE TO MACOMB
July 23 :: Small business owners, business groups and lawmakers met today under the leadership of state Rep. Kim Meltzer to discuss ways in which government can help support small business and promote economic growth in Michigan.

MELTZER TO LEAD TASK FORCE TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS
July 11 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer has been selected to chair the new Michigan Task Force on Small Business Support and Development to work with local officials and business leaders to create legislative initiatives to help Michigan’s small business industry.

MELTZER INVITES RESIDENTS TO OFFICE HOURS
July 11 :: Meltzer invites residents to office hours

MELTZER INVITES SENIORS TO SUMMIT
July 10 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer today announced she will be hosting a Clinton Township Senior meeting on Thursday, July 19.

DEMOCRATS BLOCK RULE CHANGE AIMED AT STOPPING LEGISLATIVE BLACKMAIL
June 14 :: House Republicans today attempted to pass and House Democrats blocked an amendment to the rules governing behavior and procedure in the House of Representatives to prevent one member from threatening another member’s district in order to coerce a certain vote.

MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS NOT POLITICAL PAWN
June 12 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer, R-Clinton Township today sent a letter to Speaker Andy Dillon denouncing his political threat, reported in Tuesday's Macomb Daily, aimed at slashing funding to Macomb Community College. The article stated that funding for the college could be cut if Macomb Republicans in the legislature do not support a tax increase.

MELTZER INVITES RESIDENTS TO OFFICE HOURS
June 12 :: 

PLEASE JOIN REP. KIM MELTZER
May 29 :: Volunteers and supplies needed

2007 BUDGET DEAL REACHED WITH NO TAX HIKE
May 29 :: Meltzer fights for education and Michigan taxpayers

TO OUR VETERANS
May 25 :: A letter to those who have served

MELTZER SUPPORTS RESOLUTION TO CUT OWN PAY
May 24 ::  Lawmakers 5-percent pay reduction in response to budget crisis

MELTZER SEEKS ASSISTANCE JUNE 2
May 21 :: Lawmaker hosts River Cleanup Day

MELTZER INVITES RESIDENTS TO OFFICE HOURS
May 14 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer today announced she will be inviting residents to office hours on Monday, May 21.

MELTZER JOINS FIGHT AGAINST UNDERAGE DRINKING
April 26 :: Informative guide can be accessed on lawmaker's online office

'HALT THE HIKE!'
March 30 :: GOP launches petition drive to stop Democrat plan to raise income taxes

HOUSE GOP: PROTECT OUR CHILDREN FROM INTERNET PREDATORS
March 27 :: House Republicans have introduced legislation to protect children by cracking down on Internet predators. The legislation prohibits certain convicted sex offenders from visiting online social networking Web sites.

GOP PLAN TO DELIVER PROPERTY TAX RELIEF AND REFORM FOR HOMEOWNERS
March 19 :: Proposal seeks long-term, comprehensive fix to property tax frustration

GOP PLAN TO DELIVER PROPERTY TAX RELIEF AND REFORM FOR HOMEOWNERS
March 19 :: Proposal seeks long-term, comprehensive fix to property tax frustration

IT'S MICHIGAN MADNESS!
March 12 :: Lawmaker moves to decriminalize March Madness basketball pools

HOUSE REPUBLICANS: MISMANAGEMENT OF TAXPAYER FUNDS CANNOT CONTINUE
March 6 :: GOP introduces State Spending Reform Act, calls on Democratic majority to take action

STATE REPRESENTATIVES FIGHT TO END GOVERNMENT OVERSPENDING
March 6 :: State Reps. Dan Acciavatti, Jack Brandenburg, Kim Meltzer and Brian Palmer today called for a fix to the problem that allowed three government departments to overspend their annual budgets by $70 million last year, creating a bigger hole in the current state budget and taking needed funds away from services like schools, police and fire protection and higher education.

MELTZER, PALMER VOTE TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY IN STATE SPENDING
February 28 :: State Reps. Brian Palmer and Kim Meltzer joined Republicans in the House supporting a measure that would have put into place accountability measures to prevent state government departments from overspending their budgets. Democrats defeated the measure.

MELTZER PARTICIPATES IN MARCH IS READING MONTH
February 27 :: Lawmaker encourages care-givers to read with a child

MELTZER HOSTS TOWN HALL MEETING ON PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS AND APPEALS
February 23 :: Local township assessors to address resident concerns

REP. KIM MELTZER HOLDS DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS
February 13 :: Rep. Kim Meltzer holds district office hours in Clinton Twp.

MELTZER ANNOUNCES ONLINE OFFICE
February 6 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer today announced the opening of her Online Office for use by local residents, the media and other interested parties.

STATE REP. KIM MELTZER, R-CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MADE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AFTER GOV. JENNIFER GRANHOLM'S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS TONIGHT
February 6 :: Michigan residents do not want to have to bear the burden of balancing the budget with more tax dollars coming in to Lansing with no accountability for the spending.

MELTZER CALLS FOR INVESTIGATIVE HEARING
January 30 :: Taxpayers have a right to know what promises bureaucrats made to Nathaniel Abraham

MELTZER NAMED REPUBLICAN VICE CHAIR OF HOUSE TAX POLICY COMMITTEE
January 26 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer, R-Clinton Township, today announced she was named the Republican vice chair of the House Tax Policy Committee. In addition, she was also appointed to the House Commerce Committee.

MELTZER NAMED REPUBLICAN VICE CHAIR OF HOUSE TAX POLICY COMMITTEE
January 26 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer, R-Clinton Township, today announced she was named the Republican vice chair of the House Tax Policy Committee. In addition, she was also appointed to the House Commerce Committee.

MELTZER ANNOUNCES LANSING STAFF
January 25 :: State Rep. Kim Meltzer, R-Clinton Township, today announced the members of her staff, saying they were an extension of the work she does on behalf of residents in the 33rd District.

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