Recent News from Rep. Marty Knollenberg

PROPOSAL UNVEILED TO OFFER PROPERTY TAX RELIEF, SPUR HOUSING MARKET
July 7 :: Legislation introduced to provide tax credits for decreasing property values

UPDATE: KNOLLENBERG INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO STOP FELONS SELLING POT IN MICHIGAN
June 24 :: State Rep. Marty Knollenberg today formally introduced legislation to stop convicted felons from selling medical marijuana in Michigan.

FELONS SELLING POT IN MICHIGAN -- LEGALLY
June 10 :: Knollenberg introduces legislation to protect Michigan citizens

LAWMAKERS WANT MDOT POWER-GRAB BLOCKED
May 26 :: Agema, Knollenberg, Opsommer extol dangers of DRIC bill

CONFISCATED GUNS CAN BE SOLD IN PUBLIC AUCTION �
May 6 :: Knollenberg: Give law enforcement agencies a way to find extra funds

KNOLLENBERG FIGHTS FOR ALTERNATIVE ROAD FUNDING SOURCES
April 28 :: Legislation proposed to allow local governments access to more federal road dollars

TAXPAYERS LOSE AGAIN AS STATE TO REBUILD 9 MILE/I-75 BRIDGE
April 20 :: Knollenberg: Bureaucratic boondoggle highlights failure in representation

STATE FILM CREDITS SHOULD BE TRANSPARENT
March 23 :: Knollenberg: Using film credits? Give us credit

WHAT SYSTEM ISN'T BROKEN?
March 5 :: Knollenberg argues that state government can, in fact, run better

KNOLLENBERG: GOVERNMENT REFORMS NEEDED NOW
February 18 :: Lawmaker introduces bill to improve budget process, focus on job creation

KNOLLENBERG HOSTS PROPERTY TAX SEMINAR
February 16 :: Lawmaker continues fight for homeowner rights

KNOLLENBERG BILL TO ADDRESS GROWING PROPERTY TAX CONCERNS PASSES HOUSE
February 10 :: The Michigan House today approved legislation by state Rep. Marty Knollenberg to give help for homeowners appealing their property taxes.

KNOLLENBERG WORKS TO IMPROVE GOVERNMENT SPENDING
January 19 :: Lawmaker: Triennial budget forces long-term thinking, less politics

WELCOME TO THE DANCE
January 19 :: Knollenberg legislation to end lifetime benefits for lawmakers finally being considered by Democrats

UNION CONTRACTS LESS LIKELY TO LAPSE
January 13 :: Knollenberg legislation saves money, provides incentives

KNOLLENBERG TO HOST LIVE TV TOWN HALL
December 1 :: Local residents invited to participate in forum

KNOLLENBERG WILL SHED LIGHT ON STATE BUDGET PROCESS
November 9 :: Lawmaker invites public to workshop

GOVERNOR'S CUTS UNFAIRLY TARGET TROY-AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
October 21 :: Knollenberg: Troy families committed to education, governor isn't

KNOLLENBERG FIGHTING TO IMPROVE EDUCATION
October 15 :: Legislation puts dollars into classrooms through increased transparency

KNOLLENBERG WORKS TO MOVE BUDGET DEADLINE
October 14 :: Failure of Legislature to complete budgets by Oct. 1 sparks move to help schools

LAWMAKERS RECEIVING $1K PER MONTH
October 13 :: Knollenberg fights to disclose expenses, protect taxpayer dollars

OAKLAND COUNTY CASE SHOWS DANGEROUS PUBLIC SAFETY LOOPHOLE IN STATE LAW
October 9 :: Knollenberg bill protects kids at school bus stops from sex offenders

KNOLLENBERG FIGHTS FOR CAMPAIGN REFORM
September 22 :: Lawmaker: Campaign finance laws out of date, too open to special interests

KNOLLENBERG HEALTH CARE TOWN HALL AIRS ON LOCAL CABLE CHANNEL
September 14 :: State Rep. Marty Knollenberg today announced the schedule for the taping of his health care town hall meeting to air on local cable.

PETERS HOLDING TOWN HALL IN RESPONSE TO LOCAL LAWMAKERS
September 1 :: Knollenberg: Public opinion must be heard

KNOLLENBERG ADDRESSES GROWING PROBLEM IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES
August 28 :: In an effort to improve security across Michigan, state Rep. Marty Knollenberg today announced legislation to help local communities quickly remove abandoned houses suspected as a public safety risk.

KNOLLENBERG FIGHTS MISUSE OF DETROIT PENSION FUND
August 27 :: Following recent media reports alleging fraud and wasteful spending at taxpayer expense by the Detroit Pension Board, state Rep. Marty Knollenberg this week introduced legislation to protect pension fund money and strengthen the public trust.

KNOLLENBERG FIGHTS FOR MORE FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION DOLLARS
August 21 :: Lawmaker: Michigan can no longer afford to be a donor state

KNOLLENBERG CALLS FOR TEXTBOOK RELIEF PARTISAN POLITICS STALL BILL TO GIVE TAX CREDITS FOR TEXTBOOKS
August 19 :: As college students across Michigan brace to spend hundreds of dollars purchasing textbooks, state Rep. Marty Knollenberg today called on the chair of the House Tax Policy Committee to hold a hearing to provide immediate back-to-school relief.

'OUT AND ABOUT WITH MARTY KNOLLENBERG'
June 22 :: State lawmaker hosts informative Troy cable show

U.S. HOUSE FOLLOWS KNOLLENBERG'S LEAD ON MUMBAI TERRORISM
June 10 :: Pelosi, House present memorial of state lawmaker's resolution

KNOLLENBERG SUPPORTS CUTS TO LEGISLATURE
May 13 :: State Rep. Marty Knollenberg said budgetary cuts made in the Michigan House late Tuesday are necessary to help cut down a projected state budget deficit of $1.3 billion, and promised to continue providing services to area residents despite a smaller budget.

KNOLLENBERG FIGHTS TO PROTECT STATE POLICE
May 12 :: State Rep. Marty Knollenberg today criticized a move by Gov. Granholm to lay off nearly 100 recently graduated state troopers, and called for a hard look at all government expenditures.

KNOLLENBERG WORKS TO ADDRESS GROWING PROPERTY TAX CONCERNS
May 12 :: Homeowners appealing their property taxes will face a much quicker process under legislation introduced today by state Rep. Marty Knollenberg.

KNOLLENBERG FIGHTS TO PROTECT STATE POLICE
May 12 :: State Rep. Marty Knollenberg today criticized a move by Gov. Granholm to lay off nearly 100 recently graduated state troopers, and called for a hard look at all government expenditures.

CON-CON DELEGATES SHOULD ADHERE TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE RULES
April 23 :: Knollenberg: Delegates shape state's future, should adhere to financial standards

KNOLLENBERG CALLS FOR LOSS REPRIEVE
April 8 :: Economy costing average taxpayers everywhere

STATE HOUSE FIGHTS FOR PRIVATE BUSINESSES
April 2 :: Knollenberg: Stop government interference into private corporations

KNOLLENBERG MUMBAI RELIEF LEGISLATION APPROVED BY STATE HOUSE
April 1 :: Resolution calls for humanitarian aid for terrorism victims

KNOLLENBERG WORKS TO IMPROVE GOVERNMENT SPENDING
March 31 :: Lawmaker: Biennial budget forces long-term thinking

KNOLLENBERG CELEBRATES MARCH IS READING MONTH WITH LOCAL STUDENTS
March 31 :: State Rep. Marty Knollenberg proudly celebrated March is Reading Month reading with several students in schools across the community.

KNOLLENBERG BILL FORCES MORE DOLLARS INTO CLASSROOMS
March 24 :: Legislation stops schools from purchasing alcohol, jewelry and gifts

KNOLLENBERG DEMANDS AIG ACCOUNTABILITY
March 20 :: Lawmaker calls on Congress for quick action

KNOLLENBERG: TAX DOLLARS SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR UNION NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS
March 19 :: Representative continues his fight on behalf of the taxpayer

KNOLLENBERG FIGHTS FOR MICHIGAN JOBS
March 5 :: Lawmaker introduces tax breaks to bring new industry to state, support Big Three

KNOLLENBERG HOSTS PROPERTY TAX WORKSHOP
February 20 :: Lawmaker invites residents to learn appeals process

A TEXTBOOK EXAMPLE OF STUDENT RELIEF
February 19 :: Knollenberg: Promote higher education, give students a break

KNOLLENBERG ATTENDS THE STATE OF OAKLAND COUNTY ADDRESS
February 3 :: To best represent local residents, state Rep. Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy, will attend the State of Oakland County Address instead of the governor's State of the State Address:

ENTITLEMENTS AND WELFARE SHOULD NOT BE PART OF "STIMULUS"
January 12 :: On Wednesday, Jan 7, the Free Press wrote in its opinion column (In stimulus plan, focus more on jobs than tax cuts) about what the coming federal stimulus package should look like. The president-elect himself has encouraged "honest, open discussion" among all parties on this issue, so I offer my insight as well.

KNOLLENBERG SPEAKS OUT AGAINST TERRORIST ATTACKS
December 4 :: Lawmaker's resolution calls for humanitarian support

KNOLLENBERG SUPPORTS MBT ELIMINATION
October 2 :: 

TAX INCREASE: ONE YEAR LATER
October 1 :: Tax increase fails to bring fiscal order, create jobs

KNOLLENBERG ANNOUNCES OFFICE HOURS
September 24 :: 

KNOLLENBERG FIGHTS FOR JOBS, NEW TECHNOLOGY IN MICHIGAN
July 28 :: Lawmaker offers incentives for research into stem cell alternatives

KNOLLENBERG FIGHTS TERRORISM ON THE HOME FRONT
July 17 :: Representative helps Michigan divest from terrorist states

KNOLLENBERG AWARDED FELLOWSHIP FOR MIDWESTERN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
June 3 :: 

KNOLLENBERG HOSTS TOWN HALL TO LISTEN TO MBT CONCERNS
May 22 :: 

April 29 :: 

STATE OF THE STATE RESPONSE
January 29 :: 

RESIDENTS INVITED TO KICK OFF A HEALTHY SUMMER
June 5 :: Knollenberg, Clawson plan event to bring people together, provide health care information and items

LAWMAKER SUPPORTS BILL TO EASE TAX BURDEN ON HOMEOWNERS
May 23 :: Knollenberg: Bill encourages real estate market, home ownership

KNOLLENBERG FIGHTS FOR OVERSEAS DIVESTMENT
May 4 :: Lawmaker aims to keep taxpayer dollars out of terrorist hands

LAWMAKER WANTS DO NOT CALL LIST
March 14 :: Knollenberg introduces legislation to stop unsolicited phone calls

KNOLLENBERG VOTES AGAINST FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS, HIGHER INSURANCE RATES
March 14 :: Lawmaker opposed to changing no-fault system

KNOLLENBERG INVITES RESIDENTS TO OFFICE HOURS
February 24 :: State Rep. Marty Knollenberg today announced constituents can meet with him in the district on Friday, March 2.

KNOLLENBERG RESPONDS TO GOVERNOR'S BUDGET
February 8 :: The governor's "invest in Michigan" philosophy is code for increasing spending. With an $800 million deficit, the governor failed to address both spending cuts and the call for structural reform. We can't spend money that we don't have. The state must get its own house in order before it can "invest", as the governor likes to call it.

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