Recent News from Rep. Matt Lori

LORI INVITES RESIDENTS TO OFFICE HOURS
November 19 :: State Rep. Matt Lori is holding district office hours in order to give residents a convenient opportunity to meet with him locally.

HEALTH CARE TAX DIES IN SENATE
October 29 :: A Democrat plan to tax doctors in order to help balance the state budget died in the Senate on Wednesday, with only four senators voting in favor of the plan and 32 voting against.

LORI WORKING ON NEW STRATEGY TO GET SMOKING BAN SIGNED INTO LAW
October 26 :: State Rep. Matt Lori is working with a bipartisan group of House lawmakers to figure out a new strategy for getting a smoking ban signed into law.

TYLER, LORI WARN GOVERNOR NOT TO VETO MSU AGRICULTURE EXTENSION PROGRAM
October 23 :: Treasury department withholds October payment, signaling likely veto

GOP LAWMAKERS CALL FOR OVERRIDE OF COUNTY JAIL REIMBURSEMENT VETO
October 16 :: Gov. Granholm on Wednesday used her line-item veto authority to eliminate the county jail reimbursement program.

GOP BLASTS DEMOCRATS' PROPOSED HEALTH CARE TAX SURCHARGE
September 28 :: Tax on doctors will make medical treatment more expensive, push deficit on backs of patients, health care

LORI ID THEFT BILL APPROVED BY HOUSE
September 9 :: Identity theft victims will be able to seek compensation for the time and effort it takes to clean up damaged credit history under legislation approved today by lawmakers, state Rep. Matt Lori announced.

HOUSE VOTES TO PROTECT SENIORS
August 26 :: Package of legislation protects seniors from financial harm

LORI TO STUDY PUBLIC EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE REFORM PLAN
August 24 :: State Rep. Matt Lori will serve on a bipartisan House committee to study a proposal to consolidate public employee health care plans.

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

LORI'S FIRST BILL APPROVED BY COMMITTEE
July 16 :: Bill increases penalties for ID theft, helps victims recover

LORI: RECOGNITION OF TRIBE BY STATE UNLIKELY
June 30 :: State Rep. Matt Lori today announced that after looking into the possibility of changing state gaming laws to allow the Burt Lake Band to establish an Indian casino in Sturgis, he believes the chances are slim.

SMOKING BAN APPROVED BY HOUSE
May 27 :: Michigan today moved one step closer to joining 37 other states that have gone smoke-free. On a 73 to 31 vote, lawmakers approved a plan to ban smoking in most public places, including bars and restaurants.

LAWMAKERS WORKING TO LOWER BOATERS' BLOOD ALCOHOL LIMIT
May 21 :: Change will affect snowmobiles, off-road vehicles too

LEGISLATURE'S FUNDING CUT 4 PERCENT
May 13 :: Southwest Michigan lawmakers promise to maintain constituent services

STATE BUDGET CUT MIDYEAR
May 6 :: Lori: Budget cuts a start but do not address the real issue

FRESHMAN LAWMAKERS FORM BIPARTISAN CAUCUS
April 21 :: 'Pack of 46' poised to reshape House

LORI VOTES TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES
March 24 :: Local schools will have greater ability to improve busing, update computer technology and make infrastructure improvements under legislation approved today by the Michigan House.

LORI SHARES MARCH IS READING MONTH SLOGAN
March 5 :: State Rep. Matt Lori's motto to students for Reading Month is, "Life is full of choices - make reading number one!"

GRANHOLM UNVEILS BUDGET RECOMMENDATION
February 13 :: Lori concerned about impact on southwest Michigan

LORI, TYLER RESPOND TO GRANHOLM'S STATE OF THE STATE
February 4 :: State Reps. Matt Lori and Sharon Tyler today responded to the governor's 2009 State of the State address, in which Granholm laid out her legislative agenda for the year.

LORI REQUESTING IDEAS TO JUMP-START LOCAL ECONOMY
January 29 :: In anticipation of the state receiving federal funds as part of the stimulus package proposed by President Obama, Gov. Granholm is accepting proposals for projects that will create jobs and spur growth in the local economy.

AREA REPUBLICANS SWORN IN AT CAPITOL
January 14 :: Five local Republican lawmakers today took the oath of office as they were ceremonially sworn in at the Capitol. As Michigan's 95th Legislature met for the first time, the group of lawmakers - four newly-elected freshmen and one returning incumbent - announced their readiness to get to work and called for change to the status quo.

LORI OFFERS HELP FILING UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS
January 14 :: Lawmaker working to make sure residents able to receive benefits

LORI'S LANSING OFFICE NOW OPEN
January 14 :: State Rep. Matt Lori today officially opened his Lansing office, where he will work to serve the people of Cass and St. Joseph counties. He also announced key contact information.

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