Recent News from Rep. Larry DeShazor

DESHAZOR BILL ALLOWS TEACHERS TO CLAIM TAX CREDIT FOR BUYING SCHOOL SUPPLIES
June 24 :: 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
May 13 :: 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
March 31 :: 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!
March 10 ::  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
January 7 ::  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
October 14 :: Governor, lieutenant governor, department heads also lose pay for late budgets

DHS EMPLOYEES MAY BE WORKING OVERTIME DAY AFTER FURLOUGH DAYS
September 2 :: Lawmakers send letter to governor, FOIA request to DHS

DESHAZOR: MICHIGAN NEEDS TO GET ITS FAIR SHARE OF FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
August 21 :: More funds means more jobs, Portage lawmaker says

DESHAZOR TO WALK IN SUMMER STROLL FOR EPILEPSY
June 2 :: Portage lawmaker helps raise money for epilepsy research

TAX CREDIT TO CREATE HUNDREDS OF LOCAL JOBS
May 19 :: 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.

DESHAZOR ADVOCATES FOR MICHIGAN'S UNEMPLOYED
March 19 :: New bill puts end to unemployment taxes

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

DESHAZOR: SHOW TAXPAYERS THE MONEY
February 5 :: State Rep. Larry DeShazor today joined with several other House Republicans and Attorney General Mike Cox in calling for more transparency and greater accountability in government spending.

DESHAZOR APPOINTED TO KEY HOUSE COMMITTEES
January 26 :: State Rep. Larry DeShazor was named a member of the House committees on commerce; education; senior health, security and retirement; and transportation for the 2009-10 legislative session.

AREA REPUBLICANS TAKE OATH OF OFFICE
January 14 :: Five local Republican lawmakers today took the oath of office as they were ceremonially sworn in at the Capitol.

DESHAZOR TAPPED TO SERVE AS CAUCUS VICE CHAIR
November 13 :: With the elections over, returning and newly-elected state representatives today met at the Capitol to select party leaders for the upcoming legislative term.

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