Recent News from Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker
PROOS, SCHUITMAKER OFFER TIPS TO PROTECT RESIDENTS AGAINST EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS
August 26 :: As the Michigan Department of Community Health confirmed a third case of the mosquito-borne disease Eastern Equine Encephalitis, state Reps. John Proos and Tonya Schuitmaker today offered tips to protect families from this serious infection.
K-2 DRUG BANNED BY HOUSE
June 23 :: Schuitmaker: Synthetic marijuana highly potent, dangerous
HOUSE SERVES UP HOME COOKING
June 15 :: Schuitmaker votes to allow farmer markets to sell homemade food
SCHUITMAKER ANNOUNCES FREE FISHING WEEKEND
June 10 :: During the weekend of June 12-13 all fishing license fees will be temporarily waived as a way to promote fishing in Michigan, state Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker announced today.
SCHUITMAKER CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION OF TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM
April 28 :: State spends millions for jobs that are promised, but never created, report says
SCHUITMAKER, GEORGE TO HOST FIFTH ANNUAL SENIOR AND VETERAN EXPO
April 15 :: For the fifth year running, state Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker and Sen. Tom George are teaming up with the Mattawan Lions Club to host their Kalamazoo area Senior and Veteran Expo.
SENIOR AND VETERAN EXPO LOOKING FOR EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
March 22 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker and Sen. Tom George are asking local community organizations and businesses to participate as event sponsors and exhibitors in the fifth annual Kalamazoo area Senior and Veteran Expo.
LAWMAKERS RESTORE FUNDING FOR COUNTY JAIL PROGRAM
March 4 :: Following a veto by the governor that crippled funding for local county services, several southwest Michigan lawmakers today voted to restore funding to the County Jail Reimbursement Program after a long-fought battle.
REP. SCHUITMAKER OFFERS FREE TAXPAYER GUIDE
February 10 :: Need help filing out your 2009 Michigan tax return? State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker is offering Kalamazoo area residents a free taxpayer guide, which may be downloaded by visiting her website at www.gophouse.com/schuitmaker.htm and clicking the "Publications" link on the left.
SCHUITMAKER, JONES WELCOME SUPPORT FROM DEMOCRATS ON ENDING LIFETIME HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR STATE LAWMAKERS
January 19 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker and Rick Jones today expressed gratitude that House and Senate Democrats are supporting their longtime call to end lifetime health care benefits for all state lawmakers.
SCHUITMAKER: OBAMA MUST TAKE ACTION TO STOP ASIAN CARP
January 14 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker today introduced a resolution urging President Obama to take immediate action to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.
SCHUITMAKER HAS PERFECT VOTING RECORD
December 29 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker did not miss a single vote during the 2009 House legislative session, making her one of only a few Michigan lawmakers who can boast a perfect voting record.
GOVERNOR SIGNS LEGISLATION TO PROTECT RESIDENTS FROM UTILITY SHUTOFFS
December 14 :: Schuitmaker: Law will help prevent deaths during winter months
SMOKING BAN HEADS TO GOVERNOR
December 10 :: Ban includes all workplaces, exempts casinos, cigar bars
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TO TAKE UP CREATIVE NEW INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING LEGISLATION
December 1 :: The Michigan House Transportation Committee on Thursday is scheduled to discuss an innovative new way of funding infrastructure enhancements known as the Private Investment Infrastructure Funding (PIIF) option, which would bring a "business model" approach to infrastructure funding.
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.
HEALTH CARE TAX WILL INCREASE COSTS
October 8 :: Schuitmaker: Tax on doctors will make medical treatment more expensive, push deficit on backs of patients
SCHUITMAKER, BOLGER VOTE AGAINST NEW STATE POLICE HQ
September 21 :: $100 million building unnecessary, lawmakers say
HOUSE VOTES TO PROTECT SENIORS
August 26 :: Package of legislation protects seniors from financial harm
HOUSE GOP INTRODUCES PLAN TO REINVIGORATE, REINVEST & REFORM
August 12 :: Michigan House Republicans today said the state can solve its budget shortfall, invest in jobs and stimulate the economy without repeating the 2007 budget stalemate and short-lived government shutdown that resulted in the largest tax increase in Michigan history, and they offered a plan to do just that.
SCHUITMAKER REMINDS RESIDENTS TO APPLY FOR ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS
July 21 :: Aug. 17 is deadline to apply
SCHUITMAKER ENCOURAGES UNINSURED RESIDENTS TO APPLY FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE
July 16 ::
SCHUITMAKER TO DONATE 6 DAYS OF PAY
June 17 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker announced she will donate six days of pay to various southwest Michigan nonprofits in solidarity with the thousands of state employees who are being forced to take unpaid furlough days to help balance the budget.
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
SCHUITMAKER INVITES RESIDENTS TO SENIOR AND VETERAN EXPO
April 21 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker is inviting residents to her fourth annual Senior and Veteran Expo.
SCHUITMAKER VOTES TO PROTECT LOCAL JOBS
IN AUTO SUPPLY INDUSTRY
March 26 :: Local auto suppliers are encouraged to stay in Michigan under legislation supported by state Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker on Wednesday that provides up to $250 million in tax incentives to suppliers that decide to consolidate their operations within the state.
SCHUITMAKER ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
March 18 :: The House today voted to approve use of federal stimulus funds for road improvement projects throughout the state, including $68 million to widen I-94 near Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo and $3.3 million for a road resurfacing project north of Paw Paw.
SCHUITMAKER CELEBRATES READING MONTH
March 6 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker is celebrating March is Reading Month by visiting classrooms throughout southwest Michigan and the Kalamazoo area to promote reading.
SENIOR AND VETERAN EXPO LOOKING FOR SPONSORS
March 5 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker is asking local community organizations and businesses to participate as event sponsors and exhibitors in the fourth annual Senior and Veteran Expo.
SCHUITMAKER OFFERS HELP FILING UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS
March 4 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker is urging residents who are having difficulty filing unemployment claims to contact her office for help.
SCHUITMAKER WARNS BUSINESSES OF ECONOMIC STIMULUS SCAM
February 25 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker is warning local businesses about a scam involving the U.S. Small Business Administration and the recently approved economic stimulus package.
SCHUITMAKER KEEPS RESIDENTS UP-TO-DATE WITH E-NEWSLETTER
February 18 :: Southwest Michigan residents who want to stay informed about the latest news from the state Capitol may sign up for a free email newsletter from state Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker.
SCHUITMAKER INVITES RESIDENTS TO OFFICE HOURS
February 11 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker is holding district office hours to give residents a convenient opportunity to meet with her locally. Schuitmaker will be available:
SCHUITMAKER TO SERVE ON HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
February 6 :: Southwest lawmaker also named to Energy & Technology, Appropriations
SCHUITMAKER RESPONDS TO GRANHOLM'S STATE OF THE STATE
February 4 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker today offered her thoughts about the 2009 State of the State address, in which Gov. Granholm laid out her legislative agenda for the year.
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.
SCHUITMAKER DONATES HATS AND GLOVES
January 12 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker, in collaboration with a local retailer, recently donated $1,000 worth of hats, gloves and other winter clothing items to children from Van Buren and Kalamazoo County.
LAWMAKERS FIX COSTLY BUSINESS TAX MISTAKE
December 19 :: Lawmakers today approved legislation to fix a mistake that is costing Michigan businesses millions of dollars, state Reps. John Proos and Tonya Schuitmaker announced.
SCHUITMAKER REELECTED ASSISTANT MINORITY FLOOR LEADER
November 13 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker will retain her position as assistant minority floor leader following House Republican leadership elections held Thursday afternoon.
WMU TO RECEIVE $11.7 MILLION FOR SANGREN HALL RENOVATION
September 29 :: Funding for KVCC campus expansion also approved by House
SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE TO RECEIVE $1.6 MILLION
September 29 :: Southwestern Michigan College will receive $1.6 million to help renovate and expand its Technology Building, state Reps. Neal Nitz and Tonya Schuitmaker announced today.
SMOKING BAN FALLS SIX VOTES SHORT IN HOUSE
September 24 :: Efforts to ban smoking in restaurants and other public indoor places fell six votes short in the House on Tuesday, putting the possibility of Michigan soon joining the growing list of smoke-free states in jeopardy. Due to a procedural maneuver, however, it is likely the legislation could come up for another vote before the end of the year.
HOUSE PACKAGE GOOD FOR STUDENTS, FARMERS
September 19 :: Legislation improves school meals, supports local agriculture
SCHUITMAKER INTRODUCES PLAN TO GET MORE FRESH PRODUCE INTO SCHOOL CAFETERIAS
September 2 :: The tradition of bringing an apple for teacher may have died out years ago, but state Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker hopes to encourage more students to eat fresh fruits and vegetables by making it easier for schools to purchase food grown locally.
SCHUITMAKER SAYS RESIDENTS CAN STILL RECEIVE STIMULUS CHECKS
July 31 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker today is reminding local residents that they still have time to file their taxes in order to receive an economic stimulus check from the federal government.
SCHUITMAKER FIGHTS TO BRING MORE FUNDING TO WMU
June 12 ::
SCHUITMAKER: AIRPORT FUNDING FINALLY APPROVED
June 10 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker, R-Lawton, today made the following statement regarding the House vote to accept $163 million of federal funding for local aviation projects:
GOVERNOR AGREES WITH REP. SCHUITMAKER:
DEMOCRATS MUST MOVE AIRPORT FUNDING ASAP
June 2 :: GOP: Politics is putting local money at risk
SCHUITMAKER MAY UPDATE
May 21 :: Monthly legislative update
DELAY IN LANSING JEOPARDIZES FUNDING FOR LOCAL AIRPORT PROJECTS
May 21 :: House GOP says state could lose out on millions of dollars
SCHUITMAKER MAY UPDATE
May 12 :: Montly legislative update
SCHUITMAKER PRAISES MPI,SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST
April 28 :: Southwest Michigan business adds 3,000 jobs in Mattawan
SENIOR AND VETERAN EXPO HUGE SUCCESS
April 14 :: Mattawan officials, Lions club host 500 local people, 75 exhibits
HOUSE APPROVES COLLECTING DNA SAMPLES
SCHUITMAKER HELPS SPONSOR BILL TO BUILD PUBLIC SAFETY DATABASE
February 20 :: Individuals arrested for specific violent crimes will be required to provide DNA samples to the Michigan State Police under legislation approved by the House yesterday.
STATE OPEN FOR BUSINESS
October 1 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker today issued the following statement in response to House approval of a package of legislation that prevents a full government shutdown and includes a combination of reforms and tax increases:
LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE GRANT FOR LOCAL PARK
September 6 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker and state Sen. Ron Jelinek today announced South Haven Township will receive $1 million in state funding for the Deerlick Creek Beach park project.
GREAT LAKES, ENVIRONMENT WIN BATTLE AGAINST POLLUTION
August 23 :: State Reps. John Proos and Tonya Schuitmaker today praised British Petroleum’s (BP) decision to not increase the amount of chemicals and pollutants it dumps into Lake Michigan from its Whiting, Indiana refinery.
LAWMAKERS OPPOSE BP PLAN TO DUMP WASTE IN LAKE MICHIGAN
August 7 :: State Reps. Tonya Schuitmaker and John Proos today announced they will introduce legislation in the state House to oppose plans by British Petroleum (BP) to increase the amount of chemicals and pollutants it dumps into Lake Michigan from its Whiting, Indiana refinery.
SCHUITMAKER NAMED TO TOURISM TASK FORCE
July 11 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker today announced she has been appointed to the newly created Michigan Tourism Task Force to gather ideas from tourism officials and small-business owners on how best to strengthen Michigan’s tourism industry.
HOUSE MOVES TO MAKE WATERWAYS SAFER
June 13 :: In a major move to make Michigan’s waterways and trails safer, the state House today came down strongly against operating watercraft, off-road vehicles or snowmobiles while under the influence of alcohol.
SCHUITMAKER TO CO-HOST BOOSTER SEAT GIVEAWAY
June 8 :: To increase awareness and use of booster seats, state Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker is teaming up with Safe Kids Van Buren County to host a booster seat giveaway next week.
COMMITTEE APPROVES LEGISLATION CRACKING DOWN ON DRUNK BOATING
June 6 :: State Reps. Tonya Schuitmaker and Neal Nitz today announced House committee approval of legislation to lower the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level from .10 to .08 for individuals who operate watercraft, off-road vehicles or snowmobiles, and enact stricter sentencing for those who operate the vehicles while intoxicated.
COVERT YOUTH JOINS REP. SCHUITMAKER AT STATE CAPITOL
April 26 :: State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker today welcomed six-year-old Kendrick Wiggins from Covert Elementary School to the state Capitol to present a short speech at the start of House session.
REPRESENTATIVE TONYA SCHUITMAKER COMMITS TO TACKLING CRITICAL INTERNATIONAL POLICY ISSUES AND PROMOTING GLOBAL COOPERATION THROUGH NFWL INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE
March 27 :: Michigan State Representative Tonya Schuitmaker has joined with women elected officials from across the nation that are determined to help shape international policy issues that affect us all. The NFWL International Committee will tackle critical international policy issues and promote global cooperation.
SCHUITMAKER ENCOURAGES SUPPORT OF CHILD ABUSE ADVOCACY GROUP
February 28 :: Income tax check-off provides funding for child protection
HOUSE RESPONSES TO THE STATE OF THE STATE
February 6 :: The governor proposed all kinds of new programs and initiatives. The problem is she has no money to pay for them.
STATE REP. TONYA SCHUITMAKER, R-LAWTON, TONIGHT ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AFTER GOVERNOR JENNIFER GRANHOLM'S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
February 6 :: "The governor is absolutely correct that we need to focus on jobs for Michigan residents. I look forward to working with her and my colleagues to create jobs, but more importantly Pfizer is a perfect example of why we need to work to maintain the jobs we have left.
SCHUITMAKER NAMED REPUBLICAN POINT PERSON ON JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
January 26 :: Lawmaker also named to Education and Joint Committee on Administrative Rule
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