Recent News from Rep. Joseph Haveman

� GOV. PUTS KIBOSH ON PLAN FOR MORE JOBS �
August 20 :: Haveman, Genetski: No coal plant hurts long term economic growth in Holland area

GOV. BLOCKS COST-CONTROL MEASURES FOLLOWING $4.4 BILLION IN PROBLEMATIC DCH SPENDING
August 17 :: GOP plan had broad bipartisan support in both Senate and House.

HOUSE APPROVES GOP REFORMS TARGETING DCH OVERSPENDING, PHYSICAL ABUSE
July 28 ::  The House of Representatives today approved legislation requiring the hiring of an independent auditor within the Department of Community Health to implement internal controls and cost-saving measures.

AUDIT QUESTIONS $4.4 BILLION IN DCH SPENDING -- IN JUST 2 YEARS
July 22 :: State audit finds rampant fraud, abuse and physical assault in DCH system, House GOP calls for AG investigation

HAVEMAN APPOINTED TO SERVE ON NEW PANEL TO INVESTIGATE STATE SPENDING
May 27 :: State Rep. Joe Haveman has been appointed to a new budget subcommittee that will help find and recommend ways to save taxpayer dollars in the state's costly process of purchasing products.

HAVEMAN URGES APPROVAL PERMIT FOR HOLLAND COAL BOILER EXPANSION
April 15 ::  State Rep. Joe Haveman today successfully pushed through a resolution calling on the Granholm administration to approve permits allowing a 78 megawatt coal boiler expansion project in Holland and a new 600 megawatt coal plant in Rogers City.

GOP BALANCES BUDGET WITHOUT TAX HIKES
March 25 :: Budget plan touted as blueprint for Michigan's economic future

GOP CRACKS DOWN ON WELFARE FRAUD
March 9 :: State lawmakers fight to make sure funds are getting to those in need

HAVEMAN ASKS GRANHOLM TO ENDORSE LEGISLATION PROTECTING POLICE, FIRE JOBS
February 1 ::  State Rep. Joe Haveman today sent a letter to Gov. Granholm asking her to consider his legislation to help protect police and fire services in cities statewide.

HAVEMAN HAS SUPPORTED SCALING BACK LEGISLATOR BENEFITS SINCE TAKING OFFICE
January 20 ::  Following a press conference by Democratic lawmakers touting legislation to eliminate lifetime health care benefits for legislators, State Rep. Joe Haveman today called on Democrats in the legislature to stop posturing and start passing reforms.

HAVEMAN LEGISLATION PROTECTS POLICE, FIRE JOBS BY CHANGING BARGAINING RULES
December 8 ::  State Rep. Joe Haveman today introduced legislation protecting police and fire jobs by changing collective bargaining rules set forth by Public Act 312.

MEASURE KEEPS ELECTED OFFICIALS FROM COLLECTING UNEMPLOYMENT AFTER LEAVING OFFICE
November 4 :: State Rep. Joe Haveman today announced his work on legislation to keep elected officials from collecting unemployment when they leave office

HAVEMAN: GOV'S VETO OF MSU EXTENSION FUNDING WILL HURT AGRICULTURE
October 23 :: Ag cuts piled on school cuts in an attempt to force tax hikes

GOP LAWMAKERS SAY CRACKDOWN ON WELFARE FRAUD WILL SAVE STATE MILLIONS
October 8 :: Three Republican state lawmakers today announced legislation to crack down on fraud, waste and abuse in Michigan's welfare system.

HAVEMAN HEARS TESTIMONY ABOUT CALIFORNIA, GITMO PRISONERS POSSIBLY BEING SENT TO STANDISH
August 12 :: Holland lawmaker asks for input from local residents

HAVEMAN FIGHTS GANG VIOLENCE
May 13 :: State Rep. Joe Haveman has introduced legislation to create penalties for gang membership and recruitment as defined in a law passed last year.

HAVEMAN RESPONDS TO GOVERNOR’S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
February 3 :: State Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland, today responded to Gov. Jennifer Granholm's State of the State address.

HAVEMAN APPOINTED TO HOUSE COMMITTEES
January 28 :: State Rep. Joe Haveman will focus on keeping the Great Lakes clean, as well has addressing key insurance, labor and legal issues as House committees for the 2009-2010 legislative session were announced Monday.

HAVEMAN ENSURES UNEMPLOYED WORKERS CAN RECEIVE JOBLESS BENEFITS
January 21 :: UIA phones inundated with calls, filing a claim difficult

HAVEMAN SWORN IN AS STATE REPRESENTATIVE
January 14 :: Joe Haveman's dream to serve as a state legislator came true today as he was sworn in on the floor of the House of Representatives on the first day of the new legislative session.

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