Recent News from Rep. Bill Caul

GOVERNOR SIGNS CAUL LEGISLATION INTO LAW
July 19 :: Habitat for Humanity Restores in Michigan are guaranteed to operate under a tax-exempt status with legislation signed into law by the governor, state Rep. Bill Caul announced today.

CAUL SCHEDULES MIDLAND COUNTY OFFICE HOURS
June 14 :: Residents can visit with state Rep. Bill Caul in Midland County on Monday, June 21.

LAWMAKER: END STATE BUDGET DECEPTION
May 13 :: As Lansing continues to deal with billion-dollar state budget deficits, one Michigan House budget committee member is calling for an end to a bureaucratic shell game that has frustrated lawmakers from both sides of the aisle.

SAVE TIME WITH NEW ROAD REPAIR MAP -- CAUL
May 12 :: As Michigan's summer road projects get underway, state Rep. Bill Caul is offering a free road construction map to make traveling more convenient for mid-Michigan motorists.

CAUL UNVEILS BILL ALLOWING PHARMACIES TO REPACKAGE MAIL-ORDER DRUGS
March 4 :: Michigan senior citizens can more closely monitor their drug intake under legislation introduced today by Rep. Bill Caul that allows state pharmacies to make mail-order prescriptions safer to use.

REP. CAUL WANTS TO READ TO AREA STUDENTS
February 13 :: As March is Reading Month approaches, state Rep. Bill Caul is continuing an annual tradition and inviting all local teachers to contact his office to schedule a day for him to read to students.

CAUL LISTENS TO CONSTITUENTS, UNVEILS KEY TAX CREDIT BILLS
February 10 :: State Rep. Bill Caul today introduced legislation to help Michigan residents save money if they use certain bio-fuels or purchase hearing aids. Caul authored the two bills after local residents approached him with the ideas.

CAUL GETS KEY APPOINTMENT ON BUDGET PANEL
February 6 :: State Rep. Bill Caul will serve on the crucial House Appropriations Committee and help play a leading role on its higher education subcommittee, it was announced today.

CAUL WORKING TO HELP UNEMPLOYED WORKERS
January 21 :: State Rep. Bill Caul wants to make sure local unemployed residents are able to receive jobless benefits amid reports that the state's phone lines have been jammed with calls, and has created an easy-to-use form on his Web site to help.

MARY’S LAW SIGNED INTO LAW
July 10 :: Domestic violence victims in Michigan can now be alerted by satellite technology if their abuser gets nearby under legislation signed into law today, Rep. Bill Caul announced.

SENATE APPROVES BILL TO PROTECT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
June 26 :: Domestic violence victims in Michigan could be alerted by a beeper if their abuser gets nearby under legislation now on its way to the governor for consideration.

REP. CAUL SPONSORING SECOND ANNUAL SUMMER READING CONTEST
June 17 :: Mid-Michigan elementary school students could win a U.S. flag if they participate in the second annual Summer Reading Contest sponsored by state Rep. Bill Caul.

CAUL SCHEDULES MIDLAND COUNTY OFFICE HOURS
May 14 :: Residents can visit with state Rep. Bill Caul in Midland County on Monday, May 19.

HOUSE APPROVES LANDMARK BILL TO PROTECT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
May 1 :: Domestic violence victims in Michigan could be alerted by a beeper if their abuser gets nearby under groundbreaking legislation unanimously approved today by the state House.

CAUL INVITES SCHOOLS TO CONTACT HIM TO READ
February 13 :: As March is Reading Month approaches, state Rep. Bill Caul is inviting all local teachers to contact his office to schedule a day for him to visit their classroom to read to students.

HOUSE RETURNS TO HISTORIC BALANCE OF POWER UNDER CAUL PROPOSAL
January 30 :: The Michigan House would no longer be a partisan political institution under a historic legislative proposal unveiled today by state Rep. Bill Caul that requires the House to adopt a balance of power agreement.

HOUSE PANEL APPROVES CAUL BILL TO HELP MILITARY PERSONNEL CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY
January 23 :: A House committee today overwhelmingly approved legislation by Rep. Bill Caul that stops cell phone providers from charging cancellation fees to Michigan military personnel who are called to active duty.

CAUL COMMENDS COUNTY FOR TAKING LEAD ON GPS TETHERS
January 17 :: State Rep. Bill Caul today commended Isabella County for taking the initiative to purchase GPS tracking and tether systems to help protect victims of domestic violence. The Isabella County Commission voted this week to approve the purchase and use of GPS tethers.

CAUL PUSHES FOR USE OF BIO-PELLETS FOR FUEL
January 16 :: State Rep. Bill Caul today introduced legislation to help protect the environment and reduce the state's dependency on foreign fuels by encouraging the use of recycled wood pellets as an alternative energy.

CAUL TO SET UP HOME OFFICE IF GOVERNMENT SHUTS DOWN
September 27 :: State Rep. Bill Caul will establish an office in his Mount Pleasant home and will be available to help local residents if the state government shuts down next Monday.

CAUL REMINDS STUDENTS TO SEND IN CONTEST ENTRIES
July 31 :: Mid-Michigan elementary school students have until Aug. 31 to participate in a unique summer reading contest created by state Rep. Bill Caul.

BILL WOULD ALLOW 17-YEAR-OLDS TO VOTE
June 21 :: State Rep. Bill Caul today introduced legislation giving 17-year-olds the opportunity to vote in Michigan primary elections if they turn 18 on or before the general election.

CAUL WANTS FEEDBACK FROM LOCAL BUSINESSE
May 9 :: SBT replacement plans critical to state's economic success

CAUL MEASURE TO IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY
May 3 :: Measure allows pharmacies to repackage mail-order drugs

REP. CAUL WANTS TO READ TO LOCAL STUDENTS
February 20 :: Lawmaker to take part in March is Reading Month activities

CAUL GIVEN LEADERSHIP ROLE ON HIGHER ED PANEL
January 31 :: State Rep. Bill Caul will serve as Republican vice chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education for the 2007-08 legislative session, House leaders announced today.

CAUL BILL TO EMPOWER CONSUMERS
January 25 :: Residents could freeze their credit to help stop ID theft

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