http://www.gophouse.com News and information from the Michigan House Republicans en-us Copyright 2007 Michigan House Republican Caucus. All Rights Reserved. 7/5/2008 3:02:10 PM 20 http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5062&District=105 The state's quick response and thorough, on-going review of the Pigeon River and its fish population following a June 13 dam malfunction is an excellent example of Michigan residents receiving the service and protection they expect, Rep. Kevin Elsenheimer said today. 7/2/2008 4:09:38 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5059&District=71Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon today joined with business, labor and economic leaders to announce a united Michigan campaign to help MSU win a national competition for the $550 million Facility for Rare Isotope Beams funded by the U. S. Department of Energy. 7/1/2008 4:22:58 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5058&District=59State Rep. Rick Shaffer today applauded a decision issued by the Supreme Court earlier this week. 6/30/2008 9:56:17 AM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5057&District=79Loan program will help get projects underway 6/30/2008 9:52:49 AM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5056&District=89State Rep. Arlan Meekhof today released the following statement regarding the state's budget and the failure to address the real issues. 6/27/2008 5:03:47 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5055&District=77With the state budget nearly completed, state Rep. Kevin Green today announced he will continue fighting for a fairer revenue sharing formula after a very small statewide increase. 6/27/2008 5:02:06 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5054&District=93Changes to the 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund were concurred on this week that would create a new energy, education and jobs-related program under the Michigan Strategic Fund. 6/27/2008 4:46:35 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5053&District=78Baroda lawmaker votes awaits serious government reform 6/27/2008 3:21:54 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5052&District=39Law's plan will provide an increase in over $20 million for Oakland County Roads 6/27/2008 1:32:48 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5032&District=61State Rep. Jack Hoogendyk and House Republicans today hoped to put added pressure on pro-life Democrats by calling for immediate passage of Senate Bill 776, the partial-birth abortion ban. 6/27/2008 10:53:49 AM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5047&District=93The U.S..Supreme Court today ruled that the Second Amendment is an individual and not a collective right, holding that "the Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm, unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home." 6/26/2008 1:20:27 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5046&District=79Bipartisan legislation protect environment, economy 6/26/2008 11:40:22 AM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5045&District=79Bill increases penalties, helps victims recover 6/26/2008 11:32:10 AM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5051&District=102The Michigan Legislature has unanimously approved legislation to prevent other regions of the country and world from large-scale water diversion of the Great Lakes while allowing key economic development in Michigan, state Rep. Darwin Booher announced. 6/26/2008 11:12:10 AM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5050&District=85The Shiawassee County health board will have the authority to waive fees for nonprofit food licenses under legislation overwhelmingly approved today by the Michigan House, state Rep. Dick Ball announced. 6/26/2008 11:10:23 AM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5049&District=99Domestic 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. 6/26/2008 11:08:47 AM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5061&District=89Consumers will no longer have to pay taxes on cash rebates they receive when purchasing goods under legislation introduced today by state Rep. Arlan Meekhof. 6/26/2008 10:50:41 AM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5060&District=70With job providers around the state having to put hiring and expansions on hold due to the state's sputtering business climate, state Rep. Judy Emmons will host a small business forum on July 1. 6/26/2008 10:48:15 AM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5044&District=93House Bills 5971 (Rep. Paul Opsommer - R93) and 4097 (Rep. Aldo Vagnozzi - D37) would raise the Homestead Property Tax Credit and index it to inflation for the future. 6/25/2008 5:09:54 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5043&District=40 6/25/2008 4:26:52 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5042&District=98A new booster seat law taking effect July 1 requires the use of approved booster seats for children who are under 8 years old and less than four feet nine inches tall, state Rep. John Moolenaar announced. 6/25/2008 3:38:43 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5041&District=90State Rep. Bill Huizenga today announced he has introduced legislation allowing parents to decide what they want done with the fetal remains of an aborted or stillborn child. 6/25/2008 3:08:42 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5040&District=21 6/25/2008 12:21:54 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5039&District=98State Rep. John Moolenaar today voted against legislation to establish an annual "Ride your Motorcycle to Work Day," saying the Michigan House must stop wasting precious time and address measures that will help create jobs and improve the economy. 6/24/2008 5:05:58 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5038&District=89Rep. Meekhof pleased with successful committee work 6/24/2008 3:06:31 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5017&District=87State Rep. Brian Calley has been named Legislator of the Year by the Small Business Association of Michigan for his strong advocacy to strengthen the state's economy and create jobs. 6/23/2008 3:20:55 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5019&District=72State Rep. Glenn Steil was recently named Legislator of the Year by the Michigan Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for his work on separate legislation mandating infant hearing screenings and requiring that seniors be tested for hearing loss prior to being diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. 6/23/2008 10:10:00 AM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5018&District=77Michigan's unemployment rate has reached the highest number in 16 years and is cause for serious concern about the future of the state's economy, state Rep. Kevin Green said today. 6/23/2008 10:04:49 AM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5016&District=105Elsenheimer: Gaylord still waiting on 11-year-old Northwest deal 6/19/2008 2:51:43 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=5015&District=102House amendment passed over as bill moves to Senate 6/19/2008 2:50:36 PM