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All Rights Reserved. 2/9/2010 10:39:14 AM 20 Amash: Governor should scrap failed "economic plan" that she vows to continue http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6220&District=72Legislator says central planning has damaged Michigan's economy 2/5/2010 4:27:10 PM DHS officials refuse to answer oversight questions from House committee members http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6219&District=74Agema says DHS is infamous for dangerous missteps 2/4/2010 2:48:14 PM Gov. calls for reforms long on Republican agenda http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6218&District=105House Republican Leader Kevin Elsenheimer, R-Kewadin, issued the following statement in response to the governor's final State of the State address: 2/3/2010 7:59:12 PM Harlon Hill Division II College Football Player of the Year winner visits state Capitol http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6217&District=79Joique Bell honored by Proos, lawmakers in Lansing 2/3/2010 12:57:45 PM End to lifetime health care benefits one step closer http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6216&District=45State Rep. Tom McMillin, R-Rochester Hills, today issued the following statement as the Michigan House today voted to end lifetime benefits for lawmakers: 2/2/2010 6:02:18 PM McMillin helps residents appeal property taxes http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6215&District=45Lawmaker hosts free town halls for all local homeowners 2/2/2010 5:45:55 PM Pavlov announces local winners of State of the State contest http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6214&District=81Port Huron, Algonac students head to Lansing 2/2/2010 5:27:24 PM Lund votes to end lifetime health care benefits for lawmakers http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6213&District=36State Rep. Pete Lund today voted to end lifetime health care for future lawmakers, but said he was disappointed the legislation allows those already serving to keep the benefit. 2/2/2010 5:27:21 PM Kowall fights to keep Shrine Circus in Michigan http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6212&District=44Lawmaker: Yet another economic tool to leave state because of Granholm 2/2/2010 5:25:56 PM Lori votes to end lifetime health care benefits for lawmakers http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6211&District=59State Rep. Matt Lori today voted to end lifetime health care for future lawmakers, but said he was disappointed the legislation allows those already serving to keep the benefit. 2/2/2010 4:53:12 PM One Down http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6210&District=105Elsenheimer, GOP applaud House efforts to end lifetime health care benefits, look to continued reform discussions 2/2/2010 3:51:06 PM Bolger measure helps small communities deal with noxious weeds http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6208&District=63 The state House Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs this week unanimously approved legislation introduced by state Rep. Jase Bolger which allows townships of any size to implement ordinances regarding the removal of weeds that overgrow homes and businesses. 2/1/2010 4:10:26 PM Haveman asks Granholm to endorse legislation protecting police, fire jobs http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6207&District=90 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. 2/1/2010 4:08:23 PM Subsidizing green jobs harmful, risky http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6206&District=45McMillin calls on governor to let job providers expand, create jobs 2/1/2010 3:29:32 PM Daley to host property tax appeal workshop http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6205&District=82State Rep. Kevin Daley is hosting two informational workshops for homeowners who want to learn how to appeal their property tax assessment. 2/1/2010 2:30:35 PM Agema welcomes governor's sudden embrace of gov't reform, cost-cutting http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6209&District=74ate Rep. Dave Agema today applauded a proposal by Jennifer Granholm to have state employees pay as much as 20 percent of their health care benefits. 1/29/2010 4:11:36 PM Reforms Stand Alone http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6204&District=105Governor joins House GOP calls for long-needed reforms 1/29/2010 3:56:02 PM Agema welcomes governor's sudden embrace of gov't reform, cost-cutting http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6203&District=74 State Rep. Dave Agema today applauded a proposal by Jennifer Granholm to have state employees pay as much as 20 percent of their health care benefits. 1/29/2010 3:22:37 PM Crawford hosts free property tax appeals seminar http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6202&District=38Public invited to attend informative event 1/28/2010 3:26:23 PM Lawmakers fight to protect the Great Lakes http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6201&District=78Ecological menace could destroy fishing, tourism industry in Michigan 1/27/2010 4:33:31 PM Lawmakers fight to protect the Great Lakes http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6200&District=79Ecological menace could destroy fishing, tourism industry in Michigan 1/27/2010 4:32:50 PM Amash measure stops forced unionization of private day-care providers http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6199&District=72Amash's measure clarifies the definition of 'state employee' and blocks unions from forcing membership upon individuals who are not genuine state employees. 1/27/2010 2:41:43 PM Lund announces new legislative aide http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6198&District=36State Rep. Pete Lund today announced he has hired a new legislative aide to work in his Lansing office. 1/27/2010 1:33:28 PM Opsommer applauds Senate efforts on local control http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6197&District=93"Reforming the Urban Cooperation Act will take away impediments in Lansing that are stopping local governments from doing their jobs," Opsommer said. 1/25/2010 5:16:07 PM Farmers can apply for assistance to help the environment http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6196&District=59Farmers in Cass and St. Joseph counties have until Feb. 19 to apply for financial assistance to make land improvements that will help the environment and increase wildlife habitat, state Rep. Matt Lori announced today. 1/25/2010 2:10:59 PM Walsh welcomes bipartisan support to end lifetime benefits for lawmakers http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6195&District=19 State Rep. John Walsh today expressed gratitude that House and Senate Democrats are supporting his call to end lifetime health care benefits for all state lawmakers, issuing the following statement: 1/25/2010 12:04:07 PM Farmers can apply for assistance to help the environment http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6194&District=82Lapper County farmers have until Feb. 19 to apply for financial assistance to make land improvements that will help the environment and increase wildlife habitat, state Rep. Kevin Daley announced today. 1/25/2010 11:45:11 AM Meltzer wants spending limits on campaign accounts http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6193&District=33Michigan elected officials who are charged with felony offenses will not be able to use their campaign funds for personal reasons under reform legislation introduced today by state Rep. Kim Meltzer. 1/22/2010 4:11:20 PM Amash welcomes Democrats' late interest in government transparency http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6192&District=72State Rep. Justin Amash today responded to the Michigan Democratic Party's Freedom of Information Act request for his 2009 office expenditure and reimbursement records. Amash has been posting these records on his website since taking office, and questioned why the Democrats have only now become interested in government transparency. 1/22/2010 12:38:50 PM GUEST OPINION: Tax breaks for work on homes will help economy Thursday, January 21, 2010 http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6191&District=44The Oakland Press (theoaklandpress.com), Serving Oakland County 1/22/2010 11:18:33 AM