http://www.gophouse.com News and information from the Michigan House Republicans en-us Copyright 2007-2010 Michigan House Republican Caucus. All Rights Reserved. 9/2/2010 4:45:02 PM 20 http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6640&District=93Opsommer criticizes the stalling of Michigan's legislation 9/1/2010 3:40:53 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6639&District=19 8/30/2010 4:51:35 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6638&District=72Measure is necessary for legislators to fully understand the consequences of legislation they vote on. 8/30/2010 11:49:29 AM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6633&District=19 8/27/2010 5:17:52 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6636&District=80As 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. 8/26/2010 2:55:04 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6635&District=79As 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. 8/26/2010 2:53:13 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6637&District=45Measure is necessary to give legislators time to actually read the bills and for them to fully understand the consequences of legislation they vote on. 8/26/2010 10:07:59 AM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6634&District=88House Dems charge ahead with plan to raid budget 8/25/2010 5:11:10 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6632&District=88Saugatuck lawmaker calls on colleagues to kill gaming measure 8/24/2010 1:03:38 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6631&District=79Lawmaker takes action to protect families 8/20/2010 4:55:25 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6630&District=88Haveman, Genetski: No coal plant hurts long term economic growth in Holland area 8/20/2010 3:02:00 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6629&District=90Haveman, Genetski: No coal plant hurts long term economic growth in Holland area 8/20/2010 3:01:14 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6628&District=79 8/20/2010 12:07:48 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6627&District=98About 400 people were in Midland last Friday to discuss local and state issues with lawmakers, learn about available services and enjoy food and fun at the 12th annual Senior Salute Day for Middle Michigan. 8/19/2010 3:50:44 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6626&District=71State Rep. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, today introduced legislation to ban the marijuana bars and clubs that have popped up in Michigan since passage of the state's medical marijuana initiative, saying users should not be encouraged to drive on Michigan streets. 8/19/2010 3:44:52 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6625&District=90GOP plan had broad bipartisan support in both Senate and House. 8/17/2010 5:01:39 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6624&District=93State Rep. Paul Opsommer, R-DeWitt, today questioned a new plan to increase state coffers by reducing the number of legally authorized liquor distributors in the state down to one, a move that would in effect create a state-sanctioned monopoly. 8/13/2010 4:05:54 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6623&District=19 8/5/2010 1:48:17 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6622&District=58State Rep. Ken Kurtz on Thursday joined several state and local elected officials in Marshall for a situation briefing on Michigan's oil spill by the Environmental Protection Agency and Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment. 7/30/2010 2:11:01 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6621&District=19Walsh's bipartisan action leads to a win for Livonia, Clarenceville schools 7/30/2010 11:25:38 AM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6620&District=44Kowall: Reform necessary to move state forward 7/30/2010 11:07:56 AM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6619&District=94State Rep. Ken Horn, a vice chair of the House Energy and Technology Committee, this morning traveled to the site of the massive oil spill near Marshall, Mich. to hear an up-to-the-minute briefing on efforts to clean up the disaster. 7/29/2010 4:59:55 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6618&District=19Auto dealer jobs will be protected during automaker bankruptcy under bipartisan legislation headed to the governor today. State Reps. John Walsh (R-Livonia) and Roy Schmidt (D-Grand Rapids) are working to update Michigan law to reflect changes in the auto industry and the state, national and international economy. 7/28/2010 3:52:36 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6617&District=90 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. 7/28/2010 3:12:39 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6616&District=36State Rep. Pete Lund has been named by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce as a "Champion of Commerce" for his consistent efforts to create jobs and improve Michigan's business environment. 7/27/2010 1:03:08 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6615&District=94State Rep. Ken Horn today co-sponsored legislation this week that gives Michigan residents the right to opt out of the new federal health care mandate. 7/23/2010 4:53:17 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6614&District=59State Rep. Matt Lori today released information regarding the extension of unemployment benefits recently approved by Congress. 7/23/2010 2:23:00 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6613&District=90State audit finds rampant fraud, abuse and physical assault in DCH system, House GOP calls for AG investigation 7/22/2010 2:45:40 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6612&District=45State Rep. Tom McMillin today introduced legislation allowing Michigan residents to opt out of the new federal health care mandate. 7/21/2010 4:55:42 PM http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=6611&District=99Habitat 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. 7/19/2010 4:49:18 PM