Kurtz most effective first-term policy maker

State Rep. Kenneth Kurtz of Coldwater saw more bills signed into law than all first-term Michigan House lawmakers during the 2009 legislative session, it was announced today.

As U.S. flag designer is honored in state House, local lawmaker recalls special Hillsdale ceremony

The Michigan House today formally honored the Michigan man who designed the U.S.'s 50-star flag, which brought back special memories for state Rep. Kenneth Kurtz who had invited the man, Robert Heft, to a special ceremony in Hillsdale in 2004.

Kurtz foster care bill now goes to governor

Michigan foster care children could have a more stable transition into new foster care homes under legislation now headed to the governor for consideration as a state law.

Michigan House approves Kurtz bill to improve government efficiency

The state House today overwhelmingly approved bipartisan legislation by Rep. Kenneth Kurtz that allows Michigan parents with suspended driver licenses because of delinquent child support payments to get their licenses back more quickly after complying with court orders.

Bipartisan panel should continue to hire state agriculture director

State Rep. Kenneth Kurtz today helped unveil legislation to allow the bipartisan Michigan Agricultural Commission to continue appointing the state Department of Agriculture director.

Governor signs Kurtz veterans bill

A bill introduced by Rep. Ken Kurtz to help properly bury the unclaimed cremated remains of Michigan veterans is now law.

Michigan Senate approves Kurtz veterans bill

The Michigan Senate today unanimously approved legislation introduced by Rep. Kenneth Kurtz that helps identify and properly bury the unclaimed cremated remains of Michigan veterans.

Kurtz wants agriculture department to remain intact

State Rep. Kenneth Kurtz and a bipartisan group of lawmakers today sent a letter to Gov. Granholm asking her to stop plans to merge the Department of Agriculture with the departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality.

Kurtz gets 2 bills approved by House in 1 day

State Rep. Kenneth Kurtz today successfully maneuvered two of his bills through the Michigan House, a rare feat for any lawmaker but almost unheard of for Kurtz considering he is a member of the chamber's minority party.

Kurtz bill to help provide stability for foster care children

Michigan's most vulnerable children could have a more stable transition into foster care homes under legislation unveiled today by Rep. Ken Kurtz that allows the children to continue attending the same public school.