Panel: Let's move forward on MagLev plan

Michigan should consider a revolutionary elevated MagLev rail system proposed from Detroit to Lansing as soon as possible, according to a comprehensive report issued today by a special bipartisan task force.

Rogers wants state budget completed before Saturday deadline

State Rep. Bill Rogers and members of the House Bipartisan Freshman Caucus today sent a formal letter to key state budget leaders urging them to get a complete state budget signed into law before the looming Saturday, Oct. 31 deadline.

Rogers condemns move to raise taxes

State Rep. Bill Rogers, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, said he is outraged that House Democrats tonight pushed through tax increases on Michigan residents and job providers in order to balance the state budget.

Is governor's museum fee proposal illegal?

State Rep. Bill Rogers today requested an opinion from the Michigan attorney general on whether the governor has the authority to order the state to create an admission fee for Michigan Historical Museum facilities and exhibits.

Local lawmakers to sponsor series of job search seminars

State Reps. Bill Rogers and Cindy Denby are partnering with Cleary University in Howell to host a series of job search seminars starting on Sept. 18.

Rogers calls for tougher teacher strike laws

To help avert a potential teacher strike in Detroit next month, state Rep. Bill Rogers is urging a House committee to consider bipartisan legislation to give the state the power to suspend or revoke the teaching certificate of any striking teacher.

Rogers named to bipartisan panel on health care reform

Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton, will serve on a bipartisan House committee to review a proposal to overhaul public employee health care in Michigan, which could save nearly $1 billion in taxpayer money, help solve the state's persistent structural deficits and preserve jobs for Michigan workers.

High-speed rail task force to meet in Detroit

The bipartisan Interstate Traveler Task Force will stop at Detroit's Fox Theatre on Aug. 17 to take testimony on the feasibility of a revolutionary MagLev rail system proposed from Detroit to Lansing.

High-speed rail task force to meet in Ann Arbor

The bipartisan Interstate Traveler Task Force will make a stop in Ann Arbor on July 10 to take testimony on the feasibility of a revolutionary MagLev rail system from Detroit to Lansing, state Rep. Bill Rogers announced today.

Lawmakers rev up pressure to keep Auto Show in southeast Michigan

Time running out on keeping NAIAS in auto capitol of the world