Rep. Schuitmaker on jobs.

Schuitmaker, Jones welcome support from Democrats on ending lifetime health care benefits for state lawmakers

State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker and Rick Jones today expressed gratitude that House and Senate Democrats are supporting their longtime call to end lifetime health care benefits for all state lawmakers.

Schuitmaker: Obama must take action to stop Asian carp

State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker today introduced a resolution urging President Obama to take immediate action to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.

Schuitmaker has perfect voting record

State Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker did not miss a single vote during the 2009 House legislative session, making her one of only a few Michigan lawmakers who can boast a perfect voting record.

Governor signs legislation to protect residents from utility shutoffs

Schuitmaker: Law will help prevent deaths during winter months

Smoking ban heads to governor

Ban includes all workplaces, exempts casinos, cigar bars

House Transportation Committee to take up creative new infrastructure funding legislation

The Michigan House Transportation Committee on Thursday is scheduled to discuss an innovative new way of funding infrastructure enhancements known as the Private Investment Infrastructure Funding (PIIF) option, which would bring a "business model" approach to infrastructure funding.

GOP lawmakers call for override of county jail reimbursement veto

Gov. Granholm on Wednesday used her line-item veto authority to eliminate the county jail reimbursement program.

Health care tax will increase costs

Schuitmaker: Tax on doctors will make medical treatment more expensive, push deficit on backs of patients

Schuitmaker, Bolger vote against new State Police HQ

$100 million building unnecessary, lawmakers say

House votes to protect seniors

Package of legislation protects seniors from financial harm