Representative Joe Haveman on the need for reform.

Haveman asks Granholm to endorse legislation protecting police, fire jobs

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.

Haveman has supported scaling back legislator benefits since taking office

Following a press conference by Democratic lawmakers touting legislation to eliminate lifetime health care benefits for legislators, State Rep. Joe Haveman today called on Democrats in the legislature to stop posturing and start passing reforms.

Haveman legislation protects police, fire jobs by changing bargaining rules

State Rep. Joe Haveman today introduced legislation protecting police and fire jobs by changing collective bargaining rules set forth by Public Act 312.

Measure keeps elected officials from collecting unemployment after leaving office

State Rep. Joe Haveman today announced his work on legislation to keep elected officials from collecting unemployment when they leave office

Haveman: Gov's veto of MSU Extension funding will hurt agriculture

Ag cuts piled on school cuts in an attempt to force tax hikes

GOP lawmakers say crackdown on welfare fraud will save state millions

Three Republican state lawmakers today announced legislation to crack down on fraud, waste and abuse in Michigan's welfare system.

Haveman hears testimony about California, Gitmo prisoners possibly being sent to Standish

Holland lawmaker asks for input from local residents

Haveman fights gang violence

State Rep. Joe Haveman has introduced legislation to create penalties for gang membership and recruitment as defined in a law passed last year.

Haveman responds to governor’s State of the State address

State Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland, today responded to Gov. Jennifer Granholm's State of the State address.

Haveman appointed to House committees

State Rep. Joe Haveman will focus on keeping the Great Lakes clean, as well has addressing key insurance, labor and legal issues as House committees for the 2009-2010 legislative session were announced Monday.