New high-tech funding could benefit region's growing solar industry

State Rep. Ken Horn today voted in favor of legislation providing an additional $30 million in funding that could be used to create a "Center for Energy Excellence" in Saginaw to promote the region's solar technology industry.

Lawmaker wants people protected in the event of state shutdown

With only eight days to go before a potential state government shutdown, Rep. Ken Horn today introduced legislation to protect Michigan residents from any fees or charges due to the state work stoppage.

What's good for the people must also be good for Congress

As Washington begins discussing a government takeover of health care in this country, state Rep. Ken Horn wants to make sure members of Congress live under the same terms of care they plan to apply to the public.

Rep. Horn fights to keep jobs in Michigan

State Rep. Ken Horn has voted against poorly written legislation that will drive more jobs out of Michigan by imposing burdensome hiring requirements on the state's already struggling job providers.

Citizens won’t fear government abuse under Horn measure

Michigan citizens would be free to discuss examples of government abuse under legislation introduced today by Rep. Ken Horn that protects people from retaliation by any state department.

Rep. Horn unveils bills to help Michigan families, veterans

Michigan residents could enjoy state parks at no charge on four weekends a year and state veterans could receive specialty license plates without paying a service fee under two separate bills unveiled today by Rep. Ken Horn.

Toxic bills considered while Michigan loses 1 working family every 12 minutes

State Rep. Ken Horn today expressed frustration that the House moved to create another layer of government bureaucracy while the state suffers with a $1.3 billion deficit. This comes at a time when Michigan families continue to lose jobs and struggle with a massive economic crisis. It also comes days after a number of programs to protect children were cut.

Rep. Horn to lead task force efforts

Based on the success of the tourism task force that he ran last year, state Rep. Ken Horn has been appointed to direct all House Republican legislative task force efforts this session, it was announced today.

Local farmers protected from exorbitant millage increases under new bill

Michigan communities that request a millage increase from voters could have the option of asking for a flat-rate increase under legislation unveiled today by Rep. Ken Horn to help protect farmers from paying excessive millage costs.

House approves Horn bill to protect residents from electricity shutoffs

The Michigan House today unanimously approved legislation by Rep. Ken Horn that protects Michigan residents from potentially deadly utility shutoffs during the cold winter months.