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| October 2009 |
| Sen. Basham uses the example of Las Vegas casinos in explaining how secondhand smoke is a health hazard in the workplace. (October 22, 2009) |
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| Sen. Basham responds to colleague's statements about the need to pass smokefree workplace legislation in Michigan. (October 14, 2009) |
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| September 2009 |
| Sen. Basham speaks against partisanship in passing good legislation, and cites his smokefree workplace bill as an example of a bill that's been ignored. (September 16, 2009) |
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| Sen. Basham pays tribute to former state representative Gloria Schermesser. (September 9, 2009) |
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| June 2009 |
| Sen. Basham defends unemployed workers in his no vote explanation on a series of bills that targets fraud in the unemployment system. (June 25, 2009) |
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| Sen. Basham answers some questions about SB 254 and adding another crossing to Canada. (June 11, 2009) |
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| Sen. Basham alerts his colleagues to the fact that he will be asking for a discharge vote on his smokefree workplace legislation. (June 9, 2009) |
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| May 2009 |
| Sen. Basham makes an announcement that Nebraska has decided to go smokefree. (May 27, 2009) |
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| Sen. Ray Basham sides with the State Police on the issue of novelty and fundraising license plates. (May 20, 2009) |
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| Sen. Basham reads from Michigan's constitution and talks about the responsibility of the Legislature to protect public health as he makes a case for his smokefree workplace legislation. (May 14, 2009) |
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| April 2009 |
| Sen. Basham talks about the dangers of secondhand smoke in the workplace, and asks his colleagues to support legislation that would make Michigan smokefree. (April 22, 2009) |
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| March 2009 |
| Sen. Basham asks his colleagues not to use the auto industry crisis as a political hammer, and stresses the need to work in a bipartisan manner to weather these tough times. (March 31, 2009) |
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| Sen. Basham talks about South Dakota's recently passed smoking ban that does include casinos, and urges support for his smokefree workplace legislation. (March 24, 2009) |
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| Sen. Basham talks about VA passing smokefree workplace legislation, and reads an email from a business owner on why Michigan should go smokefree. March 10, 2009 |
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| February 2009 |
| Senator Basham offers a tribute to former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Charlie Thornhill, who recently passed away. (February 17, 2009) |
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| Senator Basham speaks in support of a resolution in honor of U.S. Representative John Dingell. Rep. Dingell was honored by the Michigan Senate today for becoming the longest-serving representative in American history. (February 11, 2009) |
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| Senator Basham talks about the vigorous discussion on possible construction of new casinos in Michigan, and asks his colleagues to ensure that any new casinos are smoke-free. (February 11, 2009) |
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| January 2009 |
| Sen. Basham calls for MSU to take disciplinary action against the coaches of two hockey players who were suspended after unsportsmanlike violence on the ice. (January 27, 2009) |
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| December 2008 |
| Sen. Basham reads a poem by Dr. Ron Davis about Michigan's failure to implement a ban on workplace smoking. (December 4, 2008) |
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| September 2008 |
| Sen. Ray Basham speaks at a smoking ban rally at Michigan's Capitol. 9/30/08 |
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| June 2008 |
| Sen. Ray Basham (D-Taylor) presents the 5th Annual Ecorse Good Neighbor Day. 6/14/08 |
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| Sen. Ray Basham (D-Taylor) calls for acceptance of religious diversity. 6/18/08 |
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| Sen. Ray Basham urges members of the Senate not to allow exemptions in anti-smoking legislation - 6/3/08 |
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| May 2008 |
| Sen. Ray Basham (D-Taylor) comments on proposed Democratic amendments to the Great Lakes Compact legislation that would further protect freshwater in the State of Michigan by limiting withdrawals from cold water streams, increasing oversight of large water users, preserving citizen restoration efforts and placing groundwater in public trust - 5/15/08 |
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| Sen. Ray Basham (D-Taylor) thanks his colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their support of the smokefree workplace legislation, which he has championed for more than ten years, and will protect patrons and workers from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. (May 9, 2008) |
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| Sen. Ray Basham (D-Taylor) offers a no-vote explanation on the motion to discharge the individual market reform bills from committee — 5/1/08 |
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| April 2008 |
| Sen. Ray Basham (D-Taylor) comments on news from another state, Iowa, beating Michigan to smoke-free status by passing legislation to protect workers and residents — 4/30/08 |
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| Sen. Ray Basham (D-Taylor) comments on a recent report which shows that state bars and restaurants would not be harmed by smokefree legislation. The report was introduced this week by former Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema — 4/16/08 |
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| March 2008 |
| Sen. Ray Basham (D-Taylor) comments on the rising cost of gasoline in his district, and the need to address SB 289, which would prohibit gas gouging in the state of Michigan — 3/11/08 |
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| February 2008 |
| Sen. Ray Basham (D-Taylor) comments on the way the Secretary of State has mishandled the licensing issue for legal immigrants, students and visitors, and the need to separate it from the Real ID Act — 2/5/08 |
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| December 2007 |
| Sen. Ray Basham comments on the Senate Republican decision to send the workplace smoking ban bill to the Government Operations Reform Committee instead of the Health Policy Committee, which he says would be more receptive to passing this important legislation — 12/11/07 |
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| Sen. Ray Basham reads a letter from a young constituent who is asking the Legislature to pass HB 4163, which would ban smoking in all Michigan workplaces. Basham has sponsored the companion bill in the Senate and noted that this is the first ever legislative vote on the issue — 12/6/07 |
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| November 2007 |
| Sen. Ray Basham comments on HB 5408, the replacement for the service tax, which has garnered support from businesses and organizations across the state — November 20, 2007 |
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| Senators Ray Basham and Dennis Olshove discuss a bipartisan legislative package that will establish a sound support system for veterans during their service and upon their return home — November 9, 2007 |
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| October 2007 |
| Sen. Basham discusses the EPA decision to revoke operating permits for a leaking waste well operated by Environmental Disposal System in the Downriver Community. This victory will require DEQ to also revoke their permits to this dangerous facility — October 24, 2007 |
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| September 2007 |
| Sen. Basham points out that Senate Democrats were asked to vote on devastating cuts without being given adequate time to read the legislation — September 23, 2007 |
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| Sen. Basham reminds members of the Senate that they do not have to wait on the House to lead on a responsible budget solution — September 17, 2007 |
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| Senator Basham discusses obstruction to his legislation that will ban smoking in all workplaces, including restaurants and bars — September 12, 2007 |
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| August 2007 |
| Sen. Ray Basham and Rep. Steve Tobocman held a press conference urging the legislature to allow the Down River International Crossing Study to move forward — August 30, 2007 |
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| Sen. Ray Basham (D-Taylor) fights for the Down River International Crossing (DRIC) — August 22, 2007 |
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| July 2007 |
| Sen. Basham speaks about the recent action on legislation that would ban smoking in all Michigan workplaces — July 24, 2007 |
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| June 2007 |
| Senator Ray Basham Testifying on Smoking Ban |
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