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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 Sen. Liz Brater (D-Ann Arbor) urges her colleagues to support a proposed Democratic amendment to SB 860, which would strengthen the Great Lakes Compact - 5/15/08 Sen. Martha G. Scott (D-Highland Park) says the smokefree workplace legislation is a great step in the right direction for the health of Michigan citizens, and thanks her colleagues on the other side of the aisle for bipartisan support 5/8/08 Sen. Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) thanks the advocacy community for educating legislators on the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, to improve public health in Michigan 5/8/08 Sen. Gilda Z. Jacobs (D-Huntington Woods) urges her colleagues to support the smokefree workplace legislation to protect Michigan citizens from the harmful effects secondhand smoke 5/8/08 Sen. John Gleason (D-Flushing) comments on the smokefree workplace legislation, saying that there will be collateral gains from this action in terms of protecting public health 5/8/08 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 5/9/08 Sen. Glenn S. Anderson comments on the smokefree workplace legislation, saying it is one of the most important issues the Senate will consider this year. He says the bill will prevent workers from having to make a choice between their health and their job 5/8/08 Sen. Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) recognizes the importance of Arson Awareness Week on the Senate floor, and calls for action on her legislation (SB 1194) to ban the sale of dangerous novelty lighters 5/6/08 Sen. Hansen Clarke (D-Detroit) comments on his new legislation that will establish a two-year freeze on all mortgage and tax foreclosures in Michigan 4/17/08 Sen. Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) expresses his disappointment in the ability to reach an agreement on the capital outlay budget, which excluded funds for important community college and university building projects, costing the state thousands of jobs 5/1/08 Sen. Deb Cherry (D-Burton) offers a no-vote explanation on passage of the capital outlay budget, which excluded funds for university and community college building projects that would have created thousands of new jobs 5/1/08 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 Sen. Jim Barcia (D-Bay City) comments on the passage of the Hemlock Semiconductor package, which he says will benefit the entire region 4/24/08 Sen. John Gleason (D-Flushing) commends his colleagues for moving forward on the Hemlock Semiconductor package that passed in the Senate today. He says this is the stimulus Michigan needs to put people to work in high-paying jobs 4/24/08 Sen. Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) comments on the need to help struggling workers who have seen their jobs outsourced to other countries by passing legislation that will help them avoid financial hardships 4/24/08 Sen. Deb Cherry (D-Burton) comments on Pay Equity Day 4/22/08 Sen. Gilda Z. Jacobs (D-Huntington Woods) comments on Pay Equity Day 4/22/08 Sen. Irma Clark-Coleman (D-Detroit) discusses the benefits of all-day kindergarten and calls on her colleagues to take action on SB 162, her legislation which would make it mandatory for all Michigan students 4/17/08 Sen. John Gleason (D-Flushing) comments on recent news about the dangerous prescription drug, Vioxx. He renews his call for action on legislation that will repeal our one-in-the-nation drug immunity law 4/17/08 Sen. Hansen Clarke (D-Detroit) offers more detail on his proposed foreclosure moratorium legislation, which would give consumers who are facing foreclosure more time to keep their homes 4/16/08 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 Sen. Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) comments on an amendment he introduced for the School Aid budget that would increase investments in early childhood education 3/26/08 Sen. Buzz Thomas (D-Detroit) offers an amendment that would direct the state of Michigan to replace all incandescent light bulbs in state buildings with energy efficient CFL bulbs, as replacements are needed 3/26/08 Sen. Deb Cherry (D-Burton) comments on an amendment she proposed to restore funding for the Healthy Michigan Fund in the DCH budget. The Fund covers programs for cancer prevention, diabetes prevention, infant mortality prevention and immunization services 3/25/08 Sen. Liz Brater (D-Ann Arbor) comments on an amendment to the DCH budget that would restore funding for mental health courts and diversion programs which would improve the cost-effectiveness of Michigans criminal justice system and save money for Michigan taxpayers, while at the same time ensuring that more people with mental illness receive appropriate care 3/25/08 Sen. Gilda Z. Jacobs (D-Huntington Woods) comments on the importance of Sunshine Week, and praises the contributions of White House Correspondent Helen Thomas 3/20/08 Sen. Deb Cherry (D-Burton) comments on the importance of passing the capital outlay budget proposed by Gov. Granholm, which provides funding for universities and community colleges, and offers incentives for environmentally-friendly construction projects 3/11/08 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 Sen. Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) comments on the need to promote financial literacy courses in Michigan schools 3/6/08 Sen. John Gleason (D-Flushing) offers a floor statement on the need to end drug industry immunity in Michigan, and comments on the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling involving the dangerous diabetes drug Rezulin 3/6/08 Sen. Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) comments on the Capital Outlay bill proposed by Gov. Granholm, which he says will stimulate our economy and create jobs 3/5/08 Sen. Tupac A. Hunter (D-Detroit) comments on the Save the Dream initiative, a program that will fight foreclosures and help keep consumers in their homes 3/5/08 Sen. Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) comments on the recent Governing Magazine rankings which recognized Michigan as an outstanding leader in the Government Performance Project Report 3/4/08 Sen. Deb Cherry (D-Burton) comments on the recent Governing Magazine rankings which recognized Michigan as an outstanding leader in the Government Performance Project Report 3/4/08 Sen. Tupac A. Hunter (D-Detroit) offers a public service announcement about the Save the Dream initiative, a MSHDA program designed to fight foreclosures and keep consumers in their homes 2/21/08 Sen. Martha G. Scott (D-Highland Park) offers a public service announcement about the Earned Income Tax Credit 2/21/08 Sen. Buzz Thomas (D-Detroit) talks with Mr. Orjiakor Isiogu, Chairman of the Michigan Public Service Commission, about Copper Theft 2/7/08 Sen. Martha G. Scott (D-Highland Park) offers a memorial tribute to former Democratic Senate Majority Leader and gubernatorial candidate William Fitzgerald, who passed away last weekend 2/5/08 Sen. Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) appears with state Fire Marshal Andy Neumann to announce legislation banning the sale and distribution of dangerous toy-like novelty lighters 2/4/08 Sen. Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) comments on the importance of the Earned Income Tax Credit program to Michigan families and its effect on boosting local economies 1/31/08 Sen. Martha G. Scott (D-Highland Park) responds to the State of the State address 1/29/08 Sen. Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) responds to the State of the State address 1/29/08 Sen. Dennis Olshove (D-Warren) responds to the State of the State address 1/29/08 Sen. Tupac A. Hunter (D-Detroit) responds to the State of the State address 1/29/08 Sen. Hansen Clarke (D-Detroit) responds to the State of the State address 1/29/08 Sen. Irma Clark-Coleman (D-Detroit) responds to the State of the State address 1/29/08 Sen. Liz Brater (D-Ann Arbor) responds to the State of the State address 1/29/08 Sen. Glenn S. Anderson responds to the State of the State address 1/29/08 Sen. Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) comments on the drug immunity law, which she says is insufficient to protect the rights of Michigan citizens 1/29/08 Sen. Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) comments on the need to protect foreign students at schools like Michigan State University and ensure that they are not adversely affected by new rules for automotive licenses 1/24/08 Sen. Mickey Switalski comments on the importance of correcting the situation regarding legal immigrants and drivers licenses 1/24/08 Sen. John Gleason (D-Flushing) marks the one year anniversary of the bill he introduced to end drug immunity here in Michigan, and urges his colleagues to take action 1/24/08 Sen. Deb Cherry (D-Burton) comments on the need to protect legal students and visitors so they can obtain automotive licenses 1/24/08 Senators Hansen Clarke (D-Detroit) and Tupac Hunter (D-Detroit) discuss legislation that would offer incentives to the film industry and bring jobs to Michigan 1/22/08 Sen. Martha G. Scott says she will patiently and politely continue asking her colleagues to move her insurance bills until Michigan drivers have access to fair, affordable rates 1/17/08 Sen. Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) calls on the Senate to protect victims of dangerous prescription drugs by repealing Michigans one-in-the-nation drug immunity law 1/16/08 Sen. Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) introduces an honorary resolution paying tribute to Assistant Secretary of the Senate Pam Nyquist, who is retiring this week 1/9/08 Sen. Deb Cherry (D-Burton) says goodbye to her compatriot, Pam Nyquist, who is retiring as Assistant Secretary of the Senate 1/9/08 State Senate Democratic Leader Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) discusses a statewide initiative to make health care in Michigan a top priority 1/8/08 Senate Democratic Floor Leader Buzz Thomas (D-Detroit) discusses his bill package that would create an airline passenger Bill of Rights 12/13/07 Senate Democratic Floor Leader Buzz Thomas (D-Detroit) is urging that any light bulb that is replaced in government buildings be replaced with a compact fluorescent light bulb 12/13/07 Sen. Switalski (D-Roseville) reads Annus Mirabilis, A Fiscal Odyssey, a poem he wrote to tell the tale of the 2007 legislative year 12/13/07 Senate Democrats discuss legislation that would restore public oversight on insurance and rein in rates - December 12, 2007 Sen. Gretchen Whitmer announces the Senate Showdown with Sen. Alan Cropsey, which will benefit the Salvation Army 12/11/07 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 Sen. Tupac A. Hunter discusses Senate Bills 784 and 785, legislation he introduced that would require insurance companies to provide coverage for autism-related services 12/4/07 Sen. Hansen Clarke introduces legislation that would establish a right of publicity. This would allow individuals to control their own name and likeness to prevent others from using it without consent 12/6/07 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 Senator Irma Clark-Coleman honors Detroit Renaissance High School, which was recognized in a recent edition of US News and World Report as the best public high school in Michigan, and one of the best in the nation — December 5, 2007 Sen. Dennis Olshove discusses the Passenger Bill of Rights, which would create a commercial airline passenger Bill of Rights to help protect against abuses such as hasty flight cancellations and denied access to suitable accommodations such as food, drinking water, lights and waste removal service 11/28/07 Sen. Mike Prusi comments on the current status of the service tax replacement 11/29/07 Sen. John Gleason comments on the need to repeal the drug immunity law. Michigan is the only state in the nation with a law prohibiting recourse for consumers who are injured or have family members killed by a harmful drug 11/2707 Sen. Gretchen Whitmer speaks against the Republican plan to modify the MBT, which imposes a sunset, includes $220 million in one-time fixes and repeats the structural deficit policy that created this problem in the first place 11/20/07 Sen. Switalski speaks against the fiscally irresponsible Senate Republican service tax replacement which uses one-time money and puts Michigan back into a chronic budget deficit 11/20/07 Sen. Mark Schauer speaks against the Senate Republican version of HB 5408, which does not repeal the service tax and will hurt Michigan-based businesses 11/20/07 Sen. Mike Prusi introduces a substitute to HB 5408, which would replace the service tax without using one-time fixes or creating another hole in the budget 11/20/07 Sen. Mike Prusi speaks against the Republican substitute to the House service tax replacement, saying the Senate has once again put political gamesmanship ahead of good public policy 11/20/07 Sen. Gilda Z. Jacobs comments on the service tax replacement, and expresses disappointment that the Senate is not moving forward with a responsible solution for Michigan businesses 11/20/07 Sen. John Gleason comments on the service tax replacement, and says the Senate missed an opportunity to pick up where the House left off and offer a responsible tax policy for Michigan businesses 11/20/07 Sen. Deb Cherry offers a statement about the status of the service tax replacement, and expresses her disappointment about not reaching a bipartisan agreement — November 20, 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 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 Sen. John Gleason offers a no vote explanation on SB 838. He says the Legislature cannot ask for a mulligan and take back the money it agreed to spend last week 11/7/07 Sen. Tupac Hunter comments on SB 838. He says the Legislature must proceed with a responsible replacement before repealing the service tax 11/7/07 Sen. Gilda Z. Jacobs speaks against SB 838. She says the service tax was hastily implemented, but says we cannot hastily repeal it without looking at the big picture and replacing the revenue 11/7/07 Sen. Mike Prusi speaks about his effort to tie bar SB 838 to a revenue replacement plan that is currently being worked on in the House 11/7/07 Sen. Gretchen Whitmer offers a no vote explanation on SB 838, a bill that takes $650 million out of the budget that passed with bipartisan support just over a week ago 11/7/07 Sen. Mark Schauer speaks in support of an amendment to SB 838 that would not allow the repeal to go into effect unless the Senate also passes a House bill that would make the end tax be revenue neutral 11/7/07 Sen. Hunter speaks on Senate Bills 826-833, a package of bills to add integrity to the mortgage industry, fight foreclosures and keep consumers in their homes 11/0607 Sen. Prusi comments on SB 845 bypassing the committee process. This bill would postpone the service tax. Sen. Schauer comments on a bill to postpone the newly enacted tax on services (SB 845). Sen. Switalski highlights points in the Education budget that show a significant step towards fiscal responsibility 10/30/07 Sen. Olshove offers a tribute for U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Donald Leon Munn, Jr., who lost his life on October 11, 2007 protecting troops in Iraq 10/30/07 Sen. Glida Z. Jacobs discusses the first meeting of her Talent Caucus Speakers Series and Roundtable Forums with guest speaker Lou Glazer, President, Michigan Future 10/25/07 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 Sen. Prusi discusses SR 102, a resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide for the construction and maintenance of a national cemetery in the Upper Peninsula 10/24/07 Sen. Schauer explains that the economic impact from MIS is the equivalent of two Super Bowls in Michigan each year. He says Michigan is fortunate to have NEXTEL races in our state, which generate approximately $400 million annually in economic activity - 10/18/07 Sen. Whitmer says it was absolutely critical to take action on Senate Resolution 117 because a vote today in Washington would endanger the MI Child program. She reminds her colleagues that America is spending $12 billion a month in Iraq, while the SCHIP program could be funded for $9 billion a year - 10/18/07 Sen. Scott reminds her colleagues that Congressional Republicans and Democrats came together to pass the SCHIP program, and hopes the Senate could come together to encourage President Bush to help our children 10/18/07 Sen. Jacobs says the Senate should do what it can to ensure that tens of thousands of children in Michigan have adequate health care - 10/18/07 Sen. Hunter calls on his colleagues to put their love and devotion for the health care needs of children ahead of their loyalty to President Bush - 10/18/07 Sen. Gleason explains that his own children once relied on the MI Child program, and says families like his own need that support to provide their kids with health care - 10/18/07 Sen. Clarke calls on the U.S. Congress to override the Presidential veto of the SCHIP program, and says the Congress must protect children so they can lead a productive life - 10/18/07 Senator Irma Clark-Coleman discusses her support of Senate Resolution 117, a resolution urging Congress to override the Presidential veto of the SCHIP bill. She says the Senate needs to send a message to Washington to insure the children of Michigan — October 18, 2007 Sen. Schauer explains that the Childrens Health Insurance issue has strong bipartisan support across the country, and within the Michigan House of Representatives. He also dispels some of the common myths about the SCHIP program 10/18/07 Sen. Hansen Clarke discusses legislation that would regulate mortgage loan officers through licensing. The bipartisan, bicameral initiative would increase consumer protections and help consumers stay in their homes 10/11/07 Sen. Tupac Hunter discusses the bipartisan, bicameral legislative package that would regulate mortgage loan officers through licensing and increase consumer protections 10/10/07 Last month, hundreds of students from college campus all over the state rallied at the State Capitol to urge legislators to pass a budget that invests in higher education 10/10/07 Sen. Thomas echoes the call for decorum in the Senate and respectfully asks Republican members to refrain from attacking Democratic leadership during session - 10/3/07 Sen. Schauer reminds his colleagues of the requirements of the Open meetings Act and asks them to defend the right to an open and accessible government - 10/3/07 Sen. Hunter responds to disparaging remarks that were made about Gov. Granholm on the Senate floor by one of his Republican colleagues - 10/3/07 Sen. Jacobs stresses the need to continue the meaningful debate on the budget, and work together to reach a real, bipartisan solution -- 9/27/07 Senator Schauer and Senate Democrats urged Republican Senators to stay in session until a real, bipartisan budget solution is reached -- 9/26/07 Sen. Gleason comments on the state of manufacturing in Michigan, and urges the Legislature to do what is necessary to support our #1 industry 9/25/07 Sen. Switalski points out that the $363 million in cuts to the school aid budget unfairly singles out at-risk student programs that serve the most vulnerable students - 9/23/07 Senator Switalski discusses one-time fixes used under Republican budget plan 9/23/07 Sen. Thomas argues that SB 511 represents another one-time fix and is not a serious proposal. He points out that a Senate Democratic plan was introduced on March 1, 2007: SB 306-328 are a comprehensive budget that is balanced - 9/23/07 Sen. Scott says the $207.5 million cut to the Dept. of Human Services will hurt the most vulnerable citizens in this state. - 9/23/07 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 Sen. Cherry discusses her opposition to Senate Bill 622 and says the Senate is playing political games with this bill, as it disinvests in higher education and healthcare — September 23, 2007 Senator Irma Clark-Coleman points out that the Republican budget does not fund schools equally — September 23, 2007 Sen. Clarke offers his no vote explanation on SB 237, which cuts funds for the school aid budget. He argues that these particular cuts serve a political agenda, not the best interests of taxpayers - 9/23/07 Sen. Gleason argues that the state needs to invest in key services to provide a high quality of life for Michigan citizens - 9/23/07 Sen. Gleason argues against passage of SB 622, says privatizing these services will put citizens with mental illness at risk - 9/23/07 Sen. Jacobs discusses her opposition to SB 622, saying that the bill will harm our most vulnerable citizens, and that different cuts can be found - 9/23/07 Sen. Schauer offers a no vote explanation for SB 511 and 237, two bills that cut $900 million from health care, local schools, and public safety to balance the budget - 9/23/07 Sen. Schauer comments on SB 511 and 237, arguing that $900 million in cuts is not the way to balance the budget - 9/23/07 Sen. Whitmer argues that a continuation budget is just another delay, and a short-term gimmick 9/17/07 Sen. Thomas offers his no vote explanation on the continuation budget, says he wants a real discussion on a comprehensive budget solution 9/17/07 Sen. Switalski explains that he will not vote for a continuation budget until a comprehensive budget agreement is in place 9/17/07 Sen. Schauer says a vote for continuation budget bills with two weeks left in the fiscal year is an admission of failure, urges colleagues to stay and do their work until budget is solved 9/17/07 Sen. Prusi argues that a continuation budget merely moves the problem out another month, says the time to act is now 9/17/07 Sen. Jacobs argues that a continuation budget is not a responsible solution, and will paralyze public education, public safety, and other key services 9/17/07 Sen. Cherry explains her opposition to the continuation budget, Senate Bill 772, which lacks adequate revenue to protect vital public services — September 17, 2007 Sen. Cherry offers her no vote explanation on the continuation budget, Senate Bill 772 — September 17, 2007 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 Senator Basham discusses obstruction to his legislation that will ban smoking in all workplaces, including restaurants and bars — September 12, 2007 Senator Switalski Statement on Putting Good Policy Ahead of Politics, Regarding the Budget - September 12, 2007 Senator Schauer remembers labor leader Denise Cadreau Senator Gleason shares his thoughts on the tragedy of 9-11 Senate Democrats explain that balancing the state budget with cuts alone will result in devastating impacts on local communities. Senate Republicans have embraced this method and presented over $1 billion in cuts at the September 11th Senate Appropriations Committee — September 11, 2007 Agencies representing universities, schools, public safety, low-income residents, public employee labor unions and others gathered on the capitol lawn to launch the "Countdown to Chaos" Senator Cherry explains her opposition to the Department of Community Health budget, House Bill 4344 — September 6, 2007 Senator Cherry explains her opposition to the community colleges budget — September 6, 2007 Senator Switalski explains his reservations with budget bills Senator Whitmer explains her opposition to the budget for the Department of Community Health Senator Whitmer explains why she voted against the Community College Budget Senator Whitmer explains why the Senate Corrections Budget is irresponsible Senator Cherry explains why she voted against the K-12 budget, House Bill 4359 — September 6, 2007 Senator Brater explains her opposition to the Senate version Department of Environmental Quality Budget that allocates no money to the department — September 6, 2007 Senator Brater explains why she plans to vote against a corrections budget that contains no funding for prisons — September 6, 2007 Senator Mickey Switalski discusses his amendment to FAS 109 As students return to schools around Michigan, Senator Irma Clark-Coleman discusses Senate Bill 162, a bill she introduced that would make full-day kindergarten mandatory for all Michigan children — September 5, 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 Sen. John Gleason (D-Flushing) speaks in honor of esteemed labor leader Walter Reuther on what would have been his 100th birthday Sen. Anderson discusses the importance of Labor Day and how the contributions of working men and women have impacted Michigans economy and standard of living — August 30, 2007 Senator Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) explains how providing and early out for state employees is simply another gimmick and will not lead us to a long-term balanced budget Senator Deb Cherry (D-Burton) explains how an early-out for state employees is really a cut to vital state services — August 30, 2007 Sen. Brater offers her no vote explanation on SB 689, a bill that would possibly eliminate over 10,000 employees, despite already strained state services — August 30, 2007 Sen. Anderson on Attorney General budget accountability — August 22, 2007 Sen. Glenn S. Anderson (D-Westland) discusses his amendment to restore funding for No Worker Left Behind, a job training program to help outsourced workers train for new careers in the 21st Century Economy — August 22, 2007 Sen. Liz Brater (D-Ann Arbor) explains how privatization will decrease the quality of mental health services for children — August 22, 2007 Sen. Deb Cherry (D-Burton) explains why she opposes privatizing DHS services and suggests the state seek new revenue rather than risk the safety of children — August 22, 2007 Senator Irma Clark-Coleman explains her resolution calling on Congress and the President to reauthorize and expand SCHIP — August 22, 2007 Sen. Gleason on Hire Michigan First Senator Scott on DHS Privatization Sen. Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) discusses opposition to the state police budget. Sen. Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) encourages support for an amendement that would make it easier for college students to vote. Sen. Mark Schauer meets with reporters to highlight the Senate's failure to pass a single appropriations bill before July 31 for the first time in a decade. Schauer renews his call for swift action on a comprehensive budget solution. Senator Whitmer Floor Statement on Republican Efforts to Rule Judge Enslen Unfit to Serve - August 01, 2007 Schauer Statement on Irony of Republicans Creating More Government Commissions to Study Government Efficiency - August 01, 2007 Senator Deb Cherry Comments on Recent CMU Board Appointments and Tuition Increases — August 1, 2007 Sen. Basham speaks about the recent action on legislation that would ban smoking in all Michigan workplaces — July 24, 2007 July 23 marks the 40th Anniversary of the 1967 Detroit Riots, one of the most polarizing and tumultuous events in Michigan history, and in this video statement State Senator Hansen Clarke (D-Detroit) recounts his experience as a ten-year old boy in the midst of the chaotic scene. Senator Clarke Statement on Photo ID Decision - July 19, 2007 Senator Whitmer Statement on Photo ID Decision- July 19, 2007 Senator Schauer Comments On Tuition Hikes Senator Schauer Floor Statement on recent tuition increases from several public universities - July 17, 2007 Senator Buzz Thomas discusses physical fitness requirements for students Martha Scott Floor Statement on Insurance Redlining - 6/28/2007 Senator Mark Schauer speaks out on the urgency of completing a comprehensive budget solution by July 1st Senator Gretchen Whitmer Comments On SB 546 and SB 547 Senator Irma Clark-Coleman's floor statement applauding Senate Resolution 76 to honor actor Louis Gossett, Jr. — June 21, 2007 Senator Gretchen Whitmer Floor Statement - 6-21-2007 Senator Tupac Hunter on Resolution Honoring Norman Turkey Stearnes - 6-21-2007 Senator Mark Schauer on the Current Budget Crisis Senator Ray Basham Testifying on Smoking Ban Senator Mark Schauer at the Juneteenth Celebration at the Capitol Senator Jim Barcia testifies in support of SB 385, which would promote the use of renewable energy in Michigan — March 2007 Senator Jim Barcia News Conference Martha Scott Floor Statement - June 14, 2007 Senator Irma Clark-Coleman's floor statement on Michigan's regressive income tax structure — June 14, 2007 Liz Brater Floor Statement — June 12, 2007 Senator Irma Clark-Coleman's floor statement — June 12, 2007 Hansen Clarke Floor Statement - June 7, 2007 Senator Irma Clark-Coleman makes a floor statement chastizing the Senate for its failure to act on legislation to make insurance rates fair in Michigan — June 7, 2007 Martha Scott Floor Statement on Insurance Redlining - June 7, 2007 |
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