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All Rights Reserved. 11/24/2009 3:05:49 AM 20 Michigan State Senator Mark Jansen talks with Disability Advocates Jocelyn Dettloff and David Bulkowski about the services they offer disabled persons in Kent County and other areas of Michigan. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20091101_Jansen_Cable.mp311/19/2009Michigan State Senator Mark Jansen sponsored a bill in this package that helps keep people with medical need from having their heat shut off. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20091007_Jansen_ShutOff.mp310/7/2009Michigan State Senator Mark Jansen defends the need to have a continuation budget in place as a back up should the House fail to pass budgets and questions why Democrats would rather shut down government than offer productive solutions. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20090925_Jansen_Continuation.mp39/25/2009Michigan State Senator Mark C. Jansen discusses ways to avoid mortgage foreclosure with Mary Townley of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and Jim Fase of the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20090601_Jansen_Cable.mp36/1/2009Michigan State Senator Mark Jansen is joined by Senate Majority leader Bishop and Senator George speaking at a press conference held today at the Capitol. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20090514_HCR_PC.mp35/14/2009Michigan State Senator Mark C. Jansen discusses the Michigan Virtual School and it's role in enhancing education in Michigan with Scott Vashaw and Jon Gregory. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20090501_Jansen_Cable.mp35/1/2009Michigan State Senator Mark Jansen discusses the appropriations and budget process with Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Senator Ron Jelinek. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20090401_Jansen_Cable.mp34/1/2009Michigan State Senator Mark Jansen chairs the Senate Department of Human Services Committee worked with other senators to enhance child protection laws in Michigan. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20090318_Jansen_Child_Protection.mp33/18/2009Michigan State Senator Mark C. Jansen discusses the role of the Michigan Department of Treasury with Treasurer Robert J. Kleine. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20090301_Jansen_Cable.mp33/1/2009Michigan State Senator Mark C. Jansen explains Senate Resolution 16. The resolution urges to Congress to protect workers' current rights to privacy while voting for or against unionization. Current legislation being promoted in Washington called "Card Check" would allow union organizers to stand over and watch workers as they vote for or against unionization. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20090219_Jansen_Card_Check.mp32/19/2009Michigan State Senator Mark C. Jansen crafted this package of bills to help those who depend upon The Friend of the Court receive better and more timely services. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20090205_Jansen_FOC.mp32/5/2009 http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20090203_Jansen_SOS.mp32/3/2009Michigan State Senator Mark C. Jansen interviews Major General Bradley M. Lott (ret.), United State Marine Corp. General Lott is now the head of Michigan's Defense Contract Coordination Center. His role in helping Michigan businesses obtain national defense contracts is discussed. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20090201_Jansen_Cable.mp32/1/2009Michigan State Senator Mark C. Jansen authored this bill to stop over taxing businesses to point that they must either go out of business or move to other states. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20090129_Jansen_MBT.mp31/29/2009Michigan State Senator Mark C. Jansen makes the case on the Senate floor for the bill which would repeal the 22 percent surcharge in the Michigan Business Tax. The surcharge is seen as a direct cause for the loss of thousands of jobs in the state. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20090201_Jansen_SB1.mp31/28/2009Michigan State Senator Mark Jansen discusses Michigan's budget and economy with Michigan Budget Director Bob Emerson. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20090101_Jansen_Cable.mp31/1/2009The bill allows and encourages community colleges to partner with local business to help reduce the cost of training workers for new jobs. It will also allow businesses to more quickly add new jobs to the community. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20081204_Jansen_SB1342.mp312/4/2008Michigan State Senator Mark Jansen's bill, Senate Bill 1637, expands IDA law to allow spending IDA funds not only on education, housing and business, but now also includes energy efficiency for the home. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20081202_Jansen_IDA.mp312/2/2008Michigan State Senator Mark Jansen comments on SB1616: legislation he sponsored to provide monetary aid for victims of sexual assault. The money would be come from those who committed the crimes. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20081113_Jansen_SB1616.mp311/13/2008SB1491 passed unanimously today in the Senate and will greatly improve the quality of life for many of Michigan's senior citizens once signed by the governor. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20081106_Jansen_SB1491.mp311/6/2008The bill phases out the surcharge over a 3 year period by one third per year. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20081002_Jansen_MBT_160K.mp310/2/2008The legislation creates increased communication between the Friend of the Court and the Department of Human Services in the event of an investigation of child abuse or endangerment. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20080916_Jansen_Child_Protection.mp39/16/2008With each purchase of a Habitat for Humanity license plate, $10 will go toward helping bring housing to those in need. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20080430_Jansen_Habitat_Plate.mp34/30/2008Senator Mark Jansen sponsored a bill in this package which legally defines just what a gang or gang member actually is. Until now, there was no such law or definition on the books. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20080221_Jansen_Gangs.mp32/21/2008Senator Mark Jansen encourages all who can help to donate their time to give those in need a place to call home. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20080220_Jansen_Habitat_PSA.mp32/20/2008 Senator Mark Jansen (R-Grand Rapids) joins members of all four legislative caucuses to introduce this year's bill to support Habitat for Humanity. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20080214_Jansen_Habitat.mp32/14/2008Senator Mark Jansen (R-Grand Rapids) addresses transportation issues for the coming year. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20080124_Jansen_Agenda.mp31/30/2008Senator Mark Jansen (R-Gaines Township) sponsored the bill in the package that prohibits any education related funds from being invested in terror sponsoring nations. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20080117_Jansen_Divestiture.mp31/17/2008Senator Mark Jansen (R-Grand Rapids) sponsored Senate Bill 294 to help bring more choices and healthier foods, such as fresh vegetables and meats, to areas predominantly served by small corner stores that offer very limited food choices. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20071211_Jansen_Grocer.mp312/11/2007Senator Mark Jansen (R-Grand Rapids) speaks to senate Bills 668-672. These bills address the fact that each child has unique circumstances and gives the state greater flexibility in resolving their individual cases in the best interest of the child. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/28/20071004_Jansen_Foster-Care.mp310/4/2007