Senator Tony Stamas
R-Midland (1/1/2007)

Sen. Tony Stamas, R-Midland, welcomed Otsego County Economic Alliance Executive Director Jeff Ratcliffe to the state Capitol Wednesday. Ratcliffe testified before the Senate Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Committee in support of Stamas's bill to create an economic tool for the reuse of vacant facilities. Senate Bill 500 could apply to a vacant facility such as the former Kimball Electronics building in Gaylord. The measure was approved by the committee. (10/14/2009)

State Sen. Tony Stamas, R-Midland, and his colleagues welcomed the Midland Dow girls' tennis team to the state Capitol Tuesday. Stamas saluted the Chargers for winning their first state tennis championship. Team members in attendance included: Meghan Woody, Katie Close, Kelli Close, Daniella Patton,Stephanie Kennedy, Allie Vickery and Andrea Calhoun; and coach Garrett Turner.  (6/23/2009)

State Sen. Tony Stamas, R-Midland, observed Memorial Day at the state Capitol Thursday. Stamas took part in the Senates annual ceremony to honor the servicemen and women that fought with bravery to defend our nations freedom.  (5/21/2009)

Sen. Tony Stamas, R-Midland, (second from left) visits with a group of students and adults from Grayling High School at the state Capitol. The students were participating in the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals Career Technical Education and Secondary Education Showcase. Pictured from left to right are: Griffin Dean; Sen. Stamas; Dale Forcier, advisor; Darrin Hawes, advisor; Jimmy Osga; Doniel Pummell, principal; and April Korneli.  (3/27/2009)

Sen. Tony Stamas, R-Midland, welcomed 4-H students from Midland County to the state Capitol on Tuesday. Pictured (from right) are Gabriella Doepel, Lea Hitchcock, Stamas, Erin Mirgon and Alana Russell. Students traveled to Lansing to participate in the organization’s annual four-day conference “4-H Capitol Experience” to learn about civic engagement and public policy.  (3/24/2009)

Sen. Tony Stamas, R-Midland, welcomed 4-H students from Oscoda County to the state Capitol on Tuesday. Pictured (from left) are parent Paul Lyden, Amanda Machulis, Stamas, David Lyden and Jerry Easlick. Students traveled to Lansing to participate in the organization’s annual four-day conference “4-H Capitol Experience” to learn about civic engagement and public policy.  (3/24/2009)

Sen. Tony Stamas, R-Midland, welcomed Pastor Ed Doerner of Messiah Lutheran Church in Midland to the state Capitol Thursday. Doerner led members of the Michigan Senate during the invocation and afterward joined Stamas on the Senate floor for session.  (3/19/2009)

Sen. Tony Stamas, R-Midland, welcomed Tawas City attorney Chris Martin to the state Capitol Tuesday. Martin testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Senate Bills 21 through 24. Stamas introduced the legislation to help prevent nonpartisan judicial candidates from being penalized if they receive incorrect information regarding the number of nominating petition signatures required to have their name placed on the ballot. All four bills were approved by the committee. (2/17/2009)

Sen. Tony Stamas, R-Midland, welcomed Doug Pattullo, West Branch Regional Medical Center chief executive officer, to the state Capitol Wednesday. Pattullo testified before the Senate Health Policy Committee on Senate Bill 1304. Sponsored by Stamas, the bill would allow governmental or public hospitals to borrow through the Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority. The measure was approved by the committee. (5/21/2008)

Sen. Tony Stamas, R-Midland, recently honored the Alpena Regional Medical Center for its contributions to health care. Stamas presented the tribute to Judy Mac Neill, the center's wellness coordinator. (4/23/2008)