Consumer protection and safety is at the top of the list of Senate action. Learn about some of the issues in this interactive report. Access the comprehensive resource guide to help protect your family. (3/3/2009)

For the tax-paying citizen
(Revised February 2009)
This step-by-step guide, along with your willingness to explore all the possibilities, may help you obtain a favorable adjustment of your property taxes. (2/17/2009)

Unemployment Assistance, New laws sponsored by Sen. Jelinek, and more. (1/29/2009)

Budget update, New law protects farmland from trespassers, Senate passes economic stimulus legislation, and more. (4/9/2008)

Learn more about energy conservation and home heating tips. (3/5/2008)

Energy Assistance Programs (12/31/2007)

New Business Tax Encourages Job Creation, Common Calendar=Cost Savings, Beach Safety, and more. (8/16/2007)

While Phragmites australis is native to Michigan, an invasive, non-native, variety of phragmites is becoming widespread and is threatening the ecological health of wetlands and the Great Lakes coastal shoreline. The invasive variety of phragmites creates tall, dense stands which degrade wetlands and coastal areas by crowding out native plants and animals, blocking shoreline views, reducing access for swimming, fishing, and hunting and can create fire hazards from dry plant material. (8/3/2007)

Common calendar for school districts, Car Insurance protection for military members, and more. (7/19/2007)

Along with a legislative report, this newsletter provides important news on potential threats to our water resources, some safety tips, and a helpful resource guide. (6/6/2007)

Senator appointed to national committee, advocate of the year, and more. (5/31/2007)

Michigan's Agriculture industry and it's impact on Michigan's economy. (5/11/2007)

Senator Ron Jelinek's "Conservation Update 2007" (4/24/2007)

Anhydrous Ammonia safety, protecting foster children, and more. (4/9/2007)

Capitol News - 2/28/07 (2/28/2007)

Family Fall Update - 10/4/06 (10/4/2006)

Education Update - 10/4/06 (10/4/2006)

Legislative Update - 10/4/06 (10/4/2006)

2006 Fall Senior Update - 10/4/06 (10/4/2006)

2006 Statewide Ballot Proposals - 10/4/06 (10/4/2006)

2006 Hunting Update - 10/4/06 (10/4/2006)

Senate Republican Accomplishments 2003-2006 (8/31/2006)

Mandatory Cattle Identification Program - 5/18/06 (5/16/2006)

Capitol News - 5/18/06 (5/16/2006)

2006 Agriculture Newsletter - 5/18/06 (5/16/2006)

2006 Business Update - 4/27/06 (4/27/2006)

2006 Fishing Newsletter - 4/27/06 (4/27/2006)

2006 Senior Update - 4/27/06 (4/27/2006)

Capitol News - 1/31/06 (3/31/2006)

Capitol News - 3/31/06 (3/31/2006)

Home Heating Newsletter - 1/5/06 (1/5/2006)

Capitol News - 12/6/05 (12/6/2005)

Capitol News - 10/7/05 (10/7/2005)

2005 Mid-Year Update (8/31/2005)

2005 Identity Theft Newsletter (8/29/2005)

July 2005 Legislative Update (7/31/2005)

2005 Senior Update (7/30/2005)

June 2005 Legislative Update (6/30/2005)

2005 Agriculture Newsletter (6/15/2005)

May 2005 Legislative Update (5/30/2005)