Senate Republican legislation promotes Michigan tourism, Mortgage loan officer licensing requirements bills signed into law (8/6/2009)

MI Health plan announced to help Michigan’s 1.2 million uninsured, Senate Republican measure to expand SmartZones approved, and more. (5/20/2009)

Michigan Senate OKs two important tax relief bills, Extension of unemployment benefits for Michigan workers approved, and more. (3/30/2009)

Senate approves legislation to help homeowners with energy costs, Package to streamline Friend of the Court approved by the Senate, and more. (12/15/2008)

Senate panel moves campaign finance reform measure, Senate passes housing inspection and adult foster care licensure measures, and more. (10/27/2008)

Senate panel approves measures to strengthen child protection laws, Veterans Welcome Home Act becomes law (8/16/2008)

Senator Valde Garcia's Coffee Break News for June 25, 2008: Senate passes bill to ensure transportation funds are wisely spent, Soldier principal-residence exemption bill approved by Senate, and more. (6/25/2008)

Senate panel votes to protect integrity of ballots, Senate approves bill to improve roadway safety, and more. (4/14/2008)

Senator Valde Garcia's Coffee Break News for April 14, 2008: Bills to help homeowners avoid foreclosure signed into law, Film industry legislation enacted, and more. (4/14/2008)

Senator Valde Garcia's Coffee Break News for November 2, 2007: Per-pupil funding increased in school aid budget, Senate bill takes first step to amend expanded sales tax on services (11/2/2007)

Senator Garcia’s legislation expanding the occupational code to benefit all soldiers passes the Senate (11/1/2007)

Breaking News: Service Tax Website (10/31/2007)

Senator Valde Garcia's Coffee Break News for October 19, 2007: Strengthening military families (10/19/2007)

Senator Valde Garcia's Coffee Break News for August 1, 2007: A Glimpse of Current Legislation & Critical Issues Focus: Veterans (8/1/2007)

Senator Valde Garcia's Coffee Break News for July 27, 2007: Department bringing defense contracts to Michigan names its department head (7/27/2007)

Senator Valde Garcia's Coffee Break News for June 29, 2007: The Michigan Business Tax (6/29/2007)

Senator Valde Garcia's Coffee Break News for June 28, 2007: Senate passes Garcia’s resolution to alleviate US-23 traffic congestion (6/28/2007)

Senator Valde Garcia's Coffee Break News for June 26, 2007: Senate passes car insurance protection for military service members (6/26/2007)

Senator Valde Garcia's Coffee Break News for June 1, 2007 (6/1/2007)

Senator Valde Garcia's Coffee Break News for May 7, 2007 (5/7/2007)

Senator Valde Garcia's Coffee Break News for April 24, 2007 (4/24/2007)

Senator Valde Garcia's Coffee Break News for April 13, 2007 (4/13/2007)

Senator Valde Garcia's Legislative Update for March 15, 2007 (3/15/2007)