SENATE REJECTS BILL THAT WOULD HAVE INCREASED INSURANCE RATES FOR MOST MICHIGAN RESIDENTS The state Senate today rejected a proposal that would have increased auto insurance rates-some by nearly 50 percent-for three out of four Michigan drivers.   [more]

SANBORN TO INTRODUCE A BILL PROTECTING SCHOOLCHILDREN   [more]

SENATE APPROVES SANBORNS OMBUDSMAN BILL Legislation creating an office of independent business ombudsman in Michigan passed out of the state Senate today, said Sen. Alan Sanborn, sponsor of the measure.  [more]

SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES SANBORNS OMBUDSMAN BILL Legislation creating an office of independent business ombudsman in Michigan was approved by a state Senate committee today, said Sen. Alan Sanborn, sponsor of the measure.  [more]

SANBORN PRESENTS SENATE TRIBUTE TO LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS State Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township, recently presented a Senate tribute to Wendy and Dave Achatz, owners of Achatz Handmade Pie Company, in recognition of their business being honored as one of the 2009 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch by Michigan Celebrates Small Business.  [more]

SEN. SANBORN VISITS WITH ARMADA COURT AT THE CAPITOL Photo Advisory  [more]

SEN. SANBORN ANNOUNCES COFFEE WITH CONSTITUENTS The coffee time is an opportunity for people to talk with their legislators about thoughts or concerns they have regarding state issues. All are welcome.  [more]

SENATE APPROVES BUY MICHIGAN/HIRE MICHIGAN LEGISLATION The Senate today approved a comprehensive Buy Michigan/Hire Michigan plan that balances the goals of recruiting desperately needed job providers to the state while ensuring that the benefits of taxpayer dollars go to Michigan residents.  [more]

SENATE ADOPTS RESOLUTION HONORING GEORGE KELL The Michigan Senate today adopted a resolution honoring legendary Detroit Tigers player and broadcaster George Kell for his days as a Tiger and as a worldwide ambassador for baseball.  [more]

SANBORN BLASTS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTE TO RAISE TAXES State Sen. Alan Sanborn on the Senate floor today denounced the Macomb County Board of Commissioners Wednesday vote to raise residents property taxes.  [more]

SEN. SANBORN WELCOMES MACOMB PASTOR TO SENATE SESSION Photo Advisory  [more]

SENATE PASSES SANBORN BILL EXPECTED TO SPUR AUTO SALES The state Senate passed legislation today that will lower the sales tax on some vehicle purchases and spur vehicle sales in the state, said bill sponsor Sen. Alan Sanborn.  [more]

SEN. SANBORN ANNOUNCES COFFEE WITH CONSTITUENTS The coffee time is an opportunity for people to talk with their legislators about thoughts or concerns they have regarding state issues. All are welcome.  [more]

SANBORN AVAILABLE TO READ TO STUDENTS TO CELEBRATE READING MONTH To promote and encourage reading, state Sen. Alan Sanborn announced today that he is available to stop by elementary schools to read to students in recognition of March is Reading Month.  [more]

SEN. SANBORN MAKES FREE TAX GUIDES AVAILABLE State Sen. Alan Sanborn announced today that free guides explaining how residents can effectively appeal their property tax assessment are available online or through his Lansing office.  [more]

SEN. SANBORN PRESENTS SENATE TRIBUTE TO MICHIGAN WORKS! AWARD WINNER Photo Advisory: State Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township, presented a Senate tribute this week to Patsy Clopton, a 2009 Michigan Works! Association Outstanding Alumni award winner.  [more]

SENATE PASSES SANBORN BILL PROHIBITING ONEROUS ERGONOMICS RULES Legislation to prevent mandatory ergonomics standards that would severely harm the viability of Michigan job providers was approved by the state Senate on Thursday, said Sen. Alan Sanborn, sponsor of the measure.  [more]

SANBORNS BILL PROHIBITING BURDENSOME ERGONOMICS RULES ADVANCES IN THE SENATE Legislation preventing mandatory ergonomics standards that would put a stranglehold on Michigan job providers is one step closer to passage in the state Senate, said Sen. Alan Sanborn, sponsor of the measure.  [more]

SENATE PANEL TO HEAR TESTIMONY ON STATE RULES ON ERGONOMICS IN THE WORKPLACE If the ergonomics rules are adopted, Michigan would be the only state besides California to have such regulations. The business community believes the proposed rule, as drafted, would be the toughest in the nation.  [more]

MIOSHA COMMISSIONS VOTE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH STRICTEST ERGONOMICS RULES IN THE NATION Sanborn: These mandated, burdensome standards all but shut the door on companies considering locating here  [more]

SANBORN BILL ALLOWING MACOMB CONVENTION CENTER HEADED TO GOVERNOR Legislation enabling a new convention center to be built in Macomb County passed the Senate on Thursday, said bill sponsor Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township.   [more]

SENATORS REACT TO CONFERENCE COMMITTEE DELIBERATIONS ON PROPOSED SMOKING BAN State Sens. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township, and Alan Cropsey, R-DeWitt, are both members of the House-Senate conference committee considering House Bill 4163, the proposed smoking ban in restaurants, bars and other public places. The lawmakers offered the following comments after the conference committee met Tuesday  [more]

SANBORN BILL ALLOWING MACOMB CONVENTION CENTER APPROVED BY HOUSE PANEL Legislation paving the way for development of a new convention center in Macomb County was approved by the House Tax Policy Committee, said bill sponsor Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township.   [more]

SENATE AIMS TO STOP COPPER THEFT Thefts of copper and other valuable metals will drastically be reduced under legislation passed Friday by the state Senate, said Sen. Alan Sanborn, one of the sponsors.  [more]

SEN. SANBORN ENCOURAGES ‘FLAG MONTH’ CELEBRATION Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township, this week reminded his legislative colleagues and residents across the state that Michigan’s celebration of the flag did not end June 14.  [more]

SENATE APPROVES BILL ALLOWING MACOMB CONVENTION CENTER Legislation paving the way for development of a new convention center in Macomb County was approved by the Senate Tuesday, said bill sponsor Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township.  [more]

LEGISLATION SAFEGUARDING MICHIGAN WATERS APPROVED BY SENATE The Senate unanimously approved legislation Wednesday adopting the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact to further safeguard Michigan waters, said Sen. Alan Sanborn, a supporter of the measure.  [more]

PHOTO ADVISORY: SEN. SANBORN WELCOMES LOCAL PASTOR TO CAPITOL Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township, welcomed Dr. Steve Buuck, principal of Lutheran High School North in Macomb Township, to the state Capitol earlier this month.  [more]

PHOTO ADVISORY: SEN. SANBORN WELCOMES DAKOTA HIGH STUDENTS TO CAPITOL Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township, welcomed Dakota High School Medical Academy students to the state Capitol Wednesday.   [more]

SEN. SANBORN WELCOMES FOURTH GRADERS FROM MOHAWK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL State Sen. Alan Sanborn recently welcomed a fourth grade class from Mohawk Elementary School in Macomb Township to the state Capitol.  [more]

SEN. SANBORN ANNOUNCES COFFEE WITH CONSTITUENTS The coffee time is an opportunity for people to talk with the senator about thoughts or concerns they have regarding state issues.  [more]

SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION TO HELP CREATE JOBS, PROTECT WATER IN MACOMB COUNTY A bill to provide $500,000 for a business incubator in Macomb County and $250,000 for water quality monitoring of Lake St. Clair passed the Senate Thursday, said Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township.  [more]

SENATE COMMITTEE HEARS TESTIMONY ON COPPER THEFT PLAGUE Members of the Senate Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Committee heard testimony Friday from businesses and individuals plagued by the recent rise of valuable metal theft, said Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township.  [more]

SENATE COMMITTEE TO HOLD HEARING ON COPPER THEFT Media Advisory: Senate committee to hold hearing on copper theft  [more]

SENATE APPROVES SANBORN'S LEGISLATION DENOUNCING MIOSHA'S ERGONOMIC MANDATES Legislation to protect Michigan businesses from unnecessary ergonomic standards was approved by the Senate Wednesday, said sponsor Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township.  [more]

BILL MAKING MICHIGAN DRIVER'S LICENSES MORE SECURE APPROVED Legislation protecting the integrity of Michigan driver's licenses and prohibiting illegal aliens from obtaining one was approved Thursday by the Legislature, said Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township.  [more]

SENATE APPROVES BILLS STRENGTHENING MICHIGAN'S DRIVER'S LICENSES `The Michigan Senate approved legislation Wednesday to help increase the safety and security of Michigan residents by updating their driver's licenses, said sponsor Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township.  [more]

SEN. SANBORN’S BILL STRENGTHENING MICHIGAN’S DRIVER’S LICENSES APPROVED BY COMMITTEE Senate Bills 962 - 966 call for creating an upgraded "standard" driver's license or state-issued identification card and an optional "enhanced" license or ID. The standard and optional licenses both include improved technology features to increase security.  [more]

LEGISLATURE APPROVES SEN. SANBORN'S COMPOSTING LEGISLATION Legislation that would create greater oversight of yard waste collection operations that fail to meet state rules and regulations was approved by the state House and Senate Thursday, said sponsor Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township.  [more]

SENATE LEGISLATION INCREASES THE SAFETY OF MICHIGAN RESIDENTS BY UPDATING DRIVER'S LICENSES Requires legal status and Michigan residency  [more]

SEN. SANBORN CALLS FOR MICHIGAN TO START REBUILDING IN THE WAKE OF 'HURRICANE JENNY' "Less than a year ago, the current occupant of the governor's office was telling the people of this state that our economy was rebounding and she wouldn't raise taxes to balance the budget. Just months after making that promise, however, she began threatening the citizens of this state, like a strengthening storm. First, she scared people by telling them that she would need to make devastating cuts to education, public safety, and health care."  [more]

SEN. SANBORN CALLS ON THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR TO SACRIFICE PAY IF BUDGET NOT IN PLACE BY OCT. 1ST In response to the continued stalemate over the state's budget, Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond, called on legislators, legislative staff, the governor and department directors to give up their pay if a balanced budget is not in place by Oct. 1.  [more]

SEN. SANBORN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HELP STATE SAVE MONEY Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township, introduced legislation Wednesday that would help the state see immediate costs savings during difficult economic times.  [more]

SEN. SANBORN'S COMPOSTING LEGISLATION APPROVED Legislation that would create greater oversight of yard waste collection operations that fail to meet state rules and regulations was passed by the Senate Thursday, said Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township.  [more]

SANBORN, ACCIAVATTI TESTIFY BEFORE COMMITTEE ON COMPOSTING LAWS State Sen. Alan Sanborn and state Rep. Dan Acciavatti testified before the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Wednesday on legislation that would create greater oversight of yard waste collection operations that fail to meet state rules and regulations.  [more]

SEN. SANBORN BLASTS GOVERNOR FOR IRRESPONSIBLE SPENDING - QUESTIONS WHY HOUSE DEMS WON'T PASS HER TAX PLAN, IF IT'S 'THE ANSWER' In response to the blatant disregard for the state's budget crisis, state Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township, decried the Granholm administration for needlessly spending nearly $43 million Wednesday - all while the governor continues to call for a tax increase that would further burden Michigan's job providers and families.  [more]

SEN. SANBORN INVITES NONPROFITS TO APPLY FOR TECHNOLOGY FUNDING AT&T grants can improve education, health outreach, community services  [more]

SEN. SANBORN RAISES SERIOUS CONCERNS ABOUT THE 21ST CENTURY JOBS FUND After months of research and weeks of meetings, the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform has uncovered problems with the 21st Century Jobs Fund, said Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township.  [more]

SENATOR SANBORN ANNOUNCES MI HEART HEALTH CARE PLAN Michigan senators announced today a comprehensive plan that will help ensure all Michigan residents have the opportunity to obtain affordable, basic health coverage and will establish incentives to encourage people to lead healthier lives, said Sen. Alan Sanborn.  [more]

GOVERNOR CALLS FOR 2-PERCENT SALES TAX ON SERVICES -- AND A $1.5 BILLION TAX INCREASE ON MICHIGAN FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES The governor unveiled her 2008 executive budget today, announcing $1.5 billion in new taxes that will intensify the financial drain on Michigan residents already struggling to get by in one of the nation’s worst economies.  [more]

SENATOR SANBORN RESPONDS TO BUDGET OVEREXPENDITURES Today members of the Senate Appropriations Committee learned more about the unlawful overexpenditures of three state departments. This is in flagrant violation of Michigan’s Constitution and state law. I denounce this misuse of the taxpayers’ money and would like to see some accountability. The administration must hold these departments at fault for their actions.  [more]

ALAN SANBORN SWORN IN AS SENATOR FOR 11TH DISTRICT Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township, was part of today’s swearingin ceremony at the state Capitol with Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Clifford Taylor administering the oath of office. Joining Sen. Sanborn for the ceremony were two staff members.  [more]

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