SEN. BROWN INTRODUCES BILL TO PROHIBIT PAY TO PLAY POLITICS A measure to help put an end to pay to play politics in Michigan was recently introduced in the state Senate, said sponsor Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

AG SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR OPPOSES CHANGES TO AG COMMISSION Aiming to protect the states second largest industry, the Michigan Senate rejected the governors Executive Order that strips the Michigan Commission of Agriculture of its oversight of the MDA, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.   [more]

SEN. BROWN INTRODUCES BILL TO MAKE VOTING EASIER FOR TROOPS Sen. Cameron S. Brown introduced legislation this week that will make it easier for members of the military stationed overseas to vote in Michigan elections.  [more]

SEN. BROWN: CITIZENSHIP CRUCIAL TO FAIR, ACCURATE CENSUS Citing a potentially devastating impact on Michigans electoral and congressional representation, as well as its share of federal funding, Sen. Cameron S. Brown introduced a resolution this week calling on Congress to include a statement of citizenship on the 2010 national census form.  [more]

LAWMAKERS, AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD INDUSTRY LEADERS ENCOURAGE REJECTION OF GOVERNORS SHORT-SIGHTED E.O. Plan could harm one of states few successful economic sectors  [more]

SEN. BROWN COMMENTS ON GOVERNORS SHORT-SIGHTED MDA PLAN The Executive Order issued by the governor today raises serious concerns for Michigans second leading industry agriculture. Oversight of the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) by the Agriculture Commission provides Michigan residents with transparency and an avenue for the public to engage directly in decisions affecting this important industry. Unfortunately, the governor seems intent on eliminating this window of transparency."  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES COLON VILLAGE TO RECEIVE $610,000 Colon Village in St. Joseph County will receive $610,000 through the Community Development Block Grant Infrastructure Capacity Enhancement (ICE) program, said state Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES $33,750 GRANT TO CONSTANTINE The village of Constantine in St. Joseph County will receive $33,750 in Community Development Block Grants, said state Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWN COMMENTS ON STATE BUDGET SITUATION Months ago, Senate Republicans passed a budget that would have balanced our states massive deficit without raising taxes. Unfortunately, neither Gov. Granholm nor the Michigan House ever presented their own budgets even as the final hours and minutes of the fiscal year ticked away. This abrogation of responsibility led to the second shutdown of state government in the last three years. This is irresponsible and unacceptable, and Michigan residents deserve better of their elected officials.  [more]

SEN. BROWN CONTINUES FIGHT AGAINST STATE POLICE HQ BOONDOGGLE State Sen. Cameron S. Brown continued his stand against wasting taxpayer dollars on the new Michigan State Police headquarters Wednesday when he voted against the State Police & Military Affairs budget.  [more]

SEN. BROWN WORKS TO KEEP MDA A DISTINCT DEPARTMENT As Michigans second leading industry, agriculture is of paramount importance, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown, sponsor of two resolutions designed to ensure the Michigan Department of Agriculture remains distinct.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES $150,000 GRANT TO COLDWATER The city of Coldwater will use a $150,000 grant to rehabilitate homes and help the community, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO DISTRICT OFFICE With the states budget crisis severely limiting resources, Sen. Cameron S. Brown today announced the closure of his district office in downtown Adrian.  [more]

SENATE APPROVES BROWNS PLAN TO RETURN HAL PROGRAMS TO MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE Governors Executive Order rejected  [more]

'SIN TAXES' THREATEN TO SHUTTER REMAINING BUSINESSES ALONG MICHIGAN BORDER According to published reports, Gov. Jennifer Granholm has proposed increases in Michigans cigarette and beer taxes to help address the states $1.7 billion budget deficit. Meanwhile, some legislative Democrats have proposed similar tax hikes on soft drinks and candy, to name a few.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES BILLS TO PROTECT VOTERS, REDUCE ELECTION FRAUD Sen. Cameron S. Brown will introduce a legislative package this week aimed at drastically reducing instances of voter registration fraud in Michigan elections.  [more]

SENATE APPROVES BROWNS AMENDMENT SCRAPPING MSP HQ BOONDOGGLE An amendment offered by Sen. Cameron S. Brown and approved by the Michigan Senate today will forbid taxpayer dollars from being spent on the new Michigan State Police headquarters nearing completion in downtown Lansing.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES $600,000 AWARDED TO CLINTON FOR ROAD PROJECTS Motorists in Lenawee County will benefit from $600,000 in grants for the complete reconstruction of the Tecumseh-Clinton Highway, said state Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWN REMINDS RESIDENTS OF JUNE 12 DIGITAL TV SWITCH The implementation of the digital TV transition must occur on Friday, June 12, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township. This follows a five-month postponement by the federal government.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR KIRSCH LOFTS The Kirsch Lofts Redevelopment/Prospect Project in Sturgis will benefit from $2 million in Brownfield funds, said state Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWNS BILL TO KEEP MORE POLICE OFFICERS ON THE STREETS APPROVED BY PANEL Legislation that will allow local governments across Michigan to continue employing part-time police officers was approved Tuesday by the Senate Homeland Security & Emerging Technologies Committee, said chair Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

SEN. BROWN, COLLEAGUES: HISTORIC CENTRAL DEPOT CAN RISE AGAIN Sen. Cameron S. Brown, chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies Committee, and five fellow Senate committee chairs are encouraging the rehabilitation - rather than the demolition - of Detroit's historic Michigan Central Depot property.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES TAX CREDIT TO CREATE AND RETAIN JOBS IN JONESVILLE Martinrea Industries, Inc. will receive Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax credits for its plans to renovate the former SKD Jonesville facility in Hillsdale County and create 109 jobs, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

EDITORIAL: SENATES VERSION OF HIRE MICHIGAN BILL FIXES HOUSES ERRORS Daily Telegram: "Last weeks passage of a Buy Michigan/ Hire Michigan package by the Michigan Senate two months after a deeply flawed version of the same initiative was approved by the House was one of those moments that makes us grateful to have a bicameral Legislature and a divided government."  [more]

SEN. BROWN SUPPORTS BUY MICHIGAN/HIRE MICHIGAN LEGISLATION, FIGHTS FOR BORDER COUNTY PROVISION Sen. Cameron S. Brown and his Senate colleagues today approved a comprehensive Buy Michigan/Hire Michigan plan that will help guarantee taxpayer dollars are spent on products made in the state by Michigan businesses, and that tax credit and grant recipients hire Michigan employees.  [more]

GOVS EXECUTIVE ORDER AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVISIT HEADQUARTERS BOONDOGGLE An Op/Ed by Sen. Cameron S. Brown  [more]

SEN. BROWN: EXECUTIVE ORDER ONE STEP FORWARD, TWO STEPS BACK "I voted in favor of the more than $300 million in cuts because of the urgent, immediate nature of this budget crisis. However, the governors reductions are far from complete and leave much work to be done."  [more]

SENATE UNVEILS PLAN TO RETURN HAL PROGRAMS TO MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE To help streamline government and balance the state budget, the Michigan Senate today unveiled a legislative package that will eliminate the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries, and return its programs to the Michigan Department of State.  [more]

SENATE TO ANNOUNCE HAL LEGISLATION Announcement of a legislative package addressing the elimination of the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries (HAL).  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES TAX CREDIT TO CREATE MORE THAN 200 JOBS IN TECUMSEH Lenawee Stamping Corp. will receive a Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax credit for expanding its Tecumseh facility and creating more than 200 jobs, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

SEN. BROWN FACILITATES MEETING BETWEEN SENATE LEADERSHIP, STURGIS OFFICIALS Sen. Cameron S. Brown facilitated a meeting at the state Capitol today between officials from the city of Sturgis and Michigan Senate leadership, including Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, to discuss the Burt Lake Indian Tribes proposed gaming facility.  [more]

SEN. BROWN, SENATE REPUBLICANS ADVANCE BILLS TO SPUR AUTO SALES Sen. Cameron S. Brown and his colleagues in the Senate Republican Caucus are advancing legislation that will benefit new car buyers, the automotive industry, and Michigans economy.  [more]

SEN. BROWN DECRIES DEFEAT OF RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF With property taxes across the state continuing to rise even as home values plummet, Senate Democrats refused today to support a constitutional amendment designed to provide desperately needed relief to homeowners, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

SEN. BROWN TO CELEBRATE MARCH IS READING MONTH' IN READING AND STURGIS In celebration of March is Reading Month, Sen. Cameron S. Brown will visit with elementary school students and library patrons in two 16th Senate District communities to promote the importance of reading.  [more]

SEN. BROWN MAKES FREE TAX GUIDES AVAILABLE State Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township, announced today that copies of the latest Michigan Taxpayers Guide are available through his office Web site.  [more]

SEN. BROWN CONGRATULATES K & S WIRE PRODUCTS FOR $971,000 TAX CREDIT K & S Wire Products, LLC learned Tuesday that it will receive a Standard Employment Tax Credit valued at $971,028 over the next seven years, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWN OFFERS COMMENTS ON STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS I do applaud the governors willingness to advance technology so that the people of Michigan can have greater access to state government services at less cost. The urgency facing state government, however, is how to adjust for a budget deficit of $1.6 billion and it received scant attention in the governors address."  [more]

SEN. BROWN AND REP. KURTZ ANNOUNCE CANCELLATION OF ELECTRIC INTERRUPTION FOR BRANCH AND HILLSDALE COUNTIES State Sen. Cameron S. Brown and Rep. Ken Kurtz today announced that the electric interruption scheduled to occur Saturday, Jan. 31 for Consumers Energy customers in Branch and Hillsdale counties has been cancelled.  [more]

SEN. BROWN TO HELP RESIDENTS WITH STATE UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS Sen. Cameron S. Brown announced today that constituents can visit his Web site or call his office if they are having difficulty reaching the state unemployment agency.  [more]

SEN. BROWN WORKS TO REDUCE IMPACT OF DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY FEES Legislation that would eliminate the Driver Responsibility Fee for minor offenses and create an amnesty program allowing Michigan motorists to pay their fees at a reduced rate was introduced in the state Senate Wednesday, said sponsor Sen. Cameron S. Brown.   [more]

THIRD TIME THE CHARM FOR SEN. BROWNS BORDER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATION Legislation to allow Michigans border communities the ability to offer tax abatements to large-scale distribution centers, warehouse facilities, and communication centers was signed into law this week, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township, sponsor of the measure.  [more]

SEN. BROWN BILL AIMED AT INCREASING NUMBER OF TEENAGE VOTERS Sen. Cameron S. Brown introduced legislation Wednesday to allow Michigan teenagers to preregister to vote when receiving their drivers license, greatly improving the likelihood they will participate in the electoral process upon turning 18.  [more]

SENATORS TO PARTICIPATE IN MUSICAL BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLNS BIRTHDAY State Sens. Cameron S. Brown and Tom George have been invited to speak at a Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra (KSO) concert later this month as part of a special commemoration of the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincolns birthday.   [more]

SEN. BROWNS BILL TO CURB COPPER THEFT SENT TO GOVERNOR Legislation sent to the governor recently will help drastically reduce theft of copper and other valuable metals in Michigan, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown, one of the sponsors.   [more]

SEN. BROWN ADVANCES SLEW OF JOB CREATION INITIATIVES ON LAST SESSION DAY During the Michigan Legislatures final session day of the year, four economic development initiatives sponsored by Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township, were approved and sent to the governors desk.  [more]

BILLS TO STOP BOTTLE DEPOSIT FRAUD SENT TO GOVERNOR Legislation to help prevent Michigan from losing more than $10 million annually in fraudulent bottle deposit refunds is on its way to the governor  [more]

SEN. BROWN, WAL-MART TO AGAIN DONATE $1,000 IN TOYS TO HILLSDALE TOYS FOR TOTS Brown urges residents and businesses to join in effort   [more]

SENATE VOTES TO STOP BOTTLE DEPOSIT FRAUD The Legislature has approved a package of bills that will help prevent the state from losing $10 million annually in fraudulent bottle deposit refunds, said Sens. Ron Jelinek and Cameron S. Brown, sponsors of the measures.  [more]

SEN. BROWN COMMENTS ON PENDING CLOSURE OF CAMP BRANCH "Apparently, the governors approach to this budget shortfall is to put a Band-Aid on a gaping wound. Real reform of Michigans correctional system is necessary not piecemeal closures that will only serve to hold us over for one more budget cycle."  [more]

SEN. BROWN COMMENTS ON PENDING CLOSURE OF ADRIAN TRAINING SCHOOL "I am greatly disappointed that Governor Granholm has recommended closing the Adrian Training School. The meager savings achieved by this closure will not justify the hugely negative impact on Adrian and Lenawee County."  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL FOR STURGIS BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT The City of Sturgis Brownfield Redevelopment Authority today received approval to capture $15.8 million in local and school taxes to redevelop the former Kirsch Manufacturing Plant, said state Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

BROWN: TIME RUNNING OUT TO CLAIM ECONOMIC STIMULUS PAYMENT Nearly $1 million in checks still unclaimed in 16th Senate District  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES $2.9 MILLION GRANT TO MORENCI The city of Morenci in Lenawee County will receive $2.9 million in Community Development Block Grants from the Michigan Economic Development Corp., said state Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SENATE PASSES CRITICAL ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION LEGISLATION The Michigan Senate approved legislation Thursday designed to help bolster Michigan’s lagging economy by phasing out the surcharge placed on the Michigan Business Tax (MBT). This was an added tax burden tacked onto the MBT last year, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWN PROPOSES FEDERAL RECOVERY STATE STATUS FOR MICHIGAN A resolution urging the U.S. Congress to enact legislation to help revitalize the economy of states with average unemployment rates 50 percent above the national average recently introduced by Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township, was unanimously adopted today by the Michigan Senate.   [more]

SEN. BROWN OFFERS STATEMENT ON CONSOLIDATED BISCUIT COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT “This outstanding news shows what a community can accomplish when it is determined, motivated and dedicated to turning things around. The team in Tecumseh made a concerted effort to reverse the bad fortune of losing Tecumseh Products. That effort has paid off to the betterment of the entire community today. I couldn’t be more delighted for the fine people of Tecumseh.”  [more]

SEN. BROWN: ENERGY LEGISLATION PASSAGE DOOMS MICHIGAN TO MASSIVE RATE HIKES, ELIMINATION OF COMPETITION Sen. Cameron S. Brown, vice chair of the Senate Energy Policy and Public Utilities Committee, expressed his disappointment today with the passage of legislation that will lead to massive electric rate increases and return Michigan to an era of utility monopolies.  [more]

FREE CIDER & DOUGHNUTS WITH SEN. BROWN SATURDAY, OCT. 18 In the spirit of the fall harvest, Sen. Cameron S. Brown will welcome 16th Senate District residents to his family’s farmhouse in Sturgis on Saturday, Oct. 18 for free cider and doughnuts, and free pumpkins.  [more]

SEN. BROWN’S TERROR FIGHTING LEGISLATION SIGNED INTO LAW The nation’s most comprehensive policy requiring state funds to be divested from companies conducting business with terrorist countries was signed into law today, said sponsor Sen. Cameron S. Brown, chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies Committee.  [more]

ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS SHOULD PREPARE FOR UTILITY BILL SHOCK An OpEd from Senator Cameron S. Brown  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES $375,000 GRANT FOR READING ROAD WORK The village of Reading’s downtown will benefit from $375,035 in local, state and federal funding, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWN CALLS ON GOVERNOR TO FILL STATE FIRE MARSHAL VACANCY State Sen. Cameron S. Brown, chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies Committee, sent a letter to Gov. Jennifer Granholm today asking that she appoint a qualified candidate to fill the vacant State Fire Marshal position as soon as possible.  [more]

SEN. BROWN BILL TO CURB COPPER THEFT APPROVED BY SENATE Thefts of copper and other valuable metals would be drastically reduced under legislation passed by the state Senate, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown, one of the sponsors.  [more]

SENS. BROWN AND KUIPERS: ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS SHOULD PREPARE FOR UTILITY BILL SHOCK Two Republican members of the Senate Energy Policy and Public Utilities Committee expressed their dismay and disappointment over the chamber’s approval of legislation that will result in massive rate increases for Michigan electric customers and a re-monopolization of the state’s electric market.  [more]

BROWN'S LEGISLATION TO FIGHT TERROR HEADED TO GOVERNOR’S DESK Under the leadership of Sen. Cameron Brown, chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies Committee, the Michigan Legislature today approved the nation’s most comprehensive policy requiring state funds be divested from companies that conduct business with terrorist countries.   [more]

SENATE LEARNS ABOUT PSEUDORABIES OUTBREAK IN SPORT AND FERAL SWINE Disease threatens commercial swine industry in Michigan  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES TAX CREDIT TO CREATE MORE THAN 100 JOBS IN ADRIAN Venchurs, Inc. will receive a Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax credit for expanding its Adrian facility and creating more than 100 jobs, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

SEN. BROWN DISAPPOINTED BY VETO OF PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION BAN "Michigan residents have repeatedly made their opposition to this barbaric and dangerous procedure clear. It is unfortunate that Governor Granholm has chosen to ignore the will of the people. I look forward to leading an effort to override her veto."  [more]

SENATE CLAMPS DOWN ON ILLEGAL BOTTLE RETURNS The five-bill package is designed to prevent bottles and cans not purchased in Michigan from being returned in state. The containers are returned, sometimes by the truckload, by individuals and organized smuggling rings that make large profits off Michigan businesses. These illegal operations cost the state $13 million a year.  [more]

SEN. BROWN TO HOST 10TH ANNUAL FREE ICE CREAM SOCIAL JUNE 22 For the tenth consecutive year, Sen. Cameron S. Brown will welcome 16th Senate District residents to his family’s farmhouse in Sturgis for a free ice cream social. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, June 22.  [more]

PHOTO ADVISORY: SEN. BROWN PLAYS TAPS AT STATE CAPITOL MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE TO HONOR MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township, today played Taps at the 14th annual Memorial Day Service held in the Senate chambers to honor members of our armed forces. Lawmakers recognized soldiers from their districts who died in the past 12 months.  [more]

DESPERATELY NEEDED AIRPORT FUNDS UNABLE TO LAND IN MICHIGAN In recent weeks, the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives each adopted budgets for state building projects - known as Capital Outlay budgets - with significantly differing priorities.  [more]

SEN. BROWN TO SPEND DAY IN ADRIAN State Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township, will spend the day in Adrian on Monday, May 12.  [more]

SEN. BROWN: HOUSE, GOVERNOR HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO BACK UP TALK AND CREATE JOBS With the passage of Senate Bill 146 by the Michigan Senate today, the House of Representatives and Gov. Jennifer Granholm have an opportunity to create desperately needed jobs in a state ravaged by an extended recession, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

SEN. BROWN INVITES RESIDENTS TO 14TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE The Michigan Senate will hold its 14th Annual Memorial Day Service in the Senate chambers Thursday, May 22, said state Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWN CALLS FOR SWIFT RESOLUTION OF AMERICAN AXLE STRIKE State Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township, sent a letter to both parties involved in the American Axle strike today, encouraging a swift resolution of the ongoing labor dispute impacting the state and national economies.  [more]

SEN. BROWN: HOUSE INACTION ON PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION BAN CIRCUMVENTS WILL OF THE PEOPLE Sen. Cameron S. Brown expressed his disappointment Wednesday with Democratic leadership in the Michigan House of Representatives, who used a procedural maneuver to avoid a vote on his partial birth abortion ban legislation.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO IMPROVE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY ROADS Roadways in White Pigeon will benefit from more than $122,000 in transportation grant monies to help support economic growth in St. Joseph County, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWN, MICHIGAN SENATE HONOR ADRIAN COLLEGE HOCKEY TEAM In recognition of an inaugural season that exceeded the wildest of expectations, the Adrian College hockey team was honored Tuesday by Sen. Cameron S. Brown and the Michigan Senate.  [more]

SEN. BROWN PLANS REFORM OF STATE BUILDING APPROVAL PROCESS Sen. Cameron S. Brown introduced legislation today to reform the state’s building purchase, lease and rental process to ensure greater legislative oversight of expensive projects such as the new Michigan State Police headquarters.  [more]

SEN. BROWN RECOGNIZED FOR SUPPORT OF NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION Sen. Cameron S. Brown was recently recognized by the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) for his outstanding support of natural resource conservation.  [more]

BROWN: PRIMARY 'DO-OVER' A WASTE OF TIME, MONEY, AND MORE THAN HALF A MILLION VOTES Citing a lofty price tag for taxpayers, logistical problems for elections officials and clerks, and the invalidation of nearly 600,000 votes, Sen. Cameron S. Brown is against a proposed second Democratic election in Michigan.  [more]

SEN. BROWN TO SPEND DAY IN LENAWEE COUNTY State Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township, will spend St. Patrick's Day in Adrian on Monday, March 17.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO IMPROVE HILLSDALE COUNTY ROADS The village of Jonesville will receive more than $620,000 in transportation grant monies to help support economic growth in Hillsdale County, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

SEN. BROWN TO SPEAK AT 80TH MICHIGAN FFA STATE CONVENTION Sen. Cameron S. Brown will address more than 1,500 Michigan FFA members, parents and guests Wednesday evening at the 80th State FFA Convention at Michigan State University's Wharton Center.  [more]

SEN. BROWN INTRODUCES BILL ALLOWING 16-YEAR-OLDS TO PRE-REGISTER TO VOTE Sen. Cameron S. Brown introduced legislation this week to allow Michigan teenagers to pre-register to vote when receiving their driver's license, greatly improving the likelihood they will participate in the electoral process upon turning 18.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES $112,600 IN FUNDS TO IMPROVE ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS Communities across the 16th Senate District will benefit from $112,600 in grants awarded by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWN: 'LEGISLATURE TAKES BIG STEP TO ENSURING SECURITY OF DRIVER'S LICENSES' The state Senate today approved a bill to protect the integrity of Michigan driver's licenses, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWN SELECTED AS COUNTIES' 'LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR' The Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) presented Sen. Cameron S. Brown with its "Legislator of the Year" award today, applauding his leadership on the issue of 9-1-1 reform in the past year.  [more]

SEN. BROWN MAKES FREE TAX GUIDES AVAILABLE State Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township, announced today that copies of the latest Michigan Taxpayer's Guide are available through his office Web site.  [more]

SEN. BROWN BILL TO STRENGTHEN MI DRIVER'S LICENSES APPROVED BY COMMITTEE Joins Sec. of State Land, U.S. Rep. Miller in advocating for more secure IDs  [more]

SEN. BROWN OFFERS COMMENTS ON STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS "I applaud Governor Granholm's call for a new spirit of bipartisanship in 2008. We cannot hope to stem the tide of unemployment, home foreclosures, and budget deficits that our state continues to face if we cannot work together. We must move past the shrill, combative discourse that has all too often marred our policy differences."  [more]

SEN. BROWN, SENATE REPUBLICANS OUTLINE 2008 PRIORITIES Sen. Cameron S. Brown and his Senate Republican colleagues today announced their top priorities for 2008, focusing on ways to address Michigan's economic woes.  [more]

SEN. BROWN BILL TO BAN PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION APPROVED BY SENATE TO COMMEMORATE SANCTITY OF LIFE DAY The Michigan Senate voted 24 to 13 today to approve Sen. Cameron S. Brown's legislation that will place a ban on the practice of partial birth abortions in Michigan.  [more]

SENATE APPROVES BROWN'S LEGISLATION TO HELP FIGHT TERROR The nation's most comprehensive legislative package requiring state funds be divested from companies engaging in business with terrorist countries was approved by the Michigan Senate Thursday, said sponsor Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SENATE INTRODUCES RENEWABLE ENERGY LEGISLATION WITHOUT A GOVERNMENT MANDATE TO HELP INCREASE SUPPLY AND DEMAND Senate Republicans today introduced legislation, as part of their "Green Michigan Initiative," that will create a market for renewable energy in the state without imposing a government mandate.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO REVITALIZE LITCHFIELD’S STREETSCAPES Hillsdale County will benefit from $218,160 in federal Transportation Enhancement Program funds to beautify streetscapes in the city of Litchfield, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO REVITALIZE DEERFIELD'S STREETSCAPES Lenawee County will benefit from $241,606 in federal Transportation Enhancement Program funds to beautify streetscapes in the village of Deerfield, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

SEN. BROWN'S 9-1-1 REFORMS APPROVED WITHOUT HOUSE DEMOCRAT PHONE TAX Michigan residents and businesses will avoid a new tax on their telephone bills, and the state's antiquated 9-1-1 funding system will receive a much-needed update after two measures were approved by the Legislature today, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION INCREASING THE SAFETY OF MICHIGAN RESIDENTS BY UPDATING DRIVER'S LICENSES Requires legal status and Michigan residency  [more]

SEN. BROWN'S BILL PROVIDES AMNESTY TO BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY DELAYED REPEAL OF SERVICE TAX The Michigan Senate today overwhelmingly passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Cameron S. Brown that provides amnesty to businesses from penalties or fines associated with the short-lived use tax on certain services.  [more]

SEN. BROWN OFFERS COMMENTS ON SERVICE TAX REPEAL "The Michigan Senate kept one of the biggest and most punitive tax increases in state history from taking effect. In the end, everyone realized the immense damage this tax would do to our state's struggling economy - even Governor Granholm, who originally proposed it earlier this year."  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO IMPROVE ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS IN LENAWEE COUNTY Lenawee County will receive $32,300 from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs grant program to help improve art and cultural projects, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO IMPROVE HILLSDALE COUNTY ROADS Hillsdale County will receive $374,400 in Transportation Economic Development Fund Category F grants to help keep commercial routes open year-round, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO IMPROVE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY ROADS St. Joseph County will receive $375,000 in Transportation Economic Development Fund Category F grants to help keep commercial routes open year-round, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES TAX CREDIT TO CREATE MORE THAN 400 JOBS IN ADRIAN Inergy Automotive Systems, LLC will receive a Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax credit for relocating its Ontario, Canada operations to its Adrian facility and creating more than 400 jobs, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

BROWN AND RICHARDVILLE INTRODUCE BILLS TO EXPAND RECYCLING AND REDUCE WASTE IN MICHIGAN Sens. Cameron S. Brown and Randy Richardville today introduced legislation, as part of the Senate's "Green Michigan Initiative," that will help state residents become better environmental stewards by expanding recycling opportunities and reducing waste.  [more]

SEN. BROWN INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP CURB COPPER THEFT State Sen. Cameron S. Brown introduced legislation this week to help curb copper theft by requiring individuals selling the scrap metal to show photo identification.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO TRAIN HILLSDALE COUNTY WORKERS S&A Products of Hillsdale County and its employees will benefit from an Economic Development Job Training grant to train 49 existing employees, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES $50,000 GRANT AWARDED FOR JOB TRAINING IN LENAWEE COUNTY Cyltec, LLC in Tecumseh and its employees will benefit from a $50,000 Economic Development Job Training grant to train 75 existing employees and 25 new hires, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown.  [more]

SENATE APPROVES BROWN'S BILL ESTABLISHING 'IN GOD WE TRUST' LICENSE PLATE Legislation establishing a specialty Michigan license plate with the inscription of our national motto, "In God We Trust," was approved by the Senate Thursday, said sponsor Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWN'S BILL TAKES FIRST STEP TO REPEAL EXPANDED SERVICE TAX Legislation sponsored by Sen. Cameron S. Brown and approved by the Michigan Senate Thursday signals an initial move toward a repeal of the onerous new tax on a long list of services.  [more]

SEN. BROWN OFFERS COMMENTS ON BUDGET AGREEMENT "Senate Republicans successfully fought for significant reforms to state government during this crisis, but more will be necessary if we hope to solve the structural deficit that has plagued our state for years. Government must be reformed and spending must be controlled so tax increases do not continue to be the solution to budget deficits."  [more]

SEN. BROWN, REP. JONES ATTEMPT TO STOP ILL-ADVISED MICHIGAN STATE POLICE HEADQUARTERS $92 million project to break ground, as funding for troopers remains in limbo  [more]

SEN. BROWN: 'VOLUNTARY BENEFITS POOLING SAVES DOLLARS WHILE PRESERVING QUALITY COVERAGE' While I opposed the massive tax increases that were unfortunately a part of the resolution to Michigan's budget crisis, I am proud to have supported several reforms that will go a long way toward addressing the state's structural deficit.  [more]

SEN. BROWN APPLAUDS CAMSHAFT MACHINE COMPANY RELOCATION State Sen. Cameron S. Brown said that the relocation of Camshaft Machine Company, LLC to Coldwater from Jackson County will result in the creation of 427 jobs in the 16th Senate District.  [more]

BROWN WILL INTRODUCE BILL TO CURB COPPER THEFT The escalating theft of metals, most notably copper from irrigation systems, has become a major problem for property owners and agricultural producers in southern Michigan. An article from an August edition of The Kalamazoo Gazette called copper the new "cash crop for thieves."  [more]

SEN. BROWN INTRODUCES REPEAL OF TAX ON SERVICES Sen. Cameron S. Brown today introduced Senate Bill 824 to stop a potentially devastating tax on a laundry list of services from taking effect Dec. 1.  [more]

SEN. BROWN COMMENTS ON BUDGET CRISIS RESOLUTION "While it is reassuring to the people of Michigan to wake up and find an `open-for-business' sign on state government, it comes with a high price tag in the form of new and expanded taxes. In addition to a significant income tax hike, new taxes on a long list of services will add to the tax burden of Michigan residents and businesses. I could not in good conscience vote to impose this added burden of new taxes on families in my district - many of whom are struggling to balance their budgets."  [more]

SEN. BROWN: 'UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS EXPANSION AN ECONOMIC BOOST' State Sen. Cameron S. Brown said that Universal Forest Products' plans to invest nearly $1.5 million in equipment, building and land improvements for manufacturing operation expansion at its White Pigeon facility is incredible news for the 16th Senate District.  [more]

SEN. BROWN OFFERS UPDATE ON STATE BUDGET CRISIS Senate to hold special Sunday session  [more]

SEN. BROWN OFFERS COMMENTS ON CONTINUATION BUDGET No matter what final resolution the House, Senate and governor agree to in the final days of this fiscal year, it is unlikely that all budget bills can be signed and implemented by October 1. It is important to have this continuation budget in place in order to provide continuity of state services, and to avoid defaulting on state bonds and loans.  [more]

SENATE UNVEILS PLAN TO DIVEST FROM COMPANIES INVESTING IN TERRORIST COUNTRIES On the sixth anniversary of the day that terrorists struck the United States, a bipartisan group of state senators unveiled a comprehensive legislative package requiring state funds be divested from companies engaging in business with terrorist countries.  [more]

SEN. BROWN HOSTS FREE FORUM FOR BUSINESSES TO PREPARE FOR MBT State Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township, will co-host an informative forum on the new Michigan Business Tax with the Hillsdale County Chamber of Commerce and Lenawee Chamber for Economic Development.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES BILLS PROTECTING THOSE WHO PROTECT US Michigan's military veterans who served with honor and distinction in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts should receive support from their state and nation when returning home, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown, who joined colleagues in announcing a comprehensive veterans' legislative package at the Capitol Thursday.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES FUNDS AWARDED TO STURGIS The city of Sturgis will receive funds for water quality improvements, announced Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES $12.5 MILLION AWARDED TO LENAWEE AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES Three cities in the 16th Senate District will each receive funds for water quality improvements, announced Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWN'S PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DATE CHANGE GOES TO GOVERNOR Legislation amended by Sen. Cameron Brown to make Michigan one of the first states in the nation to hold a presidential primary in 2008 is one step from becoming law after the Legislature today sent the bill to the governor.  [more]

SEN. BROWN: 'EARLY PRIMARY WILL PUT MICHIGAN ON NATIONAL STAGE' An amendment offered today by Sen. Cameron S. Brown and overwhelmingly approved by the Michigan Senate would move the state's 2008 presidential primaries from February 26 to January 15, making Michigan one of the first to vote in the upcoming presidential election year.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES $253,000 GRANT AWARDED FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS TO U.S. 12 The Michigan Department of Transportation will receive a $253,060 grant for improvements to U.S. 12 in St. Joseph County, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWN DECRIES APPROVAL OF $45 MILLION STATE POLICE HQ Board approves project as troopers face layoffs, cars parked to save gas - Granholm has 10 days to veto project  [more]

SEN. BROWN TO SPEAK BEFORE STATE ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD ON NEW $45 MILLION STATE POLICE HEADQUARTERS Brown will speak before the board against final approval of the $45 million MSP headquarters project.  [more]

SEN. BROWN SEEKS DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE FOR MICHIGAN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS State Sen. Cameron S. Brown is seeking disaster relief assistance for Michigan agricultural producers because of this summer's drought and its harmful effect on crops.  [more]

SEN. BROWN'S RESOLUTION DECLARING AUGUST 'MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY MONTH' APPROVED A resolution introduced by Sen. Cameron S. Brown declaring August as "Michigan International Speedway Month" was unanimously approved by the Michigan Senate Wednesday.  [more]

JOINT SENATE COMMITTEE QUESTIONS ADMINISTRATION ON INABILITY TO OBTAIN TB-FREE STATUS Senate Republicans held a special joint hearing Wednesday to look into what led the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to deny Michigan tuberculosis-free status, despite tens of millions of taxpayer dollars being spent in an attempt to eradicate the disease.  [more]

SEN. BROWN: NEW BILLS WILL HELP FARMERS PROTECT MICHIGAN'S ENVIRONMENT Michigan's constitution charges each state lawmaker with a duty to protect our state's natural resources from "pollution, impairment and destruction." I take this responsibility very seriously. My mother grew up on the family farm in St. Joseph County. I live in the farmhouse my great-great-grandparents built. I cherish this heritage. All the more reason I want environmental safeguards that hold all of us accountable.  [more]

SEN. BROWN OFFERS COMMENTS ON PASSAGE OF NEW BUSINESS TAX "After months of working with small businesses and large companies throughout the state and hundreds of hours of negotiations with the House and governor's administration, we have approved today legislation that will create a fair, equitable tax structure. Where the Single Business Tax was a burden and a deterrent to economic growth, the Michigan Business Tax will allow companies to expand, and encourage new economic development across our state at a time when we need it the most."  [more]

SEN. BROWN'S MICHIGAN PROMISE GRANT LEGISLATION FOR BORDER STUDENTS APPROVED The Senate today overwhelming approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Cameron S. Brown that will help ensure students along Michigan borders receive the Michigan Promise Grant.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES HEALTH CARE GRANTS AWARDED TO LOCAL CLINICS Three different health clinics in the 16th Senate District will receive health care grants from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network, announced Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES $94,000 GRANT AWARDED TO LENAWEE CHAMBER FOUNDATION The funds will be used to train 95 current employees and 50 new employees of Wacker Chemical Corp. in Adrian.  [more]

SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN RULES FOR LARGE LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS BY PUTTING MAEAP REQUIREMENTS INTO LAW The Senate today approved bipartisan legislation that will strengthen laws governing large livestock producers in Michigan, while helping them protect the environment and remain economically competitive, said Sens. Cameron S. Brown and Gerald Van Woerkom, sponsors of the legislation.  [more]

TO THANK RESIDENTS IN THE 16TH SENATE DISTRICT, SEN. CAMERON S. BROWN, R-FAWN RIVER TOWNSHIP, IS HOSTING HIS NINTH ANNUAL OLD-FASHIONED ICE-CREAM SOCIAL AT HIS FAMILY'S FARMHOUSE IN STURGIS. To thank residents in the 16th Senate District, Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township, is hosting his ninth annual old-fashioned ice-cream social at his family's farmhouse in Sturgis.  [more]

SEN. BROWN OFFERS COMMENTS ON SBT AGREEMENT "Today's agreement on a replacement for the Single Business Tax is welcome news. The decision-making process has been challenging because the task itself has been a challenge. This decision represents the most significant overhaul of Michigan's business tax in more than 30 years. It was important that it be done right, and I applaud the Senate and House leadership and the administration for tackling a difficult job. These decisions don't come easy. They require considerable review and re-thinking."  [more]

SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION LOAN FOR STURGIS The city of Sturgis will receive a $1.1 million loan from the Drinking Water Revolving Fund to help enhance the public water supply, announced Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

SEN. BROWN: SBT REPLACEMENT NEXT BIG HURDLE FOR LEGISLATURE With an agreement reached to balance the Fiscal Year 2007 budget deficit, the Michigan Legislature has turned its focus toward replacing the state's burdensome Single Business Tax (SBT), due to expire December 31.  [more]

SENATE 9-1-1 BILLS PROVIDE EQUITABLE, LONG-TERM FUNDING FOR VITAL SERVICE An Op-Ed inresponse to an editorial in the May 29th Detroit News.  [more]

PUBLIC INVITED TO CELEBRATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S VISIT TO MICHIGAN'S CAPITOL Sens. Cameron S. Brown and Tom George are inviting Michigan residents to join them this week as they mark the 100th anniversary of President Theodore Roosevelt's 1907 visit to the state Capitol.  [more]

100TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S VISIT TO MICHIGAN CAPITOL Senators Brown and George invite the public to attend two events commemorating the 100th anniversary of President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to the Michigan Legislature.  [more]

SEN. BROWN'S 9-1-1 LEGISLATION APPROVED BY SENATE Legislation sponsored by Sen. Cameron S. Brown to ensure the continued reliability of 9-1-1 services essential to saving lives across Michigan was passed by the Senate Thursday.  [more]

SEN. BROWN'S CONSUMER PROTECTION LEGISLATION APPROVED Legislation allowing Michigan residents to freeze their credit report to protect their identity was approved unanimously by the state Senate, said Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

UNIONS TESTIFY IN SUPPORT OF SEN. BROWN'S LEGISLATION ALLOWING LOCALS TO SAVE ON HEALTH CARE COSTS The Senate Local, Urban and State Affairs Committee passed legislation Tuesday sponsored by Sen. Cameron S. Brown to help public employers reduce the rapidly escalating cost of employee health care by developing optional medical benefits pools and requiring health care providers to share claims data to increase competition.  [more]

SEN. BROWN'S RESOLUTION PROCLAIMS MAY 23 AS 'MICHIGAN HISTORICAL MARKER AWARENESS DAY' A resolution introduced in the Michigan Senate has proclaimed May 23 as Michigan Historical Marker Awareness Day, said sponsor Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township.  [more]

PUBLIC INVITED TO CELEBRATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S VISIT TO MICHIGAN'S CAPITOL Sens. Cameron S. Brown and Tom George are inviting Michigan residents to join them later this month as they mark the 100th anniversary of President Theodore Roosevelt's 1907 visit to the state Capitol.  [more]

SEN. BROWN SPONSORS LEGISLATION SANCTIONING LARGE LIVESTOCK OPERATORS WHO POLLUTE Sen. Cameron S. Brown introduced two bills this week that will strengthen laws governing large concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) that violate state environmental regulations.  [more]

SEN. BROWN CO-SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO SAVE SCHOOLS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MILLIONS IN HEALTH CARE COSTS Sen. Cameron S. Brown today joined several colleagues in announcing the introduction of a package of bills to help public employers address the rising cost of health care.  [more]

SEN. BROWN, SENATE REPUBLICANS BALANCE BUDGET, REVERSE STATE POLICE LAYOFFS WITHOUT RAISING TAXES Sen. Cameron S. Brown and members of the Republican caucus Thursday took the first step toward solving the state's $942 million budget deficit - without raising taxes on Michigan residents. The proposal would also reverse Gov. Jennifer Granholm's proposed layoff of Michigan State Police troopers.  [more]

SEN. BROWN STANDS AGAINST MULTIMILLION DOLLAR POLICE HEADQUARTERS AS TROOPERS GET AX Sen. Cameron S. Brown led a group of legislators in opposing the approval of a new Michigan State Police headquarters today, just days after 29 troopers were given layoff notices due to budget cuts.  [more]

SENATE BANKING & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS COMMITTEE HEARS TESTIMONY ON A CONSUMER CREDIT FREEZE BILL The Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee today heard testimony from financial organizations regarding a bill, sponsored by Sen. Cameron S. Brown, which will allow individuals to place a security freeze on consumer reports.  [more]

SENATE BANKING & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS COMMITTEE HEARING TO DISCUSS SENATE BILL 340 WHICH WILL CREATE THE CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION ACT Sen. Randy Richardville, co-sponsor and chair of the Banking & Financial Institutions Committee, is holding testimony on legislation sponsored by Sen. Cameron S. Brown to provide comments about the bill.  [more]

SENATOR BROWN TO SPEND DAY IN LENAWEE COUNTY State Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township, will spend the day in Lenawee County on Friday, Feb. 23.  [more]

SENATOR BROWN WELCOMES PASTOR WONDERS TO CAPITOL Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township, welcomed Pastor Clyde Wonders of Wheatland Congregational Church in Pittsford to the state Capitol Wednesday. Wonders led members of the Michigan Senate during the invocation and afterward joined Brown on the Senate floor for session.  [more]

SENATOR BROWN TO SPEAK ON SACRIFICES OF THE FOUR CHAPLAINS Sen. Brown to speak on sacrifices of the Four Chaplains  [more]

SENATOR BROWN CONCERNED WITH GOVERNOR'S PLAN TO HIKE TAXES BY $1.5 BILLION Sen. Cameron S. Brown today expressed concern with Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s plan to raise taxes on Michigan residents and businesses to the tune of $1.5 billion in order to balance the state’s budget and implement more than a dozen new government programs.  [more]

SENATOR BROWN CONVENES COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY Sen. Brown convenes Committee on Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies  [more]

SENATOR BROWN: "BEST" TAX PLAN BEST FOR BUSINESSES, ECONOMY In discussions about replacing Michigan’s burdensome Single Business Tax, most everyone agrees the new tax should be simple, fair and serve as an economic stimulus, not a deterrent. Senate Republicans recently introduced legislation that meets each of these goals.  [more]

SENATOR BROWN ANNOUNCES "BEST" BUSINESS TAX PROPOSAL Business and Economic Stimulus Tax (BEST) to stimulate economic growth and cut the taxes of job providers by nearly $300 million  [more]

SENATOR BROWN SELECTED AS GUEST SPEAKER FOR COAST GUARD DINNER Sen. Brown selected as guest speaker for Coast Guard dinner  [more]

SENATOR BROWN SWORN IN FOR SECOND TERM AS SENATOR FOR 16TH DISTRICT Sen. Cameron Brown, R-Fawn River Township, was sworn in for a second term serving the 16th District in a ceremony at the state Capitol today.  [more]

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